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EIN Presswire vs RedCircle

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EIN Presswire

News

Everyone's Internet News Presswire

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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RedCircle

Podcasting

Free podcast hosting with sponsorship opportunities

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RedCircle 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; RedCircle the free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
  • They diverge on capability: EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where EIN Presswire and RedCircle differ
AttributeEIN PresswireRedCircle
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryNewsPodcasting
Founded20032015

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
  • Social distribution
  • Google News
  • Bing News

Only in RedCircle

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Sponsorship marketplace
  • Podcast website
  • Monetization
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks
  • Content protection

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Social media
  • 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 RedCircle
  • Getting company announcements indexed on news aggregatorsnot RedCircle

RedCircle

  • Hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloadsnot EIN Presswire
  • Monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplacesnot EIN Presswire
  • Selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodesnot 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+

RedCircle

  • The free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
  • The free Core plan caps AI transcripts at 5 per month
  • The Core plan podcast webpage carries a Related Shows section that cannot be removed
  • Support on the Core plan is standard with a 72 hour response; 48 hour Advanced support starts on Growth
  • Team seats are not available on Core or Growth; Pro at $29.99 per month includes 5 seats and unlimited seats require Enterprise at $99.99 per month
  • Video file upload to episodes and one-click YouTube distribution require the Pro plan
  • Running your own ads and tracking URLs require the Pro plan
  • A dedicated account manager is Enterprise only
  • The trial is 7 days

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

RedCircle

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Automatic distribution
    • Sponsorship opportunities

Which should you pick?

Choose EIN Presswire if

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

Choose RedCircle if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want distribution.
RedCircle review

Questions people ask

Is EIN Presswire or RedCircle better?
Neither clearly leads. EIN Presswire starts at On request and RedCircle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EIN Presswire or RedCircle?
RedCircle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EIN Presswire and Free for RedCircle.
Does EIN Presswire or RedCircle run on more platforms?
EIN Presswire runs on Web. RedCircle runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use RedCircle for free?
Yes. RedCircle 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 RedCircle is typically brought in for.
What can EIN Presswire do that RedCircle cannot?
EIN Presswire covers Press release distribution, Industry targeting, Google News inclusion, Social distribution. RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Sponsorship marketplace, Podcast website. Both handle Analytics, Social media, 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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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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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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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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