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At a Glance
Business Wire
Business Wire
Star Rating
(195)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PRWeb
PRWeb
Star Rating
(141)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$369 per news release
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that PRWeb excels in "Press Release Creation" with a score of 8.5, highlighting its user-friendly interface and customizable templates that make crafting press releases straightforward and efficient.
  • Users report that Business Wire has a stronger "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.0, indicating that their customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
  • G2 users note that PRWeb outperforms in "Distribution" with a score of 9.2, emphasizing its extensive network that ensures press releases reach a wide audience, which is vital for maximizing visibility.
  • Users on G2 mention that Business Wire's "Analytics" feature, scoring 8.2, provides detailed insights into press release performance, allowing businesses to track engagement and adjust strategies effectively.
  • Reviewers say that PRWeb's "SEO" capabilities, rated at 8.6, are particularly beneficial for enhancing online visibility, with features that help optimize press releases for search engines.
  • Users report that while Business Wire has a solid "Contact List" feature with a score of 7.8, PRWeb's higher score of 8.6 indicates a more comprehensive and user-friendly approach to managing media contacts.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Business Wire
No pricing available
PRWeb
Premium
$369
per news release
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Free Trial
Business Wire
No trial information available
PRWeb
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
172
8.0
128
Ease of Use
8.5
174
8.1
130
Ease of Setup
8.0
69
7.9
38
Ease of Admin
8.1
65
7.8
37
Quality of Support
9.0
163
8.0
118
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
63
7.7
36
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
171
5.6
126
Features by Category
Press Release DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
7.6
10
8.5
15
Content Creation
6.5
9
8.2
12
7.3
8
7.9
12
6.9
8
7.7
11
7.8
9
7.9
13
Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Distribution
8.7
10
8.5
13
7.8
10
7.9
13
7.8
9
8.7
13
8.2
10
7.8
13
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Business Wire
Business Wire
PRWeb
PRWeb
Business Wire and PRWeb are categorized as PR Analytics and Press Release Distribution
Unique Categories
Business Wire
Business Wire has no unique categories
PRWeb
PRWeb has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Business Wire
Business Wire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
PRWeb
PRWeb
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Business Wire
Business Wire
Public Relations and Communications
35.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Computer Software
5.9%
Media Production
4.9%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
43.2%
PRWeb
PRWeb
Public Relations and Communications
24.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Computer Software
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
48.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Business Wire
Business Wire
Most Helpful Favorable Review
TT
Tylor T.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

Staff is always responsive and helpful - I always feel like they are a trusted partner in helping us distribute important client news.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Tyler K.
TK
Tyler K.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

While their prices are competitive with other industry vendors, the results almost never justify the cost. The fact of the matter is that traditional press releases and wire services are a dying breed and a press release will rarely guarantee organic media...

PRWeb
PRWeb
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Elizabeth D.
ED
Elizabeth D.
Verified User in Machinery

I like how easy the set up is and how it is fairly self explanatory. I like how it's just a matter of cut and paste from my word document. I did like how PRWeb would not release the release until any problem areas were fixed. It was like an extra line of...

Most Helpful Critical Review
HM
Harrison M.
Verified User in Writing and Editing

After further examination on the report, however, I came to realize that maybe only 2-3 links were actually racking in a decent amount of views. The rest were from obscure sites that I personally had never heard of. I think the idea of being able to...

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Discussions
Business Wire
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Is PRWeb free?
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Sachin K.
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No it is not free. There are paid plans available as per your need.Read more
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