Cision vs Notified
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026). Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Cision ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for PR teams and agencies managing press releases, media lists, and journalist outreach / IR officers, CFOs, and corporate secretaries at public companies managing targeting, disclosure, earnings, and shareholder engagement. The industry standard for its massive global database and integrated wire service.
At a glance
| Cision | Notified | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Enterprise-scale database & distribution | IR websites and earnings webcasting |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($10,000 to $50,000+/yr) | $$$ (Quoted annually, per service) |
| HQ | Chicago, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 1892 | 2021 |
Cision
The industry standard for its massive global database and integrated wire service.
www.cision.comSee full entry in The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms (2026)
Notified
Best for IR websites and earnings events.
www.notified.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Investor Relations Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.