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EIN Presswire vs Microsoft Start

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EIN Presswire

News

Everyone's Internet News Presswire

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Start logo

Microsoft Start

News

Your personalized news feed powered by Microsoft

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Microsoft Start 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; Microsoft Start no pricing information available
  • They diverge on capability: EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Microsoft Start covers Personalized news.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EIN Presswire and Microsoft Start actually diverge.

Attributes where EIN Presswire and Microsoft Start differ
AttributeEIN PresswireMicrosoft Start
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
Founded20031975

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 Microsoft Start

  • Personalized news
  • Topic following
  • Weather updates
  • Sports scores
  • Finance news
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Windows 11
  • Microsoft Account

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 Microsoft Start
  • Getting company announcements indexed on news aggregatorsnot Microsoft Start

Microsoft Start

  • Daily newsnot EIN Presswire
  • Topic trackingnot EIN Presswire
  • Weather updatesnot EIN Presswire
  • Quick informationnot 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+

Microsoft Start

  • No pricing information available
  • Service appears to be consumer-facing rather than commercial product
  • No pricing model published

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

Microsoft Start

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Personalized news feed
    • Topic following
    • Cross-device sync

Which should you pick?

Choose EIN Presswire if

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

Choose Microsoft Start if

  • You need personalized news.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want topic following.
Microsoft Start review

Questions people ask

Is EIN Presswire or Microsoft Start better?
Neither clearly leads. EIN Presswire 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, EIN Presswire or Microsoft Start?
Microsoft Start has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EIN Presswire and Free for Microsoft Start.
Does EIN Presswire or Microsoft Start run on more platforms?
EIN Presswire runs on Web. 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. 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 Microsoft Start is typically brought in for.
What can EIN Presswire do that Microsoft Start cannot?
EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Industry targeting, Google News inclusion, Analytics. Microsoft Start covers Personalized news, Topic following, Weather updates, Sports scores. 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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Microsoft Start: How much does Microsoft Start (MSN) cost?

Microsoft Start (formerly MSN.com) is a free service with no subscription required. The platform provides news, weather, and personalized content at no cost to users.

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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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Microsoft Start: Does Microsoft Start offer any paid services or premium features?

Microsoft Start does not publish any paid tiers or premium features. The service is entirely free to access and use without any payment or subscription.

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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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Microsoft Start: Are there ads on Microsoft Start?

Microsoft Start provides personalized news and content free of charge. Any advertising present on the service helps support the free platform offering.

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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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