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NewsBlur vs GlobeNewswire

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NewsBlur

Software

A personal news reader bringing people together

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GlobeNewswire logo

GlobeNewswire

Software

Worldwide press release distribution network

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only NewsBlur has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: NewsBlur the free account is limited to 64 sites; 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
  • They diverge on capability: NewsBlur covers Intelligence training, GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NewsBlur and GlobeNewswire actually diverge.

Attributes where NewsBlur and GlobeNewswire differ
AttributeNewsBlurGlobeNewswire
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20101999

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 NewsBlur

  • Intelligence training
  • Story sharing
  • Original site view
  • Text view
  • Blurblogs
  • Pocket
  • Instapaper
  • Evernote

Only in GlobeNewswire

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

NewsBlur

  • Reading RSS feeds with training that filters by author, tag or titlenot GlobeNewswire
  • Archiving full article content from followed sitesnot GlobeNewswire
  • Following a large number of feeds with fast refreshnot GlobeNewswire

GlobeNewswire

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

NewsBlur

  • The free account is limited to 64 sites
  • Search and text view extraction require Premium at $36 per year
  • Premium is capped at 1,024 sites and Premium Archive at 4,096 sites
  • Full content archiving and the Daily Briefing require Premium Archive at $99 per year
  • The fastest 5 to 15 minute feed refresh and regex training require Premium Pro at $29 per month
  • Site following is capped at 10,000 even on the top tier

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

Pricing, plan by plan

NewsBlur

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 64 sites
    • Basic training
    • Web and mobile
  • Premium$36/year
    • Unlimited sites
    • Full training
    • Priority updates

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

Which should you pick?

Choose NewsBlur if

  • You need intelligence training.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want story sharing.
NewsBlur review

Choose GlobeNewswire if

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

Questions people ask

Is NewsBlur or GlobeNewswire better?
Neither clearly leads. NewsBlur starts at Free and GlobeNewswire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NewsBlur or GlobeNewswire?
NewsBlur has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for NewsBlur and On request for GlobeNewswire.
Does NewsBlur or GlobeNewswire run on more platforms?
NewsBlur runs on Web, Ios, Android. GlobeNewswire runs on Web.
Can I use NewsBlur for free?
Yes. NewsBlur has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GlobeNewswire starts at On request.
What is NewsBlur best used for?
NewsBlur is most often used for reading rss feeds with training that filters by author, tag or title, archiving full article content from followed sites, following a large number of feeds with fast refresh. Of those, reading rss feeds with training that filters by author, tag or title and archiving full article content from followed sites are not what GlobeNewswire is typically brought in for.
What can NewsBlur do that GlobeNewswire cannot?
NewsBlur covers Intelligence training, Story sharing, Original site view, Text view. GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Analytics. Both handle Web support.
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