eReleases vs. PressRelease.com: Newswire Package or Single Outlet?

Last updated: October 20, 2026

eReleases sells press release packages that send your release over a custom national distribution through Cision PR Newswire, plus an email send to journalists in the industries you choose. PressRelease.com takes a single-outlet approach: you choose where your press release is published, from Big News Network at $99 to Reuters at $995, and publication on that outlet is guaranteed.

Here's how eReleases and PressRelease.com press release distribution compare on price, choice, speed and reporting, using figures published on eReleases' own site.

Compare at a glance

Feature	eReleases	PressRelease.com
Pricing model	Per-release packages with paid add-ons. First-time customers save 30%; bulk pricing for 2 or more releases.	Pay per outlet, per press release. No subscription, no minimum.
Starting price	$399 (Buzz Builder: 400 words, 1 industry list). Newsmaker $499 (500 words, 2 lists). PR Pro $699 (600 words, 3 lists plus Cision Influencer List).	From $99 per outlet, up to $995 for Reuters
Outlet choice	Custom national PR Newswire distribution in every package. You choose industry target lists (up to 4), with optional local ($150) and international ($150 per country or $1,000 global) distribution.	You pick the outlet from 16, including USA Today, Major Network News, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, Reuters and Apple News
Guaranteed publication	eReleases guarantees custom national distribution over Cision PR Newswire, with a WireWatch report as proof. It says it cannot guarantee media coverage.	Guaranteed publication of your press release on the outlet you choose, with help to meet the outlet's standards or a credit toward another outlet if needed
Turnaround	Orders are normally sent the next work day, before 9 AM ET. Same-day rush is available for an added fee, aimed at 2 hours for orders placed before 3 PM ET. You can pick the date but not the time.	Typically published in 60 minutes or less on every outlet
Proof / reporting	WireWatch report with links on up to 200 media websites; PR Newswire Visibility Report about 2 hours after distribution	Guaranteed publication on every outlet you choose, with analytics and traffic reports included as standard
Bundles	Three packages plus add-ons: $150 per extra 100 words, $150 per extra industry list, $150 image embedding, $200 YouTube embedding, $300 writing.	Choose a single outlet or build your own bundle around your goals.
Insights & Analytics	WireWatch and Visibility Reports; no AI citation or sentiment analytics listed on eReleases' pricing page	Analytics and traffic reports included as standard with every press release. Advanced AI Insights & Analytics report ($100 add-on): 24-hour snapshot of potential reach, media pickups and engagement rate, letter-graded content insights including an LLM Citation Score, and prioritized recommendations; downloadable PDF
Content writing	$300 add-on	Professional press release writing: $385
Journalist outreach	Email send to industry lists (not a pitch campaign). Cision Influencer List email is included in PR Pro and a $150 add-on on the other packages.	Targeted pitch campaign with journalist outreach: $2,500
Media targeting list	Industry lists: $150 each extra	Media targeting list add-on: $180
Words, images and multimedia	Buzz Builder capped at 400 words (Newsmaker 500, PR Pro 600), with $150 per extra 100 words. Two images included; embedding images costs $150 and embedding a YouTube video $200.	Flat fee per outlet, with unlimited words, images and multimedia
Editorial and customer support	Editors by phone and chat; eReleases lists its work days as Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM ET	24/7 editorial team and a dedicated customer service team
Parent company and expansion	Operated by MEK Enterprises LLC (dba eReleases.com); distributes through Cision PR Newswire	A brand of ACCESS Newswire, one of the top 3 newswires in North America: added support, geographic and bundle expansion, and access to a media database, pitching, and media and social monitoring

Prices checked on October 20, 2026. eReleases figures come from eReleases' own website; PressRelease.com prices are from our live pricing grid. Prices and offers change, so check each provider's site before you buy.

When to choose eReleases

You want newswire distribution. Every package includes a custom national distribution over Cision PR Newswire.
You want journalists to receive your release by email. Packages include 1–3 industry target lists, and PR Pro adds a curated Cision Influencer List.
You'd like editors involved. eReleases includes editorial review and offers press release writing for $300. PressRelease.com offers professional press release writing for $385.
You need local or international reach through add-ons for a city or state, specific countries, or global distribution.

When to choose PressRelease.com

You want a specific outlet rather than a wire. Choose USA Today ($159), Major Network News ($299), Business Insider ($159) or Yahoo Finance ($229) and see exactly what you're buying.
You're working with a smaller budget. Outlets start at $99, including Big News Network, Digital Journal and Health Technology Net.
You need it live today. Press releases are typically published in 60 minutes or less on every outlet, with no rush fee to add.
You want a guarantee tied to the outlet. Publication of your press release on the outlet you choose is guaranteed. If an outlet doesn't accept your press release as submitted, we work with you directly and give specific suggestions to meet that outlet's standards. Or, if you prefer, we credit your purchase toward another outlet. Choose a single outlet or build your own bundle around your goals.
Your press release runs long or uses rich media. One flat fee per outlet covers unlimited words, images and multimedia. eReleases' Buzz Builder is capped at 400 words.
You want support around the clock. A 24/7 editorial team and a dedicated customer service team back every order.
You want it simple. Pick an outlet, submit your press release, and it's typically published in 60 minutes or less.
You want reporting included. Every press release comes with analytics and traffic reports as standard. The advanced AI Insights & Analytics report is an optional $100 add-on.

Backed by ACCESS Newswire

PressRelease.com is a brand of ACCESS Newswire, one of the top 3 newswires in North America. That gives you:

Added support: a 24/7 editorial team and a dedicated customer service team.
Room to grow: expand distribution geographically and with bundles.
More tools: access to other ACCESS Newswire offerings, such as a media database, pitching, and media and social monitoring.

Add the advanced AI Insights & Analytics report ($100)

Every press release already includes analytics and traffic reports as standard. For deeper insight into how your press release performed and how to make the next one stronger, add the advanced AI Insights & Analytics report for $100.

24-hour performance snapshot: Potential Reach, Media Pickups (split into news & media, online publications and financial sites) and Engagement Rate.
Letter-graded content insights, each with an explanation: Content Quality, Brand Sentiment, SEO Optimization, Readability, Engagement Potential, Newsworthy Score, Message Clarity and LLM Citation Score (how likely AI tools are to cite your press release).
Prioritized Content Recommendations, tagged high or medium impact, with specific action steps.
Downloadable as a PDF to share with your team or clients.

Results vary by press release and outlet. The report measures performance; it doesn't guarantee any level of reach, pickups or engagement.

What the free or entry-level option actually includes

No free release. eReleases doesn't offer a free option.
The entry package is Buzz Builder at $399: 400 words, 1 industry list and PR Newswire national distribution.
eReleases says it "cannot guarantee media coverage."

PressRelease.com guarantees publication of your press release on the outlet you choose, typically within 60 minutes or less, and every outlet comes with analytics and traffic reports.

Pricing example: a funding announcement

Say you're announcing a funding round and want investor and business visibility.

eReleases Newsmaker: $499. National PR Newswire distribution, 2 industry lists and up to 500 words. Embedding an image adds $150, and each extra 100 words adds $150, so a 600-word release with an embedded image costs $799 before any first-time discount.
PressRelease.com, investor bundle: $567. Yahoo Finance ($229), Business Insider ($159) and Benzinga ($179).
PressRelease.com, premium single outlet: $995. Guaranteed publication on Reuters.

If reaching journalists' inboxes through a newswire is the goal, eReleases is built for that. If you want guaranteed publication on outlets your investors already read, PressRelease.com lets you choose them directly.

Frequently asked questions

How much does eReleases cost?

eReleases' pricing page (checked October 20, 2026) lists Buzz Builder at $399, Newsmaker at $499 and PR Pro at $699, with add-ons such as $150 per extra 100 words and $300 for writing. It advertises 30% off for first-time customers. PressRelease.com prices each outlet individually, from $99 to $995.

What's the difference between eReleases and PressRelease.com?

eReleases sends your release over a custom national Cision PR Newswire distribution and emails it to journalists in your chosen industries. PressRelease.com lets you choose the specific outlet, such as USA Today, Major Network News, Business Insider or Yahoo Finance, and guarantees publication of your press release there.

How fast is each service?

eReleases normally sends orders the next work day, before 9 AM Eastern, and offers same-day rush distribution for an added fee. On PressRelease.com, press releases are typically published in 60 minutes or less on every outlet.

Is publication guaranteed?

eReleases guarantees national distribution over Cision PR Newswire and says it cannot guarantee media coverage. PressRelease.com guarantees publication of your press release on the outlet you buy. Neither service can promise that journalists will write a story.

Does PressRelease.com send my release to journalists?

Yes, if you want it. PressRelease.com publishes your press release on the outlet you choose, and you can add a targeted pitch campaign with journalist outreach for $2,500, or a media targeting list for $180. eReleases emails your release to its industry lists.

Can I combine several outlets?

Yes. Choose a single outlet or build your own bundle around your goals. A common choice is Yahoo Finance with Business Insider and Benzinga for financial news. Every price is listed on the PressRelease.com pricing page.

Is there a word or image limit?

No. PressRelease.com charges a flat fee per outlet, with unlimited words, images and multimedia. eReleases' Buzz Builder is capped at 400 words, with $150 per extra 100 words, $150 to embed images and $200 to embed a YouTube video.

What's a good eReleases alternative?

If you'd rather choose the exact outlet than buy a newswire package, PressRelease.com is an eReleases alternative. You pick from 16 outlets, such as USA Today, Major Network News, Business Insider and Yahoo Finance, and pay one flat fee per outlet from $99 with no subscription or minimum. Publication of your press release is guaranteed, typically in 60 minutes or less.

Who is behind PressRelease.com?

PressRelease.com is a brand of ACCESS Newswire, one of the top 3 newswires in North America. That brings added support, the ability to expand distribution geographically and with bundles, and access to other ACCESS Newswire offerings such as a media database, pitching, and media and social monitoring.

Choose exactly where your news appears

Browse all 16 outlets, starting at $99, on our pricing page, or start with USA Today, Major Network News, Business Insider or Yahoo Finance. Guaranteed publication, typically live in 60 minutes or less.