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At a Glance
Newswire
Newswire
Star Rating
(694)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,074 for 6 Press Releases
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PRWeb
PRWeb
Star Rating
(141)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$369 per news release
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PRWeb excels in its Press Release Creation feature, scoring 8.5, which reviewers mention allows for a straightforward and user-friendly experience when crafting press releases. In contrast, Newswire, while still strong at 9.0, is noted for its more advanced multimedia options.
  • Reviewers mention that PRWeb's Distribution capabilities are impressive, with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for users focused on reaching a wide audience. Newswire, however, has a slightly lower score of 8.6, indicating it may not be as effective in this area.
  • G2 users highlight that Newswire offers superior Ease of Use with a score of 9.1 compared to PRWeb's 8.1, suggesting that users find Newswire's interface more intuitive and easier to navigate.
  • Users on G2 report that PRWeb's SEO features are rated highly at 8.6, which is beneficial for those looking to optimize their press releases for search engines. In contrast, Newswire's SEO score of 7.9 indicates it may not be as robust in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Newswire's Quality of Support is rated at 8.9, which users appreciate for its responsiveness and helpfulness, while PRWeb's score of 8.1 suggests there may be room for improvement in customer service.
  • Users say that PRWeb's Custom Reports feature is highly rated at 9.3, allowing for tailored analytics that help users measure the impact of their press releases effectively. Newswire, while offering solid reporting features, scores slightly lower at 8.4, indicating less flexibility in customization.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Newswire
Newswire Value Packs
$1,074 for
6 Press Releases
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PRWeb
Premium
$369
per news release
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Free Trial
Newswire
No trial information available
PRWeb
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
567
8.0
128
Ease of Use
9.1
574
8.1
130
Ease of Setup
9.1
277
7.9
38
Ease of Admin
9.2
237
7.8
37
Quality of Support
8.9
522
8.0
118
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
241
7.7
36
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
536
5.6
126
Features by Category
Press Release DistributionHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.3
300
8.5
15
Content Creation
9.0
250
8.2
12
8.1
226
7.9
12
8.3
209
7.7
11
7.9
213
7.9
13
Content Distribution
8.6
287
8.5
13
7.9
202
7.9
13
7.9
198
8.7
13
8.4
260
7.8
13
8.8
27
Not enough data
Media Channels
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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Media and Influencer TargetingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.3
88
Not enough data
Database
8.3
64
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
Outreach
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
Reporting
8.5
71
Not enough data
8.1
55
Not enough data
8.2
58
Not enough data
User Rights/Roles
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Newswire
Newswire
PRWeb
PRWeb
Newswire and PRWeb are categorized as PR Analytics and Press Release Distribution
Unique Categories
Newswire
Newswire is categorized as Media and Influencer Targeting and Media Monitoring
PRWeb
PRWeb has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Newswire
Newswire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
PRWeb
PRWeb
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Newswire
Newswire
Marketing and Advertising
11.0%
Computer Software
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.3%
Public Relations and Communications
4.9%
Financial Services
4.9%
Other
61.3%
PRWeb
PRWeb
Public Relations and Communications
24.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Computer Software
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
48.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Newswire
Newswire
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KW
Ken W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I was personally assisted in the process by Stephen Howley, who did a fabulous job walking me thru the options and making the process not only easy but pleasurable.

Most Helpful Critical Review
LW
Lorenz W.
Verified User in Warehousing

The product description on the website could be a bit better explained. I sometimes found myself clicking through the various products in order to find what I was looking for. The analytics part is a bit hidden, why not put it front and center on the...

PRWeb
PRWeb
Most Helpful Favorable Review
BC
Bruce C.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

I have been using PR Web for almost three years. The software and their support team has performed exceptionally and helped us drive great results in our PR program. We routinely get releases posted to almost 300 online sites. The support team is always...

Most Helpful Critical Review
JD
Jamie D.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

The upload process can be quirky. I can keep my wits about me after one timeout or error, but on more than one occasion, I've felt like I've run into one brick wall after another and find myself clambering (alone) for a solution, grasping for straws such as...

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Discussions
Newswire
Newswire Discussions
Do you accept Paypal payments?
2 comments
Official Response from Newswire
Using Paypal? We offer a wide range of payment options, including Paypal. Yes, we accept Paypal payments. In order to pay with Paypal, please select this...Read more
Do you offer same day publishing?
1 comment
Official Response from Newswire
Yes, we provide same day publishing if your release is submitted during our regular business hours of Monday through Friday between 8AM and 7PM (EST). If you...Read more
What is Your Editorial Review Process?
1 comment
Official Response from Newswire
The Newswire.com editorial review process follows a Three-Tier review process. Tier 1 - All press release submissions are reviewed by an editor who...Read more
PRWeb
PRWeb Discussions
Is PRWeb free?
1 comment
SK
No it is not free. There are paid plans available as per your need.Read more
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