Cision vs Microsoft Start

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 Microsoft Start better?

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

Which is cheaper, Cision or Microsoft Start?

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

Does Cision or Microsoft Start run on more platforms?

Cision runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Start runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.

Can I use Microsoft Start for free?

Yes. Microsoft Start 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 Microsoft Start is typically brought in for.

What can Cision do that Microsoft Start cannot?

Cision covers Media monitoring, PR Newswire distribution, Media database, Analytics & reporting. Microsoft Start covers Personalized news, Topic following, Weather updates, Sports scores. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.