EIN Presswire costs 149 USD for one release, 499 USD for five plus one free and 999 USD for 15, valid 365 days, with AP News, USA TODAY Network and Google News in every package (einpresswire.com, read 2 September 2026). PressPilot emails 100 journalists you choose from 29 EUR a month (excl. VAT), with AI writing and open tracking. One is a public record, the other a pitch.
What is EIN Presswire?
EIN Presswire is a press release syndication service. You buy a package of releases, upload the text and images, pick a country and an industry, and the release is published on partner sites and indexed by search engines. The official pricing page, read on 2 September 2026, lists AP News, Nexstar Media Group, USA TODAY Network, Google News, Google Search, Bing, Bloomberg Terminals, Muck Rack and 3,900+ affinity group publications in every package, with a distribution report at the end.
It positions itself below the disclosure wires on price: 149 USD for one release against 805 USD plus a 195 USD membership at PR Newswire (Prezly, verified August 2026). What it does not do is put the release in a reporter's inbox or tell you who read it.
Price comparison, with sources
| Line | EIN Presswire | PressPilot | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | 149 USD for one release, 700 words, 1 image | 29 EUR a month for 100 journalist credits, or 60 EUR for a one-off pack of 100 | einpresswire.com (2 September 2026) |
| Volume price | 499 USD for 5 plus 1 free (limited-time offer), 999 USD for 15 | 195 EUR for 500 credits, 340 EUR for 1,000, 750 EUR for 2,500 | einpresswire.com (2 September 2026) |
| Per unit | 66.60 to 149 USD per release | 0.22 to 0.60 EUR per journalist contacted | einpresswire.com (2 September 2026) |
| Subscription | None; prepaid packages | 29 EUR a month for 100 credits, 79 EUR for 300, 179 EUR for 800 | einpresswire.com (2 September 2026) |
| Expiry | 365 days from purchase | Credits never expire | einpresswire.com (2 September 2026) |
| Reading in June 2026 | 149 USD entry price, unchanged | 30 EUR then; 29 EUR a month or 60 EUR per pack since October 2026 | Medialyst (June 2026) |
EIN's per-release figures: 149 USD on the single release, 83.17 USD on the 499 USD package while the sixth release is free (99.80 USD without it, shown crossed out on the page) and 66.60 USD on the 999 USD package. The full breakdown with limits per package is in our EIN Presswire pricing guide. PressPilot prices are on the pricing page.
Feature comparison
| Feature | EIN Presswire | PressPilot |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | A syndicated copy of the release on partner sites and in Google News | An email to journalists you choose, with tracking |
| AI writing | Not included | Included, 4 languages (EN, FR, ES, PT) |
| Journalist database | Not published; targeting by country and industry | 45,476 journalists (live count, September 2026), filtered by beat, language and media type |
| Distribution method | Syndication to AP News, USA TODAY Network, Nexstar, Google News, affinity publications | Direct email to named journalists |
| Google News inclusion | Yes, listed in every package | No, the release lives on your newsroom |
| Word and image limits | 700 words and 1 image on the single release, up to 2,500 words and 5 images on the 15-pack | No limit |
| Tracking | Distribution report | Opens and replies per journalist, in real time |
| Newsroom | Release page on the EIN network | Hosted newsroom on your own pages |
| Regulated disclosure | No | No |
| Data hosting | Not stated | EU, GDPR |
| Best for | A public, indexed record at low cost | Getting a reporter to open, read and write |
When to use PressPilot
Choose PressPilot when the goal is a journalist reading and covering the story. You filter the database by beat, language and media type, tick the reporters, and the release goes to their inbox. You see who opened it and who replied, so the follow-up goes to the people who showed interest rather than to a list.
The writing assistant matters for teams without a copywriter: give it the facts and it drafts the release in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese. Credits are bought when needed, from 60 EUR for 100, and never expire, so a team that sends one release this month and three the next pays only for the journalists it contacts.
When to use EIN Presswire
Choose EIN Presswire when you need a public, dated copy of the release that appears on AP News and in Google News, with a report you can attach to a board deck. At 149 USD for one release or 66.60 USD each on the 15-pack, it is the cheapest way in this comparison to get that record, and the release can carry up to five images on the Corporate package without a per-file fee.
It also suits a team with a finished release and no need for outreach: upload, target a country and an industry, and the release is distributed the same day for verified accounts during business hours. For a team that needs both the record and the coverage, EIN for 149 USD plus PressPilot for 29 EUR is the combination, and it still costs less than one 805 USD PR Newswire release before membership.
At a glance
EIN Presswire
- Syndication to AP News, USA TODAY Network, Nexstar, Google News
- 149 USD for one release, 499 USD for 6, 999 USD for 15
- Packages valid 365 days
- 700 to 2,500 words, 1 to 5 images by package
- Distribution report
- Best for a public, indexed record
PressPilot
- Direct email to journalists chosen from 45,476 contacts
- AI writing in 4 languages included
- 29 EUR a month for 100 credits, or 60 EUR per pack
- No word or image limit, hosted newsroom
- Opens and replies per journalist
- Best for coverage by a named reporter
Frequently asked questions
How does EIN Presswire pricing compare to PressPilot?
EIN Presswire sells prepaid packages: 149 USD for one release, 499 USD for five plus one free (a limited-time offer) and 999 USD for 15, valid 365 days (einpresswire.com, read 2 September 2026). PressPilot sells journalist credits: subscriptions at 29 EUR a month for 100, 79 EUR for 300 and 179 EUR for 800, or one-off packs from 60 EUR for 100 that never expire (excl. VAT). One EIN release is a syndicated copy; 100 PressPilot credits are 100 emails to journalists you chose.
Does EIN Presswire offer AI writing tools?
No. The three EIN Presswire packages list distribution outlets, word and image limits and a report; writing is not part of any of them (einpresswire.com, 2 September 2026). PressPilot includes an AI writing assistant in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, so a team without a copywriter can draft, edit and send from the same screen.
Which platform has better journalist targeting?
EIN Presswire targets by country and industry: one of each on the 149 USD release, two countries and five industries on the 499 and 999 USD packages. The release then goes to AP News, USA TODAY Network, Nexstar, Google News and the affinity publications in that list. PressPilot targets by beat, language and media type inside a database of 45,476 journalists (live count, September 2026) and sends to the individuals you tick. Syndication reaches sites; targeting reaches people.
Can I track who reads my press release on both platforms?
EIN Presswire provides a distribution report listing where the release was published (einpresswire.com, 2 September 2026). PressPilot shows, per journalist, who opened the email and who replied, in real time, so the follow-up call goes to the reporter who actually read it.
Is EIN Presswire cheaper than PR Newswire?
Yes. One EIN Presswire release is 149 USD with a 700-word limit; one PR Newswire national release is 805 USD for 400 words plus 245 USD per extra 100 words and a 195 USD annual membership (Prezly, verified August 2026). eReleases resells PR Newswire national distribution from 399 USD (ereleases.com, 2 September 2026). None of the three pitches a journalist; PressPilot does, from 29 EUR a month per 100.
Should I use EIN Presswire and PressPilot together?
Often, yes. EIN Presswire gives you an indexed, dated copy on AP News and Google News for 149 USD; PressPilot gets the same release in front of 100 chosen journalists from 29 EUR a month and tells you who opened it. A funding announcement that needs both a public record and coverage costs 149 USD plus 29 EUR on the two together, against 805 USD plus 195 USD membership for one PR Newswire release.
Get the release to the right journalists from 29 EUR
PressPilot combines AI writing, targeted journalist distribution and real-time tracking. No per-release fee, no expiry, no PR experience required.