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Spec score 7.2 #12 of 21 in PR Software

What it is

Newswire is a web platform for press release and multimedia distribution, with tools for media outreach and campaign monitoring. Its Media Suite combines a media database, pitching, monitoring, a media room, and release distribution. Distribution packages can reach channels including AP News, Yahoo, Nexstar, Benzinga, and Digital Journal. Analytics include campaign performance data, PDF reports, email open and click tracking, and social engagement metrics; users can also add Google Analytics code to the member panel. Custom keyword alerts can arrive in real time or on hourly, daily, or weekly schedules, with no stated limits on alerts or users. Newswire describes media lists and journalist pitching for small businesses, PR agencies, and in-house teams. It reviews submissions and says notifications are sent within a few hours. Toll-free phone and chat are listed as support options. Services are priced on request, while public distribution options are charged per release: STARTER is $399, paid once, STATE DISTRIBUTION is $599, paid once, BASIC is $659, paid once, and FEATURE is $965, paid once. The public page does not show an ongoing software subscription price.

Spec sheet

Product
Newswire offers press release distribution and multimedia distribution software and services.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Security
Newswire's privacy policy says it has administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, while noting it cannot guarantee complete security.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Support
Newswire lists toll-free phone and chat as customer support contact options.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Company
Newswire is identified as an ACCESS Newswire brand, and the company was founded in 2004.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Analytics
Newswire Analytics provides campaign performance data, PDF reports, email open and click tracking, and social media engagement metrics.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Distribution
Its distribution packages target audiences through channels including AP News, Yahoo, Nexstar, Benzinga, and Digital Journal.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Editorial review
Newswire says its editorial process reviews submissions and sends notifications within a few hours.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Google Analytics
Users can add their own Google Analytics code to the member panel to collect more data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Media monitoring
Media monitoring supports customizable keyword alerts delivered in real time, hourly, daily, or weekly, with no stated limits on alerts or users.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Media outreach
The homepage describes services for small businesses, PR agencies, and in-house PR teams, including media lists and journalist pitching.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Media Suite
Media Suite brings together media database, media pitching, media monitoring, media room, and press release distribution in one platform.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
Platform limitation
Newswire's public pricing page lists distribution packages priced per release and does not show an ongoing software subscription price.Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com

Plans and prices

STARTER $399, paid once PER RELEASE Digital Journal and Online News & Media · estimated reach 6–10 million monthly readers · unlimited words and images Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
STATE DISTRIBUTION $599, paid once PER RELEASE Regional news outlets and local TV stations · state digital publications · unlimited words and images · Insights and Analytics report · not for regulatory distribution Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
BASIC $659, paid once PER RELEASE AP News, Digital Journal, and more · estimated reach 75–100 million monthly readers · unlimited words and images Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com
FEATURE $965, paid once PER RELEASE AP News, Yahoo, Nexstar, and major outlets · estimated reach 150–200 million monthly readers · unlimited words and images Read 4 Oct 2026 · newswire.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Media Suite combines five media functions.
  • Alerts support real-time, hourly, daily, or weekly delivery.
  • Analytics include PDF reports and email tracking.
  • Phone and chat support are listed.

Limits

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Public packages are priced per release.
  • Ongoing software subscription pricing is not shown.

Who it suits

Newswire suits small businesses, PR agencies, and in-house PR teams seeking media lists, journalist pitching, and release distribution. It may also suit teams that want scheduled keyword monitoring and campaign analytics.

Verdict

Newswire brings outreach, monitoring, and release distribution together in a web platform. Buyers should distinguish its per-release public packages from service pricing, which is available on request.

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