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Cision vs Determ

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Enterprise PR and media intelligence suite.

Media monitoring and social listening.

The verdict

Both Cision and Determ are credible pr comms tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Cision — Enterprise PR and media intelligence suite.

Choose Determ if you'd rather have a higher overall rating (4.6/5). Media monitoring and social listening.

Cision vs Determ: side by side

DimensionCisionDeterm
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forEnterprise, Pr Teams, AgenciesPr Teams, Agencies, Marketing Teams
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Api
Rating3.9/54.6/5Winner

Cision key facts

Vendor
Cision
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Enterprise, Pr Teams, Agencies
Editor rating
3.9 / 5
Founded
1867
Headquarters
Chicago, IL, USA

Determ key facts

Vendor
Determ
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Pr Teams, Agencies, Marketing Teams
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Zagreb, Croatia

Frequently asked questions

Is Cision better than Determ?

Neither is universally better — Determ edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Cision or Determ cheaper?

Cision is the more affordable of the two to get started, at custom. Cision starts at custom; Determ starts at custom.

Can Cision replace Determ?

Yes for most teams — both are pr comms tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.