BrandMentions ◆
AI-powered social listening and brand monitoring tool for tracking mentions, sentiment, and competitors in real time.
Free·from $49/mo
About Syften
Syften is a live keyword alert tool that scans forums, social media, and review sites for terms you care about. It covers Reddit, Hacker News, X, Bluesky, Mastodon, Indie Hackers, Slack, Discourse, Stack Overflow, Server Fault, Stack Exchange, YouTube, GitHub, Lobste.rs, Dev.to, podcasts, and more. When a matching mention appears, Syften pushes a notification via Slack, email, Discord, or webhook within minutes.
What problem does it solve?
Founders, marketers, and PR teams waste hours manually checking communities for brand mentions or competitor chatter. Syften automates this, filtering by keyword, sentiment, and source, so you can jump on conversations before they go cold—without refreshing tabs all day.
Who is it for?
Best for founders monitoring brand mentions, marketers hunting inbound leads in niche forums, and PR teams tracking sentiment across multiple platforms. It's not designed for mass social listening on networks like Facebook or Instagram; it excels at deep community listening on Reddit, Hacker News, and developer-focused sites.
Real use cases
- Catch customer support issues on Reddit before they escalate
- Find prospects asking for recommendations on Indie Hackers
- Track competitor chatter on Hacker News and Dev.to
- Monitor book mentions or product reviews across forums
Key features
- Keyword monitoring — Track any phrase across 50+ sources
- Sentiment analysis — Filter by positive, negative, or neutral tone
- Real-time alerts — Get notifications within minutes of a mention
- Slack integration — Push alerts directly to your team channel
- Webhook support — Connect to custom workflows
- Historical search — Review past mentions for trend analysis
- Source filtering — Fine-tune which communities to monitor
Syften Pricing
Syften pricing: from $29/mo. Billing model: Freemium.
Free Trial
14-day free trial with no credit card required. Full access to all features during the trial.
Starter Plan
$29/month — Includes basic keyword monitoring, real-time alerts, Slack/email/webhook notifications, and access to all 50+ sources.
Additional plans with higher volume limits and advanced filters are available—see Syften's pricing page for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is Syften?
Syften is a live keyword alert tool that monitors 50+ online communities like Reddit, Hacker News, X, and Slack. It sends real-time notifications when your chosen keywords appear.
How much does Syften cost?
Syften plans start at $29/month. A 14-day free trial is available with no credit card required.
Does Syften have a free plan?
No, but there is a 14-day free trial with full access to all features. After the trial, the cheapest paid plan is $29/month.
Who is Syften best for?
Syften is best for founders, marketers, and PR teams who need to monitor brand mentions, competitor chatter, or inbound leads in niche online communities like Reddit, Hacker News, and Indie Hackers.
What are the top alternatives to Syften?
Popular alternatives include Mention, Brand24, Awario, and Google Alerts. Syften differentiates itself with deep community listening on developer-focused and niche forums.
What is Syften's main limitation?
Syften focuses on community and forum monitoring rather than mass social listening on networks like Facebook or Instagram. It excels at tracking conversations on Reddit, Hacker News, Slack, and similar platforms.
