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EIN Presswire vs Prezly
The short version
- Only Prezly 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; Prezly the Essential plan at 100 euros a month covers one site, one user and 5,000 contacts, and carries Prezly branding
- They diverge on capability: EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Prezly covers Online newsrooms.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which EIN Presswire and Prezly actually diverge.
| Attribute | EIN Presswire | Prezly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | usage-based | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2003 | 2010 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 Prezly
- Online newsrooms
- Contact management
- Email campaigns
- Coverage tracking
- Multimedia stories
- Slack
- Google Analytics
- Zapier
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 Prezly
- Getting company announcements indexed on news aggregatorsnot Prezly
Prezly
- Hosting an online newsroom or press pagenot EIN Presswire
- Sending press releases to a media contact listnot EIN Presswire
- Managing journalist contacts and coveragenot EIN Presswire
- Multilingual newsrooms through the localisation featuresnot 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+
Prezly
- The Essential plan at 100 euros a month covers one site, one user and 5,000 contacts, and carries Prezly branding
- Removing the branding and getting white-label sites requires Standard at 250 euros a month
- Standard still allows only two users
- The uptime SLA is Enterprise only
- Advertised prices are the annual rates, with a 20 percent premium for paying monthly
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
Prezly
Free- Essential$100/month
- 1 site, 1 user
- Up to 5,000 contacts
- Unlimited stories and campaigns
- Essential (Monthly Billing)$150/month
- Same as Essential plan
- Standard$250/month
- 1 site, 2 users
- Up to 10,000 contacts
- White-label sites
- Standard (Monthly Billing)$300/month
- Same as Standard plan
Which should you pick?
Choose EIN Presswire if
- You need press release distribution.
- You also want industry targeting.
Choose Prezly if
- You need online newsrooms.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want contact management.
Questions people ask
- Is EIN Presswire or Prezly better?
- Neither clearly leads. EIN Presswire starts at On request and Prezly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, EIN Presswire or Prezly?
- Prezly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EIN Presswire and Free for Prezly.
- Does EIN Presswire or Prezly run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Prezly for free?
- Yes. Prezly 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 Prezly is typically brought in for.
- What can EIN Presswire do that Prezly cannot?
- EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Industry targeting, Google News inclusion, Analytics. Prezly covers Online newsrooms, Contact management, Email campaigns, Coverage tracking. 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).
SourcePrezly: How much does Prezly cost?
Prezly's Essential plan starts at EUR 100/month (billed annually) or EUR 150/month (billed monthly). The Standard plan costs EUR 250/month (annual) or EUR 300/month (monthly). Enterprise pricing is custom and available upon request.
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.
SourcePrezly: Does Prezly offer a free trial?
Yes, Prezly offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Customers also save 20% on annual billing.
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.
SourcePrezly: What is included in Prezly's Standard plan?
The Standard plan includes 1 site with 2 users, up to 10,000 contacts, white-label sites, localization and auto-translations, and ability to send from your own domain.
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.
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