Business Intelligence · head to head
Cyfe vs EIN Presswire
The short version
- Only Cyfe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan; EIN Presswire sold as prepaid release credits that expire 365 days after purchase, so unused releases are lost rather than carried
- They diverge on capability: Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cyfe and EIN Presswire actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cyfe | EIN Presswire |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Tv | Web |
| Category | Business Intelligence | News |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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.
Only in Cyfe
- Pre-built Widgets
- Custom Metrics
- Historical Data
- White-labeling
- Embedding
- Google Analytics
Only in EIN Presswire
- Press release distribution
- Industry targeting
- Google News inclusion
- Analytics
- Social distribution
- Google News
- Bing News
- Social media
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cyfe
- Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot EIN Presswire
- Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot EIN Presswire
EIN Presswire
- Distributing press releases to news sites, newswires and journalistsnot Cyfe
- Getting company announcements indexed on news aggregatorsnot Cyfe
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cyfe
- Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
- Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
- Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
- Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
- The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each
EIN Presswire
- Sold as prepaid release credits that expire 365 days after purchase, so unused releases are lost rather than carried
- A single release is $149, and the lower per release rates require buying 5 or 15 up front
- Word limits are tied to the package, from 700 words on Basic to 2,500 on Corporate
- Geographic and industry targeting is rationed by package, at 2 country and 5 industry targets on Pro+
Pricing, plan by plan
Cyfe
Free- Starter$29/month
- 2 Dashboards
- 1 User
- 14-day free trial
- Standard$39/month
- 5 Dashboards
- 2 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Pro$65/month
- 10 Dashboards
- 5 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Premier$119/month
- 20 Dashboards
- Unlimited Users
- Additional dashboards available at $5 per dashboard
EIN Presswire
On request- Basic$49.95/one-time
- Online distribution
- Google News
- Basic targeting
- Standard$99.95/one-time
- Enhanced distribution
- Industry targeting
- Social sharing
- Premium$249.95/one-time
- Maximum distribution
- All industries
- Multimedia
Which should you pick?
Choose Cyfe if
- You need pre-built widgets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
- You also want custom metrics.
Choose EIN Presswire if
- You need press release distribution.
- You also want industry targeting.
Questions people ask
- Is Cyfe or EIN Presswire better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cyfe starts at Free and EIN Presswire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cyfe or EIN Presswire?
- Cyfe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cyfe and On request for EIN Presswire.
- Does Cyfe or EIN Presswire run on more platforms?
- Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. EIN Presswire runs on Web.
- Can I use Cyfe for free?
- Yes. Cyfe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EIN Presswire starts at On request.
- What is Cyfe best used for?
- Cyfe is most often used for building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources, displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls. Of those, building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources and displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls are not what EIN Presswire is typically brought in for.
- What can Cyfe do that EIN Presswire cannot?
- Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling. EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Industry targeting, Google News inclusion, Analytics. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cyfe: How much does Cyfe cost?
Cyfe offers five subscription plans: Starter at $29/month (2 dashboards, 1 user), Standard at $39/month (5 dashboards, 2 users), Pro at $65/month (10 dashboards, 5 users), Premier at $119/month (20 dashboards, unlimited users), and Agency at $190/month (100 dashboards, 15 users, 10 clients).
SourceEIN Presswire: How much does a single press release cost?
A single press release costs $149 with the Basic Plan. For higher volumes, the Pro+ Plan offers 5 releases for $499 (approximately $83.17 per release with a promotional bonus), and the Corporate Plan provides 15 releases for $999 (approximately $66.60 per release).
SourceCyfe: What features are included in all Cyfe plans?
All Cyfe tiers include unlimited history, TV mode for dashboard displays, public shareable URLs, custom logos and themes, custom SSL domain support, unlimited data exports, and embedded analytics capabilities. The 14-day free trial is available for every plan.
SourceEIN Presswire: Is there a minimum number of releases required?
No minimum is required. Customers can purchase a single release at $149, or choose higher-tier plans with multiple releases included.
SourceCyfe: What is included in Cyfe's Agency plan?
The Agency plan at $190/month includes 100 dashboards, 15 users, and 10 clients. Additional clients cost $19 each. The plan provides 100% white label branding, branded widgets, custom CSS, and full client management features.
SourceEIN Presswire: Is there a subscription required or can I pay per release?
EIN Presswire operates on a pay-as-you-go model with no subscriptions. You purchase the number of releases you need upfront within each tier.
SourceEIN Presswire: What if I need more than 15 releases per year?
For frequent distribution needs beyond the Corporate Plan's 15 releases, customers can contact the sales team directly at +1 (202) 335-3939 for custom arrangements.
SourceRelated pages
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