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Newswire vs Revue

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Newswire

News

Affordable press release distribution for everyone

From
$399/per release
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Revue

News

A newsletter platform by Twitter for writers and readers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Revue has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Newswire no free tier or trial available; Revue revue (the newsletter tool, at getrevue.co, not the unrelated revue.com photography magazine) was acquired by Twitter and shut down in January 2023; the Internet Archive's capture of getrevue.co on 3 January 2021 shows it was an editorial newsletter platform used by Vox Media, FastCompany and VentureBeat with subscription, sponsorship and ad-based monetization tools, sold via demo request.
  • They diverge on capability: Newswire covers Press release distribution, Revue covers Newsletter creation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Newswire and Revue actually diverge.

Attributes where Newswire and Revue differ
AttributeNewswireRevue
Starting price$399/per releaseFree
Pricing modelone-timefree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20042017

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 Newswire

  • Press release distribution
  • Media targeting
  • Social amplification
  • Analytics
  • SEO optimization
  • Google News
  • Yahoo News
  • Bing News

Only in Revue

  • Newsletter creation
  • Content curation
  • Twitter integration
  • Subscriber management
  • Email delivery
  • Share to followers
  • Editorial calendar
  • Twitter

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Newswire

  • Product launchesnot Revue
  • Company newsnot Revue
  • Event announcementsnot Revue
  • SEO boostnot Revue
  • Brand awarenessnot Revue

Revue

  • Newsletter distributionnot Newswire
  • Content curationnot Newswire
  • Twitter promotionnot Newswire
  • Subscriber buildingnot Newswire

Where each one falls short

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

Newswire

  • No free tier or trial available

Revue

  • Revue (the newsletter tool, at getrevue.co, not the unrelated revue.com photography magazine) was acquired by Twitter and shut down in January 2023; the Internet Archive's capture of getrevue.co on 3 January 2021 shows it was an editorial newsletter platform used by Vox Media, FastCompany and VentureBeat with subscription, sponsorship and ad-based monetization tools, sold via demo request.

Pricing, plan by plan

Newswire

$399/per release
  • Starter$399/per release
    • Distribution to Digital Journal and Online News & Media
    • Estimated reach 6 to 10 million monthly readers
    • Unlimited word count and images
  • Basic$659/per release
    • AP News and Digital Journal distribution
    • Estimated reach 75 to 100 million monthly readers
    • Unlimited word count and images
  • Feature$965/per release
    • AP News, Yahoo, Nexstar network inclusion
    • Estimated reach 150 to 200 million monthly readers
    • Unlimited word count and images
  • State Distribution$599/per release
    • Regional news outlets and local TV stations
    • Unlimited word count and images
    • Includes analytics reporting

Revue

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Newsletter publishing
    • Content curation
    • Twitter integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Newswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want media targeting.
Newswire review

Choose Revue if

  • You need newsletter creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want content curation.
Revue review

Questions people ask

Is Newswire or Revue better?
Neither clearly leads. Newswire starts at $399/per release and Revue at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Newswire or Revue?
Revue has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $399/per release for Newswire and Free for Revue.
Does Newswire or Revue run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Revue for free?
Yes. Revue has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Newswire starts at $399/per release.
What is Newswire best used for?
Newswire is most often used for product launches, company news, event announcements, seo boost. Of those, product launches and company news are not what Revue is typically brought in for.
What can Newswire do that Revue cannot?
Newswire covers Press release distribution, Media targeting, Social amplification, Analytics. Revue covers Newsletter creation, Content curation, Twitter integration, Subscriber management. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Newswire: How much does Newswire cost?

Newswire charges per press release. Starter plan costs 399 dollars per release. Basic plan costs 659 dollars per release. Feature plan costs 965 dollars per release. State Distribution costs 599 dollars per release.

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Newswire: What is included with Newswire pricing?

All Newswire plans include unlimited word count and images in your press release. Different tiers offer varying distribution networks and estimated reader reach.

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