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EIN Presswire vs Inoreader
The short version
- Only Inoreader 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; Inoreader free plan limited to 150 RSS feeds and 20 web feeds
- They diverge on capability: EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which EIN Presswire and Inoreader actually diverge.
| Attribute | EIN Presswire | Inoreader |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | usage-based | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
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 Inoreader
- RSS/Atom feeds
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Advanced rules engine
- Active search
- Content translation
- Zapier
- IFTTT
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 Inoreader
- Getting company announcements indexed on news aggregatorsnot Inoreader
Inoreader
- RSS feed aggregation and monitoringnot EIN Presswire
- Social media monitoring across multiple platformsnot EIN Presswire
- AI-powered content summarisation and article analysisnot 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+
Inoreader
- Free plan limited to 150 RSS feeds and 20 web feeds
- Free plan lacks advanced features like filters, rules, and social media monitoring
- Text-to-speech limited to 5 articles per day on Pro plan
- Article translation limited to 10 articles per day on Pro plan
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
Inoreader
Free- FreeFree
- 150 RSS feed subscriptions
- Web search
- Google News alerts
- Pro$7.5/month
- 2,500 RSS feed subscriptions
- 20 web feeds
- 20 newsletter feeds
- Custom$null/custom
- Flexible payment options
- Special add-ons available
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose EIN Presswire if
- You need press release distribution.
- You also want industry targeting.
Choose Inoreader if
- You need rss/atom feeds.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want newsletter subscriptions.
Questions people ask
- Is EIN Presswire or Inoreader better?
- Neither clearly leads. EIN Presswire starts at On request and Inoreader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, EIN Presswire or Inoreader?
- Inoreader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EIN Presswire and Free for Inoreader.
- Does EIN Presswire or Inoreader run on more platforms?
- EIN Presswire runs on Web. Inoreader runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Inoreader for free?
- Yes. Inoreader 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 Inoreader is typically brought in for.
- What can EIN Presswire do that Inoreader cannot?
- EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Industry targeting, Google News inclusion, Analytics. Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds, Newsletter subscriptions, Advanced rules engine, Active search. 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).
SourceInoreader: What is the difference between Inoreader Free and Pro plans?
Inoreader Free includes 150 RSS subscriptions, web search, and Google News alerts. Pro upgrades to 2,500 subscriptions, 20 web feeds, 20 newsletters, 30 social feeds per service, plus API access and higher limits on translations and text-to-speech conversions.
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.
SourceInoreader: How much does Inoreader Pro cost?
Inoreader Pro costs $7.50 per month when billed annually or $9.99 per month on a monthly plan. The annual plan is marked as the most popular option and offers a lower monthly rate.
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.
SourceInoreader: What payment methods does Inoreader accept?
Inoreader accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. EU customers have VAT applied based on their country. Annual subscriptions have a 7-day refund window.
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.
SourceInoreader: Does Inoreader Pro include API access?
Yes, Inoreader Pro includes API access. Custom plans with flexible payment options and special add-ons are also available through a quote request.
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