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Newswire vs SmartNews

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Newswire

News

Affordable press release distribution for everyone

From
$399/per release
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
SmartNews logo

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: Newswire no free tier or trial available; SmartNews no specific pricing published for SmartNews+ subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Newswire 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 Newswire and SmartNews actually diverge.

Attributes where Newswire and SmartNews differ
AttributeNewswireSmartNews
Starting price$399/per releaseFree
Pricing modelone-timefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebIos, Android
Founded20042012

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 Newswire

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

Newswire

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

SmartNews

  • Daily newsnot Newswire
  • Local newsnot Newswire
  • Breaking newsnot Newswire
  • Quick readingnot 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

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

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

SmartNews

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Newswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want media targeting.
Newswire 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 Newswire or SmartNews better?
Neither clearly leads. Newswire starts at $399/per release and SmartNews at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Newswire or SmartNews?
SmartNews has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $399/per release for Newswire and Free for SmartNews.
Does Newswire or SmartNews run on more platforms?
Newswire 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. 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 SmartNews is typically brought in for.
What can Newswire do that SmartNews cannot?
Newswire covers Press release distribution, Media targeting, Social amplification, Analytics. SmartNews covers Machine learning curation, Smart Mode, Local news, Breaking alerts.

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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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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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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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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