Compare / LinkHonk vs PRNEWS.io
PRNEWS.io is a PR and media placement platform first, and for press releases, news coverage and international reach it is the better choice. LinkHonk is narrower: links and sponsored articles on independent websites, priced all-in, with every link checked before the publisher is paid.
Updated 3 October 2026
27 websites taking orders, from $36. No account needed.
LinkHonk is our product, so read this knowing that. We have tried to be fair, and we say plainly where others are better. Facts about other platforms were checked on their own sites and in public reviews in October 2026; prices and policies change, so confirm before you buy.
| LinkHonk | PRNEWS.io | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Self-serve marketplace. You pick the website and buy directly from its publisher. | Self-serve catalogue of media outlets at fixed prices, with managed writing, translation and media planning available. |
| Pricing | Publisher sets the price, LinkHonk adds 20%, and you see the final price on every listing. Currently link insertions from $36, sponsored articles from $36. No deposit, no minimum spend, no subscription. | The publication's price plus a 15% or 18% service fee, depending on payment method. The fee is non-refundable. An optional PRO plan costs €100 a month. |
| Account needed | No. Guest checkout with an email address and a card. | Yes. A free account, with no minimum deposit found. |
| Inventory | Small and new: 27 websites taking orders today. Every one reviewed before it can sell. | Over 100,000 publications in more than 200 countries, by its own count. |
| Site metrics shown | None. We do not show DR, DA or traffic estimates, because we cannot verify them. We show what we can: the site itself and its record on LinkHonk. | Ahrefs DR and traffic, Moz DA, Semrush traffic, Majestic and Similarweb, with Google Analytics reports on some outlets. |
| What you can buy | Link insertions into existing articles, and sponsored articles. | Sponsored articles, press releases, paid news, contributor posts, mentions in existing articles, listicles and interviews. |
| After it goes live | We fetch the live page and confirm the link, anchor and attributes before the publisher is paid, then monitor it for 30 days. | A 90-day guarantee is included, extendable to a year for 10% of the price. If a post is removed they restore it, offer replacement media, or refund to your balance. |
| Paying | Card via Stripe, once per basket. Publishers are paid only after verification and your 72-hour review window. | Bank transfer, cards via Stripe, PayPal, Alipay, Payoneer and USDT. |
Want to see LinkHonk's websites for yourself?
27 websites taking orders, from $36. No account needed. Every link checked live before the publisher is paid.
Partly. It sells sponsored content on media outlets, and many placements carry nofollow or sponsored links, which is correct for paid media. If links are your main goal, a link marketplace may fit better; if coverage is, PRNEWS.io is strong.
Its help centre lists a 15% or 18% service fee on top of the publication price, depending on how you pay, and says the fee is non-refundable.
No. LinkHonk sells link insertions and sponsored articles on independent websites. For press releases and news coverage, PRNEWS.io is the better option.
See what LinkHonk has before you decide
Every website, both placement prices and the final price you pay are on the listing. No account needed to look or to buy.
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