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EIN Presswire vs Ground News

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EIN Presswire

News

Everyone's Internet News Presswire

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Ground News logo

Ground News

News

See every side of every story

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ground News has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: EIN Presswire sold as prepaid release credits that expire 365 days after purchase, so unused releases are lost rather than carried; Ground News only one paid tier (Vantage) is publicly offered
  • They diverge on capability: EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Ground News covers News comparison.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EIN Presswire and Ground News actually diverge.

Attributes where EIN Presswire and Ground News differ
AttributeEIN PresswireGround News
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebIos, Android, Web
Founded20032018

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (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.

Only in EIN Presswire

  • Press release distribution
  • Industry targeting
  • Google News inclusion
  • Analytics
  • Social distribution
  • Google News
  • Bing News
  • Social media

Only in Ground News

  • News comparison
  • Bias ratings
  • Source transparency
  • Blindspot analysis
  • Ownership data
  • Browser extension
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

EIN Presswire

  • Distributing press releases to news sites, newswires and journalistsnot Ground News
  • Getting company announcements indexed on news aggregatorsnot Ground News

Ground News

  • News consumptionnot EIN Presswire
  • Media literacynot EIN Presswire
  • Researchnot EIN Presswire
  • Fact checkingnot EIN Presswire

Where each one falls short

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

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+

Ground News

  • Only one paid tier (Vantage) is publicly offered
  • Annual billing required for the disclosed $8.33/month rate
  • Pricing for monthly billing not disclosed

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Ground News

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic news comparison
    • Bias ratings
    • Limited stories
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Unlimited stories
    • Blindspot feed
    • Ownership data
  • Vanguard$19.99/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Support journalism
    • Early features

Which should you pick?

Choose EIN Presswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want industry targeting.
EIN Presswire review

Choose Ground News if

  • You need news comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want bias ratings.
Ground News review

Questions people ask

Is EIN Presswire or Ground News better?
Neither clearly leads. EIN Presswire starts at On request and Ground News at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EIN Presswire or Ground News?
Ground News has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EIN Presswire and Free for Ground News.
Does EIN Presswire or Ground News run on more platforms?
EIN Presswire runs on Web. Ground News runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Ground News for free?
Yes. Ground News has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EIN Presswire starts at On request.
What is EIN Presswire best used for?
EIN Presswire is most often used for distributing press releases to news sites, newswires and journalists, getting company announcements indexed on news aggregators. Of those, distributing press releases to news sites, newswires and journalists and getting company announcements indexed on news aggregators are not what Ground News is typically brought in for.
What can EIN Presswire do that Ground News cannot?
EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Industry targeting, Google News inclusion, Analytics. Ground News covers News comparison, Bias ratings, Source transparency, Blindspot analysis. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EIN 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).

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Ground News: Does Ground News have a free option?

Yes. Ground News offers free access through its website, browser extension, or mobile app. The free tier shows news stories and basic information.

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EIN 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.

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Ground News: How much does Ground News Vantage cost?

Ground News Vantage is $8.33/month when billed annually, with no hidden fees. Users can cancel anytime.

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EIN 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.

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Ground News: What features does Ground News Vantage include?

Ground News Vantage includes blindspot analysis, global coverage maps, unlimited saved stories, full coverage comparison, ownership and funding transparency, bias and factuality ratings, and the My News Bias dashboard.

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EIN 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.

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