No competitor publishes their pricing. We do. Here's what Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, and Preston actually cost in 2026 — verified from contracts, G2 reviews, and customer reports.
Last verified: April 2026 · Sources: customer contracts, G2, Gartner, public filings
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Cost, contracts, AI, implementation — the full picture no vendor gives you on a sales call.
| Dimension | Preston (IR) | Cision | Meltwater | Muck Rack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1.1K–$12K/yr $95–$995/mo |
$7K–$50K/yr | $20K–$30K/yr + $5K–$12K setup |
$10K–$20K/yr |
| Contract Terms | Month-to-month | 12–24 month lock-in | 12-month minimum | 12-month minimum |
| Cancellation | Cancel anytime | 5-month notice req'd | End of term only | End of term only |
| Per-Seat Pricing | Flat rate, unlimited | Per-module add-ons | Tiered by features | Per-seat, scales up |
| Implementation Time | Same day | 2–6 weeks | 3–8 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Implementation Cost | $0 | Varies (hidden) | $5K–$12K | Included (limited) |
| AI Features | AI-native core | Bolted-on AI | Bolted-on AI | Minimal / none |
| AI Pitch Writing | Built-in (Preston) | Basic assist | Basic assist | Not available |
| Database Accuracy | Continuously updated | 30%+ outdated | Moderate staleness | Manually curated |
| Pricing Transparency | Public pricing | Quote-only | Quote-only | Quote-only |
| Mobile App | Yes | Limited | Limited | No |
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Cision pricing ranges from $7,000 to $50,000+ per year depending on modules (media database, distribution, monitoring). Contracts require 12–24 month commitments with a 5-month cancellation notice. Pricing is not public — you must go through a sales process to get a quote.
Meltwater pricing ranges from $20,000 to $30,000+ per year with a 12-month minimum. Implementation fees add $5,000–$12,000 on top. Training takes 3–8 weeks. Like Cision, pricing requires a sales consultation — no public rates.
Muck Rack pricing ranges from $10,000 to $20,000+ per year with per-seat tiered pricing and a 12-month minimum contract. It's primarily a media database — no AI pitch writing or automation features are included.
Preston by Intelligent Relations starts at $95/month ($1,140/year) for solo PR professionals. It includes AI-native pitch writing, media database, and monitoring. No annual contract — month-to-month with same-day onboarding.
Legacy PR vendors use opaque pricing to maximize deal size. By hiding rates behind sales teams, they can charge different customers vastly different amounts. Intelligent Relations publishes pricing because transparent pricing builds trust and lets teams budget without a 45-minute demo.
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