Three transparent plans
Starter
100 credits
0.30 EUR per contact
- AI press release writing (4 languages)
- 100 journalist credits
- Real-time open and click tracking
- Branded newsroom (hosted on your domain)
- Campaign scheduling
- GDPR compliant, EU data residency
Growth
500 credits
0.27 EUR per contact
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- 500 journalist credits
- Multi-language campaigns (EN, FR, ES, PT)
- Email campaign builder
- Team seats (up to 3 users)
- API access (webhooks)
- HubSpot integration
Scale
1000 credits
0.24 EUR per contact
- Everything in Growth, plus:
- 1,000 journalist credits
- Unlimited team seats
- CSV bulk imports
- Zapier automation
- Priority support (24-hour response)
- Custom branding (remove PressPilot footer)
How credits work
Buy a credit pack
Choose Starter (100 credits), Growth (500), or Scale (1,000). No monthly billing, no minimum. You own every credit forever.
Filter journalists by beat
Select which journalists see your press release. Filter by industry, outlet, geography, or engagement history. The dashboard shows exactly how many journalists match.
Send, track, and optimize
Each journalist on your list costs one credit. See opens, clicks, and replies in real time. Unused credits stay in your account indefinitely.
Transparent cost per contact
0.30 EUR per contact
Starter plan: 30 EUR for 100 credits. No markup, no add-ons, no "credits used for backend" tricks.
No seat fees
Add 5 teammates at Growth plan or 50 at Scale. Everyone shares the same credit pool. No per-user charges.
No annual contract
Buy today, use it anytime, cancel anytime. Credits never expire. Zero lock-in, zero early termination fees.
Roll-over credits
Unused credits stay in your account forever. Buy 100 in Q1, send 50, the remaining 50 wait for Q3.
PressPilot vs traditional platforms
Enterprise PR platforms hide pricing behind annual contracts and sales calls. Here is what comparable annual spend looks like (pricing verified April 2026):
| Platform | Typical cost per year | Contract lock-in | Per-campaign cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| PressPilot Starter | 360 EUR (30 x 12 months) | None | 30 EUR per 100 contacts |
| Cision | 7,200 USD (est.) | Annual, auto-renew | Not transparent |
| PR Newswire | 4,200 USD per year (12 x 350 per release) | Per-release billing | 350 USD per release |
| Business Wire | 4,800 USD per year (12 x 400 per release) | Per-release billing | 400 USD per release |
| Prezly | 1,200 USD per year (100 USD/month) | Monthly, cancel anytime | Included |
Trusted by teams from startup to enterprise
These companies rely on PressPilot for transparent, no-contract press release distribution.
Frequently asked questions
- What exactly is a credit?
- One credit reaches one journalist. When you send a campaign, each journalist on your list costs one credit. Select 50 journalists for your launch announcement, that costs 50 credits. No hidden tiers or per-feature charges. Pricing verified April 2026.
- Do credits expire?
- Never. Credits stay in your account forever. Buy a pack in January, use them in December. No time limit, no expiration fees, no forced rollovers.
- Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?
- Yes. No contract means you can add credits any day. Buy 100 credits today, 500 more next week. Unused credits roll over indefinitely. Cancel anytime, zero penalty.
- Can I buy credits outside these plans?
- Yes. Contact sales at hello@presspilot.io for custom credit packages. Enterprise teams often bulk-purchase 5,000 to 10,000 credits for annual campaigns.
- What payment methods do you accept?
- Visa, Mastercard, and American Express via Stripe. For annual contracts or invoicing, email sales@presspilot.io. All payments are processed securely and PCI-DSS compliant.
- Do you offer team discounts?
- Yes. Agencies and teams buying 10+ packs in a single transaction get 15% off list price. Reach sales@presspilot.io with your annual volume estimate.
- Can I see which journalists I reach with each pack?
- Yes. Before you confirm purchase, filter by beat, region, outlet type, or engagement history. The dashboard shows exactly how many journalists match your filters. No surprises at checkout.
- What if I run out of credits mid-campaign?
- You can pause, buy more credits instantly, and resume. Or use a smaller journalist list and increase targeting specificity. No partial sends charged incomplete. You control exactly who receives your release.
Related guides
- PressPilot features: AI, database, newsroom
- Alternatives to major PR platforms
- PressPilot vs Cision in 2026
- Press release distribution guide
- Free AI press release generator
Start sending press releases today
Every new account includes 5 free credits. Test the AI writer, send your first release, see tracking in action. No credit card required.