Tool Information
PRWeb distributes press releases through search, social media and partner networks, with photo and video support and categorisation across more than 50 industry sectors. It is owned by Cision.
You can create a free account yourself. Package prices are shown during the purchase flow rather than on the homepage.
What users say elsewhere
A summary of patterns across popular review sites and community discussions
- Self-serve account creation
- Multimedia support
- Wide sector categories
- Backed by Cision
- Package prices not on homepage
- Reach depends on package
- Releases are public once sent
- Not a full PR suite
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Is this a fit for your team?
How much setup and in-house expertise this tool needs, and how much you would depend on outside help
Independence checks 1 of 5 met, 4 unknown
✓Can start on your own. Free account signup, self-serve.
?Works without marketing know-how. Little public detail on guidance for first-time users.
?Your team can run it day to day. Little public detail on day to day use.
?Low risk of costly mistakes. Releases are public once published.
?Affordable to start small. Package prices are not shown on the homepage.
you want to send a press release yourself without a sales call.
you need monitoring or journalist outreach tools.
Video tutorials
A few walkthroughs to see the tool in action before you commit
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers, plus what users report on review sites
PRWeb is a press release distribution service owned by Cision. It sends your announcement to online news sites and search engines. Capterra lists it under multi-channel distribution. It helps you publish news widely, but it does not get journalists to cover you.
It can work for simple, occasional releases. One Capterra UK reviewer found it affordable and easy for basic distribution, while another found the platform complex and the interface clunky. Capterra shows only 2 reviews, so the picture is thin. A sponsored comparison also reports billing disputes and weaker support, so read recent reviews first.
Capterra UK lists no specific price. A sponsored comparison (Evertise) gives a range of $99 to $455 per release and says editorial help costs extra. Packages and prices change, so confirm on the PRWeb pricing page. Budget separately for writing the release and for any add-ons.
You can write and submit a press release and have it distributed online. Capterra lists multi-channel distribution and multi-channel marketing as features, and one reviewer mentions daily news alerts. Reporting is described as lacking by one Capterra reviewer compared with competitors. We could not confirm other features on the vendor site.
It only helps with distribution. A wire spreads your release but does not guarantee journalist pickup or real coverage. Search value from syndicated copies is usually modest, so treat it as a way to get news online, not as a PR strategy. Someone still has to write the release and approach journalists.
Capterra UK lists no integrations. One reviewer notes it sits within the Cision ecosystem, but we could not confirm how that connects to other tools. Assume you will use it through its own website. Ask Cision if you need links to a CRM or analytics.
Check recent reviews, since the sources disagree: a sponsored comparison cites 1.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot versus 3.8 on G2, with billing complaints. That source also ranks a competitor first, so treat it with caution. Capterra lists the US only as the available country, so confirm it suits your market. Make sure you understand recurring billing and what is included in each package.
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