# PR Newswire Cost vs Business Wire, GlobeNewswire and World Wire

> By World Wire Editorial Desk · Published September 30, 2026 · Updated November 2, 2026
> Source: https://world-wire.com/press-release-distribution-pricing-comparison/

PR Newswire costs $355 to $850 per 400-word release in 2026, plus an annual membership fee that it does not publish. Business Wire starts at $475, GlobeNewswire is quote-based, and budget and mid-market wires range from $14 (World Wire Basic) to $1,205 (ACCESS Newswire US Premium). This guide puts every published price in one table, then works out the real cost of 1 release and of 6 releases a year.

> **Key takeaways**
> - PR Newswire cost: State from $355, Top Markets from $650, National from $850, each with 400 words, plus an annual membership fee.
> - Business Wire publishes one price, $475 for 400 words of U.S. local distribution; GlobeNewswire publishes none.
> - Word overages, regional add-ons and multimedia fees can add hundreds of dollars to a single release.
> - Six national PR Newswire releases cost about $5,595 using its bundle; six World Wire WW Platinum releases with AP News and USA Today cost $953.16 with the 6-pack saving.
> - World Wire charges no membership, no subscription and no per-word fees.

## How much does PR Newswire cost in 2026?

PR Newswire, owned by Cision, publishes entry prices on its [pricing page](https://www.prnewswire.com/account/pricing). Each newsline includes 400 words:

| PR Newswire option | Single release | Bundle of 4 |
|---|---|---|
| State newsline | From $355 | $2,395 |
| Top Markets | From $650 | $3,095 |
| National | From $850 | $3,895 |

The page also states that "PR Newswire is a membership organization subject to an annual fee". The amount is not published. Reseller Send2Press describes the Cision and PR Newswire annual membership as $310, and the bundle cards state membership is included at no extra charge. The per-word overage rate is not published either.

For that money you get very large stated reach: "440,000+ newsrooms, direct feeds and subscribers", 9,000+ websites and digital media outlets, targeting in 170+ countries and a Visibility Report. Our [PR Newswire review](https://world-wire.com/pr-newswire-review-pricing/) covers what is included.

## Press release distribution pricing table for 2026

The table compares nine providers. All figures are prices as published on each provider's website in November 2026; confirm before you buy.

| Provider | Entry price | Other published tiers | Words included | Membership or contract | Extra words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR Newswire | $355 (State) | $650 Top Markets, $850 National; bundles $2,395 to $3,895 | 400 | Annual fee, amount not published | Rate not published |
| Business Wire | $475 (U.S. local) | National and flat-rate plans quote-based | 400 | None published | 100-word increments, rate not published |
| GlobeNewswire | Quote-based | Per release or annual, quote-based | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| EIN Presswire | $149 | Pro+ $499 for 5; Corporate $999 for 15 | 700 to 2,500 by tier | None shown; credits valid 1 year | Not applicable |
| PRWeb | $120 | $245, $360, $480; Web Influence and Web Power quote-based | Guidelines suggest 300 to 800 | None shown | Not published |
| ACCESS Newswire | $475 (Budget) | $599 State, $1,205 US Premium; International and Global quote-based | Unlimited | No contracts stated | None |
| Newswire.com | $399 (Starter) | $599 State, $659 Basic, $965 Feature | Unlimited | None shown | None |
| eReleases | $399 (Buzz Builder) | $499 Newsmaker, $699 PR Pro | 400 to 600 | None | $150 per 100 words |
| World Wire | $14 (Basic) | $19, $35, $49, $169, $199 | No per-word fees | None; credits never expire | None |

Business Wire's own page shows only the $475 figure. Third-party site Prezly reports regional from $510 and national from $940, but those numbers are not on the official [Business Wire pricing page](https://www.businesswire.com/pricing). See our [Business Wire review](https://world-wire.com/business-wire-review-pricing/) and [GlobeNewswire review](https://world-wire.com/globenewswire-review-pricing/) for detail on each.

## Hidden costs: membership fees, word overages and add-ons

The sticker price is rarely the final price. Four kinds of extras account for most of the gap.

**Membership fees.** PR Newswire charges an annual membership fee on top of per-release costs, unless you buy a bundle that includes it. Business Wire, EIN Presswire, eReleases and World Wire show no membership fee.

**Word overages.** A 400-word cap is tight once you add a quote, a dateline and an "About" boilerplate. Published overage rates include:

- eReleases: $150 per extra 100-word block.
- 24-7 Press Release Mass Media Visibility: $110 per 100 words over its 375-word limit.
- Send2Press S2P+CISION plans: $95 or $195 per extra 100 words.
- PR Newswire and Business Wire: overages apply, but the rates are not published.

ACCESS Newswire, Newswire.com and World Wire do not charge per word.

**Regional and international add-ons.** On the [eReleases pricing page](https://www.ereleases.com/pricing/), international distribution costs $150 per country or $1,000 for global, and local saturation costs $150. Business Wire prices translation per language, and ACCESS Newswire prices International and Global tiers by quote.

**Multimedia and writing.** eReleases charges $150 per image, $200 per video and $300 for writing. Business Wire prices multimedia per asset. World Wire includes up to 3 inline images, 1 featured image and 1 YouTube video in every release, plus a built-in AI press release writer.

> **Tip:** A 600-word release on eReleases Buzz Builder costs $399 plus $300 in overage, or $699. That is the same as the PR Pro tier, which includes 600 words and a Cision Influencer List.

## Worked example: the cost of 1 press release

Scenario: one 400-word release with the broadest published distribution at each provider's entry or national tier.

| Provider | Option | Cost for 1 release |
|---|---|---|
| PR Newswire | National | $850 plus the annual membership fee (about $1,160 if the fee is $310, as Send2Press describes it) |
| Business Wire | U.S. local | $475 (national by quote) |
| GlobeNewswire | Any | Ask for a written quote |
| ACCESS Newswire | Budget | $475 |
| Newswire.com | Starter | $399 |
| eReleases | Buzz Builder | $399, or $279.30 with 30% off a first order |
| PRWeb | Standard (first tier with 1,200+ site syndication) | $245 |
| EIN Presswire | Basic | $149 |
| World Wire | WW Platinum plus indexing | $172.90 |
| World Wire | Basic plus indexing | $17.90 |

## Worked example: the cost of 6 press releases a year

Scenario: six 400-word releases over 12 months, using bundles or packs where they are published.

| Provider | How you buy | Cost for 6 releases |
|---|---|---|
| PR Newswire National | Bundle of 4 ($3,895) plus 2 singles ($1,700) | $5,595, assuming the bundle's membership covers the year |
| PR Newswire State | Bundle of 4 ($2,395) plus 2 singles ($710) | $3,105, same assumption |
| Business Wire | 6 at the $475 starting price | $2,850 (national by quote) |
| GlobeNewswire | Per release or annual | Quote-based |
| ACCESS Newswire | 6 Budget releases | $2,850 before pack discounts (amount not stated) |
| Newswire.com | 6 Starter releases | $2,394 |
| eReleases | First at 30% off, then 5 at $399 | $2,274.30 |
| PRWeb | 6 Standard releases | $1,470 |
| EIN Presswire | Pro+ ($499 for 5) plus 1 Basic ($149) | $648, or $499 if the limited-time bonus sixth release still applies |
| World Wire WW Platinum | 6-release pack, 6% off | $953.16, or $976.56 with indexing on each |
| World Wire Basic | 6-release pack, 6% off | $78.96, or $102.36 with indexing on each |

The World Wire figures assume the 6% pack saving applies to package prices and the $3.90 indexing add-on is paid on each release.

## What the price buys: reach, links and reports

Comparing cost per release only makes sense next to what each release delivers. Three questions help:

1. **Which outlets are named?** PR Newswire and Business Wire state network sizes; World Wire WW Platinum names AP News, USA Today, Barchart, StreetInsider and Benzinga for $169.
2. **What is the link policy?** EIN Presswire, PRWeb and eReleases state links are nofollow. World Wire UltraSEO ($35) is 100% dofollow.
3. **Can you verify the result?** A report listing every live URL with Domain Rating and traffic lets you check what you paid for.

## World Wire pricing explained

World Wire bills in credits, where 1 credit equals $1. Credits never expire, and there is no subscription, no annual membership and no per-word fee.

- **Basic $14** and **Standard $19:** 400+ publishers, top DR 82.
- **UltraSEO $35:** 200+ placements, 100% dofollow, about 1 hour.
- **All Access $49:** 400+ outlets for crypto, iGaming, forex, CBD and other VUCA industries that traditional newswires restrict.
- **WW Platinum $169:** 500+ publishers including AP News and USA Today, top DR 94.
- **WW Premium $199:** Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, Business Insider and Digital Journal.
- **Single outlets:** USA Today $59, AP News $75, Barchart $49, StreetInsider $49.
- **Indexing for all links:** $3.90 per package, submitting each live URL for indexing.

Packs of 3, 6 or 12 releases save 3%, 6% or 10%, and agency tiers from 250 credits cut the credit price by up to 15%. The [WW Platinum sample report](https://world-wire.com/sample-report/ww-platinum/) shows 523 live placements and about 220M reach. Limitations: there is no journalist database or pitching, and premium outlets cost extra outside WW Platinum and WW Premium.

## Bottom line

PR Newswire cost runs from $355 to $850 per release plus an annual membership fee, while Business Wire and GlobeNewswire quote most of their range. Mid-market wires sit between $149 and $1,205. World Wire offers the lowest published entry price at $14 and AP News plus USA Today coverage at $169. Read [how much a press release costs](https://world-wire.com/how-much-does-a-press-release-cost/) for budgeting help, open the [Basic sample report](https://world-wire.com/sample-report/basic/), and compare packages on the [pricing page](https://world-wire.com/pricing/).

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does PR Newswire cost per release?

PR Newswire lists State newslines from $355, Top Markets from $650 and National from $850, each including 400 words. Four-release bundles cost $2,395, $3,095 and $3,895.

### Does PR Newswire charge an annual membership fee?

Yes. PR Newswire states that it is a membership organization subject to an annual fee but does not publish the amount. Reseller Send2Press describes the annual membership as $310, and PR Newswire's four-release bundles include membership.

### How much does Business Wire cost compared with PR Newswire?

Business Wire publishes a $475 starting price for 400 words of U.S. local distribution and no membership fee. National, multimedia and translation pricing is quote-based.

### Is GlobeNewswire pricing published?

No. GlobeNewswire pricing is quote-based, and Notified states that releases can be bought per release or annually. Ask for a written quote that lists every fee.

### What is the cheapest way to send 6 press releases a year?

Among the published prices compared here, World Wire Basic is the lowest at $78.96 for 6 releases with the 6% prepaid pack saving, or $102.36 with indexing added to each release.