Pressat

Review:

Pressat is a user-friendly press release distribution service company based in the U.K. Customers can pay per release or opt for a monthly or annual subscription. Most of the features are the same across all three packages, and there is a range of add-ons to pick from at extra cost.

Every release uploaded to Pressat is checked by an editorial team before distribution. There is 24/7 support and press releases are distributed across a wide network of syndication partners. However, U.S.-based customers will have to pay extra to have their releases distributed to U.S.-based publications.

Pros:

• Press releases are syndicated through dozens of syndication partners, including Thomson Reuters, and Dow Jones Factiva.
• Images, embedded videos, and documents can be sent with press releases at no extra cost.
• Pressat has more 33,000 media subscribers.
• Press releases are easily uploaded online and distributed within 15 minutes.
• Users can access detailed press release analytics reports.
• Pressat's editorial team reviews press releases before they're sent out.
• Users can target media outlets and professionals within specific sectors, countries, and continents.
• Unlike close competitors Business Wire and Newswire, Pressat offers translation services.
• The platform offers 24/7 user support through email and live chat.

Cons:

• U.S.-based companies will likely have to pay for continent or country circuit add-ons.
• There is an additional cost to make changes to a press release older than one month.
• The platform does not offer press release templates.
• Pressat does not offer to boost SEO like some competitors, such as Presswire.

Reputation:

On G2, Pressat has a 4-star rating based on over 30 reviews. Most users found the platform easy to use and customer service fast and reliable, but others thought the price for the service was quite steep.

On Trustpilot, the platform has a 2.5-star rating based on a handful of reviews, with most users citing costly plans and subpar distribution as downfalls.