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eReleases vs PRWeb: prices, reach and who each one fits
PRWeb lists US$120 to US$480 per release and eReleases US$399 to US$699 (public pages, read 4 Nov 2026). Pick PRWeb to write your own release at the lowest price. Pick eReleases for PR Newswire national distribution, with writing at US$300 extra. We are a third option: we write it, at US$899 or US$1,499.
Updated 4 Nov 2026
What do their public pages show?
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| What to compare | PRWeb | eReleases | Press Elevate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per release | US$120 (Basic), US$245, US$360, US$480 (Premium). Two more tiers, Web Influence and Web Power, show no price: “Preferred pricing available — Contact Sales”. | US$399 (Buzz Builder, 400 words), US$499 (Newsmaker, 500), US$699 (PR Pro, 600). | US$899 (Core) or US$1,499 (Global), one-time. |
| Who writes it | You. The page lists no writing service. | You, or add writing for US$300. Extra words cost US$150 per 100. | We do, from your 2–3 line brief. |
| Reach, in their own words | “1,200+ websites, powered by PR Newswire”. Cision journalist lists. “Reach Yahoo!” is “Available as an add-on soon”. | Custom national distribution through PR Newswire. Journalists: “100,000+”. “Submitted to” Yahoo! News and Bing News; “eligible to appear in” Google News. | 400+ (Core) or 500+ (Global) news and finance sites. Core is indexed by Google, Bing and Yahoo. Global adds Google News, a podcast version and AI search indexing. |
| Report | Visibility Reports, by email or on demand. | A PR Newswire Visibility Report link 2 hours after distribution, and a WireWatch proof-of-distribution report. | A report with every live link. |
| Agencies | Not seen on the page read. | Reseller program: prepaid PR Newswire credits (up to 800 words, up to three targets, 24 months). Reseller prices are not public. | Custom quote. The PDF report carries the agency’s logo. |
| When you pay | Not seen on the page read. | Not seen on the page read. | After you approve the draft. |
Which one should you pick?
- Pick PRWeb if you write your own releases and want a known wire at a low public price (from US$120).
- Pick eReleases if you want PR Newswire national distribution and journalist target lists, and you can add writing for US$300. Agencies can also look at its reseller credits.
- Pick Press Elevate if you do not want to write the release and want to approve the draft before you pay.
- Pick PRWeb or eReleases instead of us if you already have a finished release and a low price matters most.
- Pick none of the three if you want named reporters to cover you. That is pitching, a different job.
What can a paid release not do?
A paid release is published or sent out. A newsroom can see it and may choose to cover you. Nobody can honestly promise that, or a ranking, or a number of visits. Longer answer: Are press releases worth it?
Short answers
Is eReleases cheaper than PRWeb?
No. PRWeb’s public tiers run from US$120 to US$480 per release and eReleases from US$399 to US$699 (read 4 Nov 2026). They are different products, so compare what each tier includes.
Does PRWeb or eReleases write the press release for you?
eReleases sells writing for US$300 on top of a package. The PRWeb compare page lists no writing service (read 4 Nov 2026). At Press Elevate, writing is included.
Can a paid press release get me press coverage?
Not by itself. A paid release is published on news and finance sites. Their journalists did not write it. A newsroom may choose to cover you, and we never promise that.
Sources and read dates
- PRWeb: compare packages: tiers, prices, “1,200+ websites”, Cision journalist lists, Visibility Reports, “Reach Yahoo!”. Read 4 Nov 2026.
- eReleases: pricing: packages, words, “100,000+”, writing and extra-word fees, reports. Read 4 Nov 2026.
- eReleases: reseller program: credits, words, targets, 24 months. Read 4 Nov 2026.
- Our offer: pricing and FAQ. Related: PRWeb alternative, white-label distribution, PR cost comparison.
If the flat-fee route fits
We reply within one business day with a free plan. You approve the draft before you pay.
Email app did not open? Write to support@presselevate.com from any inbox. Use the subject “Order: Core Coverage ($899)” or “Order: Global Coverage ($1,499)”.