Cision

    Enterprise journalist database and media monitoring, annual custom-quote pricing only.

    From 526€/mo. Cision is justified for a company with a structured PR budget that needs the largest contact database on the market.

    ToolTrim Verdict

    Cision

    3.5/5
    DecentEditorial score

    Cision is justified for a company with a structured PR budget that needs the largest contact database on the market.

    Free planNo
    ModelPaid
    From526€/mo
    Verified2026-06-25
    How this score is calculated
    Quick decision

    Cision: when it makes sense.

    Cision is justified for a company with a structured PR budget that needs the largest contact database on the market. For lighter use, Prowly or Prezly cost a fraction of the price.

    Keep if

    You have an annual PR budget of at least $7,000 and need the largest contact database on the market. You distribute press releases regularly through an established distribution network

    Challenge if

    You're a freelancer or small outfit: Prowly or Prezly cost a fraction of the price for most of the same functions. You don't need PR Newswire: database-only access is more reasonable (~$6,000/year) but still steep

    Main limitation

    No public pricing, annual contracts only

    Cision is worth it if…

    • You use it at least once a week
    • The monthly cost (€526) is small next to the time it saves you

    Cision is probably too expensive if…

    • You use it less than once a month
    • A simple free version or a tool already in your stack would do
    Quick summary (condensed)

    Cision Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    526€/mo (Entry).
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    You're a freelancer or small outfit: Prowly or Prezly cost a fraction of the price for most of the same functions; You don't need PR Newswire: database-only access is more reasonable (~$6,000/year) but still steep.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Cision is justified for a company with a structured PR budget that needs the largest contact database on the market.
    Pricing

    How much does Cision cost?

    Cision is priced at €525.6/mo (Entry plan). Here's what each plan actually includes.

    Entry525.6€/mo

    Custom annual quote, from roughly €525.6/mo

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    Price verified on 2026-06-25· vendr.comSee all plans
    Audience

    Who is Cision for?

    Consultant

    Solo / Freelance

    Can work

    Team

    Can work

    Strengths and limitations

    Cision, strengths and limitations.

    What it does well

    • 1.4M journalist database, the largest commercially available
    • Built-in press release distribution via PR Newswire
    • Multi-channel media coverage tracking with sentiment analysis

    Where it falls short

    • No public pricing, annual contracts only
    • Minimum budget around $7,200/year, out of reach for a freelancer
    • Long buying process (demo then custom quote)
    Features

    What Cision covers.

    Consulting workflow
    Use cases

    What is Cision used for?

    Identify and contact relevant journalists by sector
    Distribute a press release at scale via PR Newswire
    Track brand media coverage with sentiment analysis
    ToolTrim Analysis

    Our take on Cision.

    Cision gives access to a database of 1.4M journalists and influencers, press release distribution via PR Newswire, and real-time media coverage tracking with sentiment analysis. Like Meltwater, no price is public and everything goes through a custom sales quote.

    Real contracts range from $7,200/year for basic access to over $150,000/year for a full suite including PR Newswire distribution. Database-only access costs roughly $5,700-6,000/year.

    Rating

    Our verdict on Cision.

    3.5/5

    Decent

    ToolTrim editorial score · Independent analysis

    Why this score

    Cision is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, no free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

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    Questions about Cision.

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    What is Cision used for?

    Enterprise journalist database and media monitoring, annual custom-quote pricing only.

    How much does Cision cost?

    Cision costs €525.6/month (Entry plan). Price verified on 2026-06-25.

    Is Cision suitable for beginners?

    Cision suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Cision worth the price?

    Cision is justified for a company with a structured PR budget that needs the largest contact database on the market. For lighter use, Prowly or Prezly cost a fraction of the price.

    What are the best alternatives to Cision?

    No direct alternative listed.

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