JustReachOut vs Cision
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms (2026). Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Cision ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #11) for PR teams and agencies managing press releases, media lists, and journalist outreach. The industry standard for its massive global database and integrated wire service.
At a glance
| JustReachOut | Cision | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #11 / The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7 | 9.2 |
| Best for | DIY PR for founders | Enterprise-scale database & distribution |
| Pricing | $ ($99 to $299/mo) | $$$$ ($10,000 to $50,000+/yr) |
| HQ | Concord, USA | Chicago, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 1892 |
JustReachOut
A contrarian pick for founders doing their own PR, focused on tactics over tools.
justreachout.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms (2026)
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)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.