Press Release Services Compared: BrandPush, EIN Presswire, PR Newswire & Us
Prices checked October 2026 · By 30 Second Productions
Short answer: EIN Presswire is the cheapest if you write your own release ($149). BrandPush gives you more sites for the money if you write it yourself. PR Newswire is the big name for wide, targeted reach, but its prices are not public. 30 Second Productions writes it for you and publishes in 48 hours for $349.
A press release service sends your news out to news sites. They differ a lot in price, speed, and whether they write it for you.
We compared four services using their own public pages.
At a glance
| Option | Price | Writing included? | Turnaround | What's included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIN Presswire | $149 for 1 release. $499 for 5. $999 for 15. | No (free AI draft tool) | About 2 hours review once your account is verified (new accounts: up to 2 business days) | AP News on every plan; 3,900+ topic and region sites, based on fit; Google News via news aggregators | People who write their own releases and send news often |
| BrandPush | $195–$795 one-time (4 packages). Growth: $265 | Extra: $40–$80 | Within 5 business days after approval (7 for Ultimate). Add 2–3 days if they write it. | 200–400 outlets, by package (Growth: 300 incl. Google News publishers); live-link report; white-label report; "As Seen On" badge | People who want more sites for the money, or have a topic like CBD or crypto |
| PR Newswire | Not listed publicly. A Prezly guide (Sept 2026) reports national US from $850 for 400 words. | Not listed publicly | Not listed publicly | Says it reaches 440,000+ newsrooms, feeds and subscribers and 9,000+ websites; targeting in 170+ countries and 40+ languages; 24/7 editorial team | Larger companies with big news that needs wide, targeted reach |
| 30 Second Productions | $349 one-time, writing included | Yes, included | Live within 48 hours of your approval | Release written for you; 200+ news sites incl. NBC, Fox, CBS & ABC affiliate sites, AP News, USA Today; live-link report; "Featured In" badges; social posts | Local business owners who want it written and handled for them |
EIN Presswire
- Price
- $149 for 1 release. $499 for 5. $999 for 15.
- Writing included?
- No (free AI draft tool)
- Turnaround
- About 2 hours review once your account is verified (new accounts: up to 2 business days)
- What's included
- AP News on every plan; 3,900+ topic and region sites, based on fit; Google News via news aggregators
- Best for
- People who write their own releases and send news often
BrandPush
- Price
- $195–$795 one-time (4 packages). Growth: $265
- Writing included?
- Extra: $40–$80
- Turnaround
- Within 5 business days after approval (7 for Ultimate). Add 2–3 days if they write it.
- What's included
- 200–400 outlets, by package (Growth: 300 incl. Google News publishers); live-link report; white-label report; "As Seen On" badge
- Best for
- People who want more sites for the money, or have a topic like CBD or crypto
PR Newswire
- Price
- Not listed publicly. A Prezly guide (Sept 2026) reports national US from $850 for 400 words.
- Writing included?
- Not listed publicly
- Turnaround
- Not listed publicly
- What's included
- Says it reaches 440,000+ newsrooms, feeds and subscribers and 9,000+ websites; targeting in 170+ countries and 40+ languages; 24/7 editorial team
- Best for
- Larger companies with big news that needs wide, targeted reach
30 Second Productions
- Price
- $349 one-time, writing included
- Writing included?
- Yes, included
- Turnaround
- Live within 48 hours of your approval
- What's included
- Release written for you; 200+ news sites incl. NBC, Fox, CBS & ABC affiliate sites, AP News, USA Today; live-link report; "Featured In" badges; social posts
- Best for
- Local business owners who want it written and handled for them
Prices checked October 2026 on each company's own public page. See sources below.
EIN Presswire
EIN Presswire is a self-serve news wire. You write the release and send it.
Their team checks it first. Once your account is verified, that takes about two hours. New accounts can take up to two business days.
Every plan includes AP News. Your release can also go to 3,900+ topic and region sites, based on fit.
They do not write releases for you. They offer a free AI tool to help you draft one.
Bulk plans make each release cheaper. On the 15-release plan, each one works out to $66.60.
Good
- ✓ Lowest price per release of the ones we checked
- ✓ Fast review
- ✓ Country and industry targeting
Watch out
- • You write the release
- • Refunds only within 60 days and if under 25% of credits are used
EIN Presswire is the better pick if you can write your own release and you send news often.
BrandPush
BrandPush sells one-time packages. Its Growth package is $265 for 300 news sites, including Google News publishers.
Writing costs extra: $40 for a short release, $60 for a regular one, or $80 for a long one. You can also upload your own for free.
Its top packages add big names. Authority ($595) and Ultimate ($795) include AP News and Business Insider.
Ultimate comes with a promise of at least 2 AI answers that cite you, or your money back.
Its Access package ($195) is made for topics many sites turn down, like CBD, crypto and betting.
Publishing takes up to 5 business days after you approve (7 for Ultimate).
Good
- ✓ More outlets per dollar
- ✓ Written AI-citation promise on Ultimate
- ✓ A package for sensitive topics
Watch out
- • Writing is extra
- • Slower: up to 5–7 business days
BrandPush is the better pick if you want the most sites for your money, a written AI-citation promise, or your topic is CBD, crypto or betting.
PR Newswire
PR Newswire is a large news wire. It says it reaches 440,000+ newsrooms, direct feeds and subscribers, plus 9,000+ websites.
You can aim a release at states, cities and industries, in more than 170 countries and over 40 languages. Its editorial team is open 24/7.
Prices are not on its website. You start by opening an account or asking for a demo.
A Prezly guide, updated September 2026, reports that national US sends start at $850 for up to 400 words. Longer releases can cost more.
Good
- ✓ Very wide reach and targeting
- ✓ Editorial team open 24/7
Watch out
- • No public prices
- • Reported prices are higher than the others here
PR Newswire is the better pick if you are a larger company that needs wide, targeted news wire reach and has the budget.
30 Second Productions
We write the press release for you. You fill in a short form, and a real writer does the rest.
You read it first. Nothing goes out until you say go.
Then we publish it on 200+ news sites in 48 hours. That includes NBC, Fox, CBS and ABC affiliate news sites, AP News and USA Today.
You get a report with a live link to every site, plus "Featured In" badges and ready-to-post social posts.
To be clear: these are regional affiliate sites, not the main NBC.com home page. No release can promise a front-page story.
If you are not happy, you get a full refund within 30 days.
Good
- ✓ Writing included
- ✓ You approve before anything goes live
- ✓ Fast: 48 hours after approval
Watch out
- • Costs more than self-serve wires if you already have a release
- • One package, no bulk plans
We are the better pick if you want someone to write it and handle everything for you.
How to choose
- Do you already have a release written? If yes, a self-serve wire may cost less.
- Do you want someone to write it? Check if writing costs extra.
- How fast do you need it live? Compare the days after approval.
- Which sites matter to you? Ask for the list, not just the number.
- Do you need to target a country, state or industry?
- What happens if it does not publish? Read the refund rules.
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Get Started — $349Questions people ask
What is the cheapest press release service?
Of the ones we checked, EIN Presswire is the cheapest per release: $149 for one, or $66.60 each on its 15-release plan. You write the release yourself.
Which press release services write the release for you?
30 Second Productions includes writing in the $349 price. BrandPush charges $40 to $80 extra. EIN Presswire does not offer writing. PR Newswire does not list it publicly.
How much does PR Newswire cost?
PR Newswire does not list prices on its website. A Prezly guide updated in September 2026 reports that national US distribution starts at $850 for up to 400 words.
Will my press release appear on the main NBC or Fox website?
With us, no. We publish on regional NBC, Fox, CBS and ABC affiliate news sites. Be careful of any service that promises a story on a network home page.
How fast will my press release go live?
We publish within 48 hours of your approval. BrandPush says up to 5 business days (7 for Ultimate). EIN Presswire says review takes about 2 hours once your account is verified.
Sources
Prices checked October 2026. Where a company does not publish a fact, we say "Not listed publicly".
- EIN Presswire: pricing page: https://www.einpresswire.com/pricing
- EIN Presswire: FAQ: https://www.einpresswire.com/faq
- BrandPush: pricing page: https://www.brandpush.co/pricing
- PR Newswire: home page (no public prices): https://www.prnewswire.com/
- PR Newswire: distribution and placement page: https://www.prnewswire.com/pr-distribution-and-placement/
- Prezly: PR Newswire pricing guide (updated September 2026): https://www.prezly.com/academy/pr-newswire-pricing
- 30 Second Productions: press coverage page: https://www.30secondproductions.com/press-coverage
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