ForumScout - Free social listening tool
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Overview

- Monitor brand mentions across Reddit, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and forums without expensive subscriptions through comprehensive platform scanning
- Identify genuine customer pain points and product recommendations while filtering out irrelevant chatter using AI context analysis
- Capture potential customers actively seeking alternatives to competitors by tracking competitor discussions across social platforms
- Receive immediate alerts about brand complaints or negative sentiment through real-time notification systems
- Access professional brand intelligence without budget constraints using the free tier that requires no credit card
- Turn raw social data into actionable sales and support opportunities with sentiment analysis and emotion breakdowns
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan with 100 mentions per month
- Affordable compared to traditional tools
- Covers multiple platforms and forums
- AI filters reduce noise from irrelevant mentions
- Tracks competitors and unhappy customers
- Provides sentiment analysis and emotion insights
- Generates actionable intelligence from posts
- Real-time alerts via email notifications
- Easy setup with no credit card required
- Scalable plans for growing teams
Cons
- Free tier is limited in mentions
- Advanced analytics locked to higher plans
- Does not cover every niche platform yet
- Storage of mentions may be time-limited
- NSFW filtering may be imperfect
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ForumScout is a social listening tool that tracks brand mentions, competitor activity, and industry conversations across multiple online platforms.
The free plan allows users to track 100 mentions per month without requiring a credit card. It’s designed for individuals and small businesses.
ForumScout monitors Reddit, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Bluesky, Hacker News, forums, and select news sites.
The AI filters understand natural language, assign match scores, and explain why a post does or doesn’t match criteria, reducing irrelevant alerts.
Yes, you can monitor mentions of competitors, track unhappy customers, and join discussions where people are actively looking for alternatives.
Pricing
Pricing model
Freemium
Paid options from
$19/month
Billing frequency
Monthly
