Newswire Review (2026), Newswire.com Pricing, Owner and Fit

By the PR Gun Research desk. Prices verified November 1, 2026.

Newswire (newswire.com) is a press release distribution service owned by ACCESS Newswire Inc., formerly Issuer Direct. As of November 1, 2026, it sells four plans per release, with no retainer. Starter is $399, State Distribution is $599, Basic is $659 and Feature is $965. Basic is the cheapest plan with AP News, and Feature is the one it calls "full-scale national exposure." Every plan covers unlimited words and images. It suits businesses that send occasional releases and want a set price. Its Trustpilot score was 2.2 from 307 reviews.

What is Newswire.com, and who owns it?

Newswire.com is a press release and media platform. Besides distribution, its menu lists a Press Release Optimizer, a media database, media pitching, media monitoring, analytics and a media room.

The company behind it is ACCESS Newswire Inc. Newswire's Terms of Service are with "ACCESS Newswire Inc. (f/k/a Issuer Direct Corporation)," and the site footer lists three brands, ACCESS Newswire, Newswire and PressRelease.com.

Newswire's about page says it has "over a decade of experience." We didn't find a founding year, so we don't give one.

One naming note. "Newswire" is also a general word for any press release wire. This review is about the company at newswire.com, not newswires in general. For that, read what press release distribution is.

How much does Newswire cost in 2026?

Newswire's pricing page lists four plans, each priced "per release." Here's what each one says it includes.

The page says "These prices cover unlimited words and images." So there's no extra-word fee to plan around.

Prices match PR Gun's September 18, 2026 check. The only change is a label. The $965 plan is now called Feature with a Premium badge, where in September it was called Premium.

The reach figures are Newswire's own estimates of monthly readers. We can't verify them, and they aren't the same as people who read your release.

Is Newswire a good no-commitment option for occasional releases?

For buyers who only send a release now and then, the structure works. Every plan is priced per release, and the pricing page says "No retainers, no wait times." You don't need a subscription to buy one.

The trade-off is the entry price. The cheapest plan is $399, and it doesn't include AP News. If you want AP News on Newswire, the floor is $659. Other per-release services list AP News at lower prices, as the comparison table further down shows.

Also check the refund terms before you pay. The pricing page has no consumer refund policy, and the Terms of Service say ACCESS "shall not be required to refund any fees for completed Services."

What do Newswire releases look like in PR Gun's data?

Newswire.com is one of the wires we track in PR Gun's database of published press releases. It stands out on contact details.

• In PR Gun's database, 96.3% of 3,251 Newswire.com releases published May 6 to October 31, 2026 had an email address visible in the published text, the highest share of the 11 wires we track.
• 68.8% of those 3,251 Newswire.com releases included a phone number, also the highest of the 11 wires.
• The median Newswire.com release was 725 words, with a 93-character headline.
• 58.4% of the Newswire.com releases included a quote, and none of the headlines (0.0%) were in all capital letters.
• The busiest sending slot for Newswire.com releases was 8 a.m. Eastern, and the busiest day was Tuesday.

The contact numbers matter if you want reporters to call. A release a journalist can act on without a search is a better release. For more on this, see our phone number study.

With a 725-word median, more than half of Newswire releases run past 500 words, and the unlimited word policy means no extra fee for that. If you write long, that's a real point in Newswire's favor.

Is Newswire.com legit?

Yes. It's a brand of ACCESS Newswire Inc., with published prices and formal Terms of Service. PR Gun's database holds 3,251 Newswire.com releases published May 6 to October 31, 2026.

Customer reviews are mixed. On November 1, 2026, Newswire's Trustpilot page showed 2.2 ("Poor") from 307 reviews. That's a large sample compared with most press release services, so it's worth reading the recent reviews to see what problems come up and whether they'd affect you.

Newswire's about page shows badges for G2, Capterra, Shopper Approved and TrustRadius. G2 and Capterra blocked our requests, so we couldn't check those ratings.

Who should use Newswire?

Startup. You have one launch and a long story to tell. Unlimited words help. Basic at $659 adds AP News. If $659 is a stretch, compare it with services that list AP News for less.

Small business. State Distribution at $599 is unusual. It targets regional outlets and local TV in one state you choose. If your customers are local, that may beat a national plan for the money.

Agency. The platform side, with a media database, pitching and monitoring, may appeal if you want one login for several tasks. The pricing page doesn't list prices for those tools, so ask.

Public company. The State Distribution plan is marked "Not for regulatory distro." Newswire's menu also lists a Financial Distribution product, with no price on the pricing page. The group's ACCESS Newswire site blocked our checks on November 1, 2026, so ask sales directly about disclosure needs.

Newswire pros and cons

Newswire vs. other per-release services, one 400-word U.S. release

Here's what a 400-word U.S. release costs on Newswire and on other services that publish a price, all checked November 1, 2026.

Our press release pricing guide lists every published price we track, and the reviews hub links all of our single-service reviews.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Newswire.com cost?

As of November 1, 2026, Newswire sells Starter at $399, State Distribution at $599, Basic at $659 and Feature at $965, each per release. All plans cover unlimited words and images.

Who owns Newswire.com?

ACCESS Newswire Inc., formerly Issuer Direct Corporation. It also owns the ACCESS Newswire and PressRelease.com brands.

Does Newswire require a subscription?

No. Its plans are priced per release, and the pricing page says "No retainers, no wait times." That makes it a no-commitment option for occasional press releases.

Which Newswire plan includes AP News?

Basic ($659) and Feature ($965). Starter ($399) lists Digital Journal and Online News & Media instead.

Is Newswire.com legit?

Yes. It's a brand of ACCESS Newswire Inc. with published prices and Terms of Service. Its Trustpilot rating was 2.2 from 307 reviews on November 1, 2026.

Does Newswire offer refunds?

The pricing page has no consumer refund policy, and the Terms of Service say ACCESS isn't required to refund fees for completed services. Ask before you order if this matters to you.