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GlobeNewswire vs SmartNews

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GlobeNewswire

News

Worldwide press release distribution network

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SmartNews

News

Local news and breaking news from top sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SmartNews has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; SmartNews no specific pricing published for SmartNews+ subscription
  • They diverge on capability: GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, SmartNews covers Machine learning curation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GlobeNewswire and SmartNews actually diverge.

Attributes where GlobeNewswire and SmartNews differ
AttributeGlobeNewswireSmartNews
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebIos, Android
Founded19992012

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 GlobeNewswire

  • Press release distribution
  • SEC/regulatory filing
  • Multimedia content
  • Analytics
  • Investor targeting
  • Bloomberg
  • Reuters
  • Google News

Only in SmartNews

  • Machine learning curation
  • Smart Mode
  • Local news
  • Breaking alerts
  • Offline reading
  • Social sharing
  • News publishers
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

GlobeNewswire

  • Press releasesnot SmartNews
  • Financial newsnot SmartNews
  • Product announcementsnot SmartNews
  • SEC filingsnot SmartNews
  • Corporate updatesnot SmartNews

SmartNews

  • Daily newsnot GlobeNewswire
  • Local newsnot GlobeNewswire
  • Breaking newsnot GlobeNewswire
  • Quick readingnot GlobeNewswire

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

SmartNews

  • No specific pricing published for SmartNews+ subscription
  • Requires visiting separate product page for pricing details
  • Subscription service model described but not detailed with costs

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

SmartNews

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Trending news
    • Local news
    • Smart Mode reading

Which should you pick?

Choose GlobeNewswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want sec/regulatory filing.
GlobeNewswire review

Choose SmartNews if

  • You need machine learning curation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want smart mode.
SmartNews review

Questions people ask

Is GlobeNewswire or SmartNews better?
Neither clearly leads. GlobeNewswire starts at On request and SmartNews at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GlobeNewswire or SmartNews?
SmartNews has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GlobeNewswire and Free for SmartNews.
Does GlobeNewswire or SmartNews run on more platforms?
GlobeNewswire runs on Web. SmartNews runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use SmartNews for free?
Yes. SmartNews has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GlobeNewswire starts at On request.
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 SmartNews is typically brought in for.
What can GlobeNewswire do that SmartNews cannot?
GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Analytics. SmartNews covers Machine learning curation, Smart Mode, Local news, Breaking alerts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SmartNews: How much does SmartNews cost?

SmartNews does not publish specific subscription pricing on its main website. The vendor offers SmartNews+, described as a subscription service aggregating paid business news and coupons, but cost details must be found on the dedicated SmartNews+ product page.

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SmartNews: Does SmartNews offer a free tier?

SmartNews provides free access to curated news content. For additional business news and coupons, the vendor offers SmartNews+ as a paid subscription service. Pricing and trial details for SmartNews+ are available on the dedicated subscription product page.

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