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Newswire vs The Old Reader

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Newswire

News

Affordable press release distribution for everyone

From
$399/per release
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Newswire 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 Newswire and The Old Reader actually diverge.

Attributes where Newswire and The Old Reader differ
AttributeNewswireThe Old Reader
Starting price$399/per releaseFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, 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 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.

Newswire

  • Product launchesnot The Old Reader
  • Company newsnot The Old Reader
  • Event announcementsnot The Old Reader
  • SEO boostnot The Old Reader
  • Brand awarenessnot The Old Reader

The Old Reader

  • RSS readingnot Newswire
  • News aggregationnot Newswire
  • Social 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

The Old Reader

Nothing recorded yet. See the The Old Reader review.

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

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 Newswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want media targeting.
Newswire 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 Newswire or The Old Reader better?
Neither clearly leads. Newswire starts at $399/per release and The Old Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Newswire or The Old Reader?
The Old Reader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $399/per release for Newswire and Free for The Old Reader.
Does Newswire or The Old Reader run on more platforms?
Newswire 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. 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 The Old Reader is typically brought in for.
What can Newswire do that The Old Reader cannot?
Newswire covers Press release distribution, Media targeting, Social amplification, Analytics. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. 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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