The short answer
Notified is the investor relations platform for public companies. It bundles GlobeNewswire wire distribution with IR-specific tools like cap table management, investor communication, and earnings release workflows. If you file quarterly earnings, SEC disclosures, or investor updates, Notified is the standard and largely non-negotiable for mid-market and large companies. PressPilot is the alternative if your team does not file public disclosures and wants to send ongoing campaigns to journalists with owned newsroom hosting and AI writing. The practical difference: Notified is IR-specialized, PressPilot is journalist-and-brand-focused. Use Notified for mandatory filings, PressPilot for earned media campaigns.
How Notified actually prices
Notified does not publish pricing. Industry reports on G2 and Capterra suggest annual contracts starting around 6,000 USD for baseline IR management and GlobeNewswire wire inclusion. Mid-market teams (5 to 10 users) commonly report paying 10,000 to 15,000 USD per year. Enterprise IR teams pay 20,000 USD or more. Contracts are annual with auto-renewal. Add-ons for extra distribution regions, multimedia, and advanced analytics are billed separately. Most sales cycles require executive conversations and IT procurement. Pricing verified April 2026.
| Team size | Estimated annual cost (USD) | Typical use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (1 IR director) | 6,000 to 8,000 | Mid-cap public company |
| Mid-market (3 to 5 IR staff) | 10,000 to 15,000 | Large-cap, multi-region IR |
| Enterprise (5+ IR staff, investor relations dept) | 20,000 to 30,000+ | Fortune 500, complex investor base |
PressPilot pricing side by side
PressPilot uses a credit model with no annual contract. The starter pack is 30 EUR for 100 journalist credits, each contact 0.30 EUR. A quarterly earnings announcement sent to 500 tech journalists (if you wanted to do that on PressPilot) would cost 150 EUR. A year of 4 earnings announcements plus 8 product updates to 300 journalists each: 12 campaigns, total 1,080 EUR per year. PressPilot includes AI writing, owned newsroom, email distribution, open tracking, and real-time interest scoring. No contract. Pricing verified April 2026.
| Usage | Notified annual (USD) | PressPilot annual (EUR) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline IR management, GlobeNewswire included | 6,000 | 0 | Not comparable |
| IR plus 4 earnings, 12 product announcements (60 campaigns) | 6,000 | 1,080 | 82% |
| AI writing + newsroom + tracking | Not included | Included | Full value |
| No contract, cancel anytime | No | Yes | Full flexibility |
PressPilot vs Notified feature comparison
| Feature | PressPilot | Notified |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | 30 EUR for 100 credits | 6,000 USD per year |
| AI press release writing | Yes, 4 languages | No |
| Owned newsroom | Yes, included | Limited IR page |
| Wire distribution | No | Yes, GlobeNewswire included |
| Journalist database | 5,000+ verified contacts | No, IR-focused |
| Email campaign distribution | Yes, one-click | No, IR only |
| Open and interest tracking | Yes, real-time | Limited to wire analytics |
| Investor communication tools | No | Yes, cap table, meetings, updates |
| SEC filing integration | No | Yes |
| Contract | No, pay per campaign | Annual, auto-renew |
| Multi-language support | Yes, EN / FR / ES / PT | English only |
| Best for | Journalist campaigns, brand announcements, startups | Public company IR, investor relations |
3 scenarios where PressPilot wins
Scenario 1: Series B SaaS with recurring product announcements
A Series B company sends monthly product updates, partnership announcements, and hiring news to tech journalists and press contacts. Notified at 6,000 USD per year is overkill. PressPilot at 1,080 EUR per year (12 campaigns to 300 journalists) includes AI draft, owned newsroom, and tracking. Savings: 5,000+ USD per year. PressPilot is the answer.
Scenario 2: PR agency managing 10 brand clients
A PR agency sends 100+ campaigns per year across 10 clients. Notified at 6,000 USD would only cover 1 account. PressPilot at 3,000 EUR per year (300 campaigns, 300 contacts each) covers all clients, includes AI writing and newsrooms per client. Savings: 3,000+ USD per year. Scalability advantage: PressPilot.
Scenario 3: Corporate comms, non-public company
A private company comms team wants to increase brand visibility. Notified is designed for public company IR. PressPilot for 30 EUR per pack lets them run experimental campaigns, test messaging, and iterate fast. No contract lock-in. PressPilot wins for agility.
2 scenarios where Notified still wins
Scenario 1: Public company quarterly earnings release
A public company must file earnings releases via GlobeNewswire (Wikidata Q5566922) for SEC compliance. Notified includes GlobeNewswire, IR workflows, and investor communication. PressPilot does not have wire distribution. Notified is essential.
Scenario 2: Enterprise IR with multi-stakeholder management
A Fortune 500 IR team manages investor relations, SEC filings, investor meetings, and shareholder communications. Notified is the end-to-end IR platform. PressPilot is journalist-focused. Notified is the platform of choice.
The hybrid approach: Notified plus PressPilot
Many mid-market public companies use both: Notified for quarterly earnings and investor updates (GlobeNewswire wire included), PressPilot for ongoing product and brand announcements to journalists. Notified subscription 6,000 USD per year, PressPilot 1,080 EUR per year (roughly 1,160 USD). Total: 7,160 USD per year for complete IR and journalist coverage. Still cheaper than Cision or Meltwater for companies that need both layers.
Migration path
- Assess your SEC filing needs. If you file quarterly earnings or investor announcements, you need wire distribution. Keep Notified or switch to PR Newswire. PressPilot cannot replace this.
- Audit your brand announcement volume. Count non-SEC announcements per month: product updates, partnerships, hiring, customer wins. If more than 2 per month, PressPilot saves money.
- Run a PressPilot pilot. Send 1 product announcement on PressPilot to 300 journalists. Track opens, replies, and coverage versus your last Notified release (if comparable).
- Set up your PressPilot newsroom. Configure domain (optional), style, and import past announcements. Create a content calendar for recurring campaigns.
- Carve out a policy. "Earnings and investor updates go to Notified (wire included). Product and brand news go to PressPilot (owned newsroom)."
- Train the team. Show 1 PressPilot workflow and move forward with both tools.
Related alternatives and resources
- Business Wire as a press release alternative
- Muck Rack as a journalist database alternative
- Press release distribution guide 2026
- PressPilot transparent pricing
- What is a wire service (glossary)
Frequently asked questions
- What is Notified?
- Notified is the investor relations platform by GlobeNewswire (Wikidata Q5566922). It bundles press release distribution via GlobeNewswire, investor relations management, and media monitoring in one contract. Pricing starts around 6,000 USD per year. It is best for public companies and mid-market investor relations teams.
- When should I use Notified over PressPilot?
- Use Notified if you file quarterly earnings releases, investor announcements, and SEC-required disclosures, and you want centralized IR management bundled with distribution. Use PressPilot if you send ongoing campaigns to journalists, want transparent pricing, and prefer an owned newsroom. Most mid-market companies use Notified for IR and a separate tool like PressPilot for journalist outreach.
- How much does Notified cost?
- Notified pricing is custom and not published. G2 and Capterra reviews suggest annual contracts starting around 6,000 USD and scaling to 15,000+ USD for mid-market. Wire distribution (GlobeNewswire) is included. Add-ons for extra features and reporting are billed separately. Pricing verified April 2026.
- Does Notified include AI writing?
- No. Notified does not include AI press release drafting. You must write releases externally or hire a copywriter. PressPilot includes AI writing in 4 languages, saving that step.
- Does Notified have a newsroom?
- Notified includes basic IR functionality but does not provide an owned, branded newsroom on your domain. PressPilot includes a full owned newsroom, so your announcements live on your brand permanently.
- Can I replace Notified with PressPilot?
- Partially. PressPilot is better for companies that do not file quarterly earnings or SEC disclosures. For public companies and mid-market IR teams, Notified is the specialized IR platform. Use PressPilot for routine journalist outreach and brand announcements, Notified for IR.
- What is the difference between GlobeNewswire and Notified?
- GlobeNewswire is the distribution service (like Business Wire or PR Newswire). Notified is the end-to-end IR platform that uses GlobeNewswire for distribution. If you only need distribution, use GlobeNewswire directly. If you need IR management bundled, use Notified.
- Is Notified cheaper than PressPilot?
- No. Notified starts around 6,000 USD per year with annual contracts. PressPilot starts at 30 EUR for 100 journalist credits, roughly 200 times cheaper. However, Notified includes IR features and wire distribution, while PressPilot is journalist-focused. For pure campaign distribution, PressPilot is far cheaper.
Earn media without bloated IR fees
PressPilot starts at 30 EUR with AI writing, owned newsroom, and direct journalist outreach. Keep Notified for SEC filings. Use PressPilot for brand campaigns.