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Cision
The complete PR and earned media platform
As of 30 August 2026, Cision's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Cision is a leading global provider of earned media software and services to public relations and marketing communications professionals. Softwr lists it under News. Cision is made by Cision Ltd, launched in 1867, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Cision does
Cision is a leading global provider of earned media software and services to public relations and marketing communications professionals. The platform offers media monitoring, press release distribution via PR Newswire, media database access, analytics, and the ability to measure PR impact. It's the most comprehensive solution for managing all aspects of earned media.
What people use it for
- Press release distribution
- Media monitoring
- PR measurement
- Media outreach
- Crisis communications
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Pricing
What Cision costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Cision Communications Cloud
Free
- Media monitoring
- Media database
- PR analytics
- Social listening
Enterprise
Free
- Full platform access
- PR Newswire distribution
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support
Capabilities
Features
Media monitoring
PR Newswire distribution
Media database
Analytics & reporting
Influencer identification
Salesforce
Integration with Salesforce
Google Analytics
Integration with Google Analytics
Slack
Integration with Slack
Microsoft 365
Integration with Microsoft 365
Web support
Available on web
Ios support
Available on ios
Android support
Available on android
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Questions people ask
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How much does Cision cost?
Cision does not publish standard pricing on its website. The company offers media monitoring, journalist outreach, and social listening tools through CisionOne platform with pricing based on media monitoring scope, number of keywords, and service level. Contact sales for quotes.
SourceWhat services does Cision offer?
Cision offers media monitoring, instant insights and reporting, journalist outreach, social listening and management, professional services, and CisionOne AI. All services are part of the CisionOne unified platform.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Cision
- Company
- Cision Ltd
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
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