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GlobeNewswire vs The Old Reader

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GlobeNewswire

News

Worldwide press release distribution network

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Old Reader logo

The Old Reader

News

A classic RSS reader for the modern web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only The Old Reader has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, The Old Reader covers RSS reading.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GlobeNewswire and The Old Reader actually diverge.

Attributes where GlobeNewswire and The Old Reader differ
AttributeGlobeNewswireThe Old Reader
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, 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 The Old Reader

  • RSS reading
  • Social sharing
  • Following friends
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • OPML import/export
  • Third-party apps
  • Browser bookmarklet
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GlobeNewswire

  • Press releasesnot The Old Reader
  • Financial newsnot The Old Reader
  • Product announcementsnot The Old Reader
  • SEC filingsnot The Old Reader
  • Corporate updatesnot The Old Reader

The Old Reader

  • RSS readingnot GlobeNewswire
  • News aggregationnot GlobeNewswire
  • Social 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

The Old Reader

Nothing recorded yet. See the The Old Reader review.

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

The Old Reader

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100 subscriptions
    • Social features
    • Web access
  • Premium$3/month
    • 500 subscriptions
    • Search history
    • Priority refresh
  • Supporter$5/month
    • Unlimited subscriptions
    • All premium features
    • Support development

Which should you pick?

Choose GlobeNewswire if

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

Choose The Old Reader if

  • You need rss reading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want social sharing.
The Old Reader review

Questions people ask

Is GlobeNewswire or The Old Reader better?
Neither clearly leads. GlobeNewswire starts at On request and The Old Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GlobeNewswire or The Old Reader?
The Old Reader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GlobeNewswire and Free for The Old Reader.
Does GlobeNewswire or The Old Reader run on more platforms?
GlobeNewswire runs on Web. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use The Old Reader for free?
Yes. The Old Reader 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 The Old Reader is typically brought in for.
What can GlobeNewswire do that The Old Reader cannot?
GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Analytics. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support.
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