Business Wire Pricing (2026) and How It Compares to PR Newswire
How much does Business Wire cost?
Business Wire publishes one price in 2026, $475 for a 400-word release on U.S. domestic local distribution. National distribution, extra words and multimedia are quote only, and Business Wire does not publish those rates. PR Newswire does not publish a rate card at all, so both services need a written quote for anything beyond that one package. Price verified 18 September 2026 against Business Wire’s pricing page.
For every Business Wire line item and what is and is not published, see Business Wire pricing, line by line.
Pricing verified September 18, 2026. We use published vendor rate cards where available and label quote-only services as such. Prices and features can change; confirm the final total with the provider before ordering.
What can be priced publicly?
Business Wire publishes $475 for a 400-word U.S. domestic local release; its other current pricing is quote-based. PR Newswire does not publish a public rate card. Request a written quote for either service.
| Service | Public pricing status | Best evaluated for |
|---|---|---|
| Business Wire | $475 published for a 400-word U.S. domestic local release; quote for other distribution. | Disclosure-sensitive and investor-relations communications. |
| PR Newswire | Current rate card not public; request a written quote. | Programs needing a large legacy wire network and tailored targeting. |
How to choose
Compare the exact geography, word count, editorial handling, multimedia, disclosure requirements, and reporting in written quotes. Do not compare a local package with a national or global package.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Business Wire cost?
Business Wire publishes one price, $475 for a 400-word U.S. domestic local release. National, extra-word and multimedia pricing is quote only.
Which is cheaper?
Neither vendor publishes enough comparable public pricing to make a reliable universal claim. Get equivalent written quotes.
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