Cision vs Google News

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Cision or Google News better?

Neither clearly leads. Cision starts at On request and Google News at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Cision or Google News?

Google News has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Cision and Free for Google News.

Does Cision or Google News run on more platforms?

Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

Can I use Google News for free?

Yes. Google News has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cision starts at On request.

What is Cision best used for?

Cision is most often used for press release distribution, media monitoring, pr measurement, media outreach. Of those, press release distribution and media monitoring are not what Google News is typically brought in for.

What can Cision do that Google News cannot?

Cision covers Media monitoring, PR Newswire distribution, Media database, Analytics & reporting. Google News covers AI-powered curation, Full coverage, Local news, Topic following. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.