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EIN Presswire vs Mention

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EIN Presswire

News

Everyone's Internet News Presswire

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Mention

Social Media

Real-time media monitoring made simple

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mention 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; Mention historical data access is not included in the Company plan and is only available as a paid add-on
  • They diverge on capability: EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Mention covers Real-time monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EIN Presswire and Mention actually diverge.

Attributes where EIN Presswire and Mention differ
AttributeEIN PresswireMention
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryNewsSocial Media
Founded20032012

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 EIN Presswire

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

Only in Mention

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Sentiment analysis
  • Influencer identification
  • Competitive analysis
  • Custom reports
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Buffer

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 Mention
  • Getting company announcements indexed on news aggregatorsnot Mention

Mention

  • Brand monitoringnot EIN Presswire
  • Competitor trackingnot EIN Presswire
  • Social listeningnot EIN Presswire
  • Reputation managementnot 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+

Mention

  • Historical data access is not included in the Company plan and is only available as a paid add-on

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

Mention

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 alert
    • 1,000 mentions
    • Basic monitoring
  • Solo$41/month
    • 2 alerts
    • 5,000 mentions
    • Boolean search
  • Pro$83/month
    • 5 alerts
    • 10,000 mentions
    • Team features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Unlimited alerts
    • Unlimited mentions
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose EIN Presswire if

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

Choose Mention if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sentiment analysis.
Mention review

Questions people ask

Is EIN Presswire or Mention better?
Neither clearly leads. EIN Presswire starts at On request and Mention at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EIN Presswire or Mention?
Mention has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EIN Presswire and Free for Mention.
Does EIN Presswire or Mention run on more platforms?
EIN Presswire runs on Web. Mention runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Mention for free?
Yes. Mention 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 Mention is typically brought in for.
What can EIN Presswire do that Mention cannot?
EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Industry targeting, Google News inclusion, Analytics. Mention covers Real-time monitoring, Sentiment analysis, Influencer identification, Competitive 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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Mention: What does the Mention Company Plan include?

The Company Plan includes real-time mention tracking across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube, plus news, blogs, and forums. It covers 75+ review sites, sentiment analysis, competitor benchmarking, custom reporting, and dedicated account manager support.

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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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Mention: What is the cost of Mention's Company Plan?

Mention's Company Plan pricing is not displayed on the pricing page and requires contacting sales or requesting a demo to get a quote.

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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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Mention: Does Mention offer a free trial?

Yes. Mention offers a free trial accessible through their signup page, with no credit card required to get started.

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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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Mention: Can I save money by paying annually for Mention?

Yes. If you pay yearly instead of monthly, Mention gives you 2 months free, saving approximately $360 USD per year depending on your plan.

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Mention: Are there add-ons or upsells available with Mention?

Yes. Mention offers paid add-ons for historical data and white-label reporting beyond what is included in the standard plan.

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