News & Media · head to head
GlobeNewswire vs PR Newswire
GlobeNewswire
News & Media
Worldwide press release distribution network
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
PR Newswire
News & Media
The global leader in press release distribution
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: GlobeNewswire globeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA; PR Newswire pR Newswire is structured as an annual membership organization with a separate fee, on top of per-release distribution charges (archived pricing page, 8 September 2021)
- They diverge on capability: GlobeNewswire covers SEC/regulatory filing, PR Newswire covers Multimedia support.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GlobeNewswire and PR Newswire actually diverge.
| Attribute | GlobeNewswire | PR Newswire |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 1954 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (usage-based), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (News & Media).
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 GlobeNewswire
- SEC/regulatory filing
- Multimedia content
- Analytics
- Investor targeting
- Reuters
- Financial portals
Only in PR Newswire
- Multimedia support
- Analytics & reporting
- Targeted distribution
- Regulatory disclosure
- Cision platform
- Yahoo Finance
Both cover
- Press release distribution
- Bloomberg
- Google News
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
GlobeNewswire
- Press releasesnot PR Newswire
- Financial newsnot PR Newswire
- Product announcementsnot PR Newswire
- SEC filings
- Corporate updatesnot PR Newswire
PR Newswire
- Press release distributionnot GlobeNewswire
- Product launchesnot GlobeNewswire
- Earnings announcementsnot GlobeNewswire
- Corporate newsnot GlobeNewswire
- SEC filings
Both are used for sec filings, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
GlobeNewswire
- GlobeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA
PR Newswire
- PR Newswire is structured as an annual membership organization with a separate fee, on top of per-release distribution charges (archived pricing page, 8 September 2021)
- Single state-level press release distribution starts at $355 USD for only a 400-word release, with pricing rising per additional word or wider circuit (archived pricing page, 8 September 2021)
- Top Markets distribution, a wider circuit than a single state, starts at $650 USD for a 400-word release, and a four-release Top Markets bundle is $3,095 USD (archived pricing page, 8 September 2021)
Pricing, plan by plan
GlobeNewswire
On request- Metro$350/one-time
- Metropolitan area
- Basic distribution
- Online posting
- State$450/one-time
- State-wide coverage
- Wire services
- Basic analytics
- National$995/one-time
- National distribution
- Full wire coverage
- Enhanced analytics
- GlobalFree
- International reach
- Translation services
- Regulatory filing
PR Newswire
On request- US1 - State$575/one-time
- State distribution
- Online posting
- Basic analytics
- US2 - Regional$825/one-time
- Regional distribution
- AP inclusion
- Enhanced analytics
- US3 - National$1475/one-time
- National distribution
- All wire services
- Multimedia options
- GlobalFree
- International distribution
- Translation services
- Global reach
Which should you pick?
Choose GlobeNewswire if
- You need sec/regulatory filing.
- You also want multimedia content.
Choose PR Newswire if
- You need multimedia support.
- You also want analytics & reporting.
Questions people ask
- Is GlobeNewswire or PR Newswire better?
- Neither clearly leads. GlobeNewswire starts at On request and PR Newswire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, GlobeNewswire or PR Newswire?
- GlobeNewswire starts at On request and PR Newswire at On request.
- Does GlobeNewswire or PR Newswire run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is GlobeNewswire best used for?
- GlobeNewswire is most often used for press releases, financial news, product announcements, sec filings. Of those, press releases and financial news are not what PR Newswire is typically brought in for.
- What can GlobeNewswire do that PR Newswire cannot?
- GlobeNewswire covers SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Analytics, Investor targeting. PR Newswire covers Multimedia support, Analytics & reporting, Targeted distribution, Regulatory disclosure. Both handle Press release distribution, Bloomberg, Google News, Web support.