Keyword alerts
Google Alerts alternatives
The strongest Google Alerts alternatives are Leadhoot if you want Reddit, X and Threads posts scored for buyer intent, F5Bot for free Reddit and Hacker News keyword alerts, and Brand24 for full mention tracking with sentiment.
- Pricing
- Free
- Sources
- Web pages and news Google indexes
- Intent scoring
- No
Google Alerts and its alternatives, compared
| Tool | Price | Sources | Intent scoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadhoot | From $39/mo | Reddit, X and Threads | Yes, 0–100 per post |
| Google Alerts | Free | Web pages and news Google indexes | No, keyword match |
| F5Bot | Free | Reddit, Hacker News, Lobsters | No, keyword match |
| Brand24 | Paid plans, check vendor site | Social media, news, blogs, forums, Reddit | No, keyword match |
| Syften | Paid plans, check vendor site | Reddit, Hacker News, X and more | No, keyword match |
Pricing read from vendor sites, last checked October 2026. Check before you subscribe.
What Google Alerts does well
Free, takes a minute to set up, and covers news sites and blogs for brand and topic mentions.
Where it falls short
It only sees what Google indexes, which misses most posts on Reddit, X, Threads and Facebook, and often arrives days late. Social conversations, where buyers ask for recommendations, are exactly what it skips.
The verdict
Fine for press mentions. For conversations on social media it misses most of what matters.
Where Leadhoot differs
Every tool above tells you a word appeared. Leadhoot reads each new post in the subreddits you pick and every X and Threads post matching your phrases, scores it 0–100 for buyer intent, and only pings you when someone is actually asking for what you sell. It is read-only, so your accounts are never connected or at risk.