Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Press Release Distribution (2026)
9 press release distribution options compared on price, free tier, compliance and fit — ranked by entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it; quote-only tiers show a dash, never a guess.
The cheapest press release distribution is PRLog at $0/mo. 1 offer a free tier. All 9 compared below on price, free tier and compliance — every figure sourced and dated, updated June 2026.
As of Jun 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest press release distribution is PRLog at $0/mo; across 7 with published pricing the median is $120/mo ($29–$399/mo), 1 with a free tier, every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-15. https://frontdeskreview.com/best/press-release-distribution/ Key takeaways
- Typical paid price: from $29/mo, median $120/mo, up to $399/mo — across 7 with published pricing.
- Free tier: PRLog.
- Tracked: 9 vendors, data current through 2026-06-15.
Comparison
| # | Press Release Distribution | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | SOC 2 | Best for | Source | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRLog | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | Bootstrapped startups and individuals needing zero-cost press release hosting and SEO distribution | prlog.org | Visit → |
| 2 | 24-7 Press Release | $29/mo Simple Post | No | — | — | Budget-conscious SMBs wanting entry-level external distribution ($49–$89) | 24-7pressrelease.com | Visit → |
| 3 | Send2Press | $99/mo U.S. Online Basic | No | — | — | Businesses targeting trade publications or specific US states/regions | send2press.com | Visit → |
| 4 | PRWeb | $120/mo Basic | No | — | — | SMBs wanting Cision/PR Newswire network reach at lower entry cost than PR Newswire direct | prweb.com | Visit → |
| 5 | EIN Presswire | $149/mo Basic | No | — | — | SMBs and startups seeking AP News and Bloomberg Terminal reach at transparent per-release pricing | einpresswire.com | Visit → |
| 6 | eReleases | $399/mo Buzz Builder | No | — | — | Small businesses seeking national PR Newswire reach with editorial oversight | ereleases.com | Visit → |
| 7 | Newswire | $399/mo Starter | No | — | — | PR teams wanting distribution plus a media database and pitching tools in one platform | newswire.com | Visit → |
| 8 | Business Wire | — | No | — | — | Public companies filing regulatory and investor-relations disclosures | quote-only | Visit → |
| 9 | PR Newswire | — | No | — | Yes | Enterprise and large corporate communications teams | quote-only | Visit → |
Prices are the lowest published self-serve monthly rate as captured on the linked source. Annual-billing and usage details are on each vendor's record in our open dataset.
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What is the cheapest press release distribution?
PRLog has the lowest published entry price at $0/mo (Free), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does press release distribution cost per month?
Across the 7 press release distribution with published paid pricing, the median starting price is $120/mo, ranging from $29/mo to $399/mo, as of 2026-06-15. 1 also offer a free tier. 2 are quote-only.
Which press release distribution have a free plan?
PRLog offer a free tier.
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