G2 Vendor Directory

PR Newswire

by Cision

785

Reviews

3.9

Star rating

#3

Rank in Press Release Distribution

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Distribution Efficiency
  • Features
  • Customer Support
  • Time Management
  • Network Size

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Small Business Disadvantage
  • Limited Functionality
  • Overpricing

Traffic & LLM citations

Monthly G2.com page views and citations by AI answer engines for PR Newswire.

Page views and citations · PR Newswire

Source: G2 review data

Winning from

Based on reviewers who said they switched from another product.

Losing to

Based on reviewers of other products who said they switched from PR Newswire.

Key stats

+30.8%

21

Small Business

2

Adoption by company size

SegmentShare of reviews
Small Business51.5%
Mid-Market34.1%
Enterprise14.4%

Quarterly history

QuarterReviewsStar rating
2024 Q415.0
2025 Q111.0
2025 Q314.0
2025 Q414.0
2026 Q124.3
2026 Q2134.7
2026 Q3174.3

Satisfaction ratings

Ease of Use7.9
Ease of Setup8.0
Quality of Support8.5
Meets Requirements8.4

What reviewers say

Effective Press Release Distribution, High Initial Costs

4.0

“I like that PR Newswire is the biggest and most reputable press release distribution service. It's comforting to know that top-tier publications have their eyes on it, which means my clients can announce big news and reach media they otherwise wouldn't be able to. I also apprecia”

Founder | Marketer and Entrepreneur

Intuitive Platform with Outstanding Results

5.0

“I really appreciate how PR Newswire is intuitive and very easy to use from a user interface perspective. The customer support has been excellent, helping us to find the right account and ensuring it's financially viable while using their toolkit effectively. I am thrilled with th”

Verified reviewer

Easy Navigation and AI Tools Make PR Simple

4.5

“I use PR Newswire for creating and releasing press releases for my startup. It's simple and easy to navigate, even for someone without PR experience. The AI tools are great because they help ensure an optimized release. Once I upload a press release, it provides feedback on diffe”

Senior Application Definition Consultant