EIN Presswire alternatives: prices and outlets compared
EIN Presswire sells press release distribution from $149 for one release, with lower per-release prices in bundles. People compare alternatives when they want a total potential reach figure, help writing the release, every live link with its Domain Rating, a refund if it does not go live, or directory listings in the same order. Below is how the two compare, using EIN Presswire's own pricing page.
Updated · Citable
EIN Presswire pricing
| Plan | Price | Releases | Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $149 | 1 | 700 |
| Pro+ | $499 | 5 (+1 free, limited offer) | 1,000 |
| Corporate | $999 | 15 | 2,500 |
EIN Presswire vs Citable
| EIN Presswire | Citable | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 for 1 release; $499 for 5 (+1 free offer); $999 for 15 | $599 per release |
| Pricing model | Prepaid release credits, valid 365 days | Paid once per release; no membership, account or subscription |
| Distribution | AP News, USA TODAY Network, Nexstar, US TV and radio stations, news sites, Google News, Bloomberg Terminal | 500+ news sites, plus TV and radio networks |
| Named outlets | AP News, USA TODAY Network, Nexstar | In the network: Associated Press, USA Today, Benzinga, Barchart, StreetInsider, The Globe and Mail |
| Reach figure | AP News: 35M unique monthly visitors (its figure); no total | 220M+ potential reach, from the wire's own report |
| Length | 700 words (Basic) to 2,500 words (Corporate) | 250–1,200 words |
| Links | 3 keyword anchor text links per release | Up to five links to your site, on outlets up to DR 92 |
| Writing help | Not published | Write it yourself, import a document, or have AI draft it from your notes; edits until you submit |
| Report | Not published | Every live link, checked until it stays up, plus the wire's report with each site's reach and Domain Rating |
| Delivery guarantee | Not published | Live on a site in the package within 48 hours of submitting, or a full refund |
| Directory launch | No | Optional: up to 100 startup directories (75% dofollow) for $239, or $738 with the release |
What EIN Presswire does well
- Price. AP News distribution from $149, and $66.60 per release on the 15-release Corporate plan.
- Targeting. Releases can target countries and industries, with more targets on higher plans.
- Bundles. Credits last a year, which suits regular announcements.
Why people look for an alternative
- They want a bigger named network and a total potential reach figure they can quote, not one outlet's audience.
- They want help writing the release instead of starting from a blank page.
- They want a refund if nothing goes live within a set time.
- They prefer brand or URL anchors to keyword anchors. Google's link spam policy names optimized anchor text in press releases as a pattern it may ignore or act on.
- They are also launching a product and want directory listings in the same order.
Which to choose
Choose EIN Presswire if you publish several releases a year, write them yourself, and price per release is the deciding factor.
Choose Citable for a single important announcement, such as a launch or funding round, where you want a network of 500+ news sites that includes AP and USA Today, AI help with the draft, every live link with each site's Domain Rating, and a refund if it is not live within 48 hours. See how much a press release costs for the wider market.
Other EIN Presswire alternatives
| Service | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Citable | $599 per release | Startup and SaaS announcements, with AI drafting and a delivery guarantee |
| PR Newswire | Reported $850–$1,145 (national, 400 words) | Public companies and enterprise PR teams |
| Business Wire | From $475 (local US, 400 words) | Investor relations and disclosure |
| GlobeNewswire | Reported ~$350 base (400 words) | Public company investor news |
| PRWeb | From $120 per release | Low-cost self-serve releases |
| Newswire.com | From $399 per release | Long releases with many images |
Questions people ask
Is EIN Presswire legit?
Yes. It is a long-running distribution service. Like any wire, it is paid distribution: releases run labeled as press releases, not as editorial coverage.
Are EIN Presswire links dofollow?
Its pricing page does not say. Most syndicated press release links are nofollow or sponsored. See press release backlinks.