Reddit lead-gen tools, compared.
Keyword alerts and single-source bots all solve a slice of the problem. Here's how the options stack up — and where an intent-scored, multi-source approach pulls ahead.
| Capability | Eavesdrop | Linkeddit | F5Bot | Google Alerts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sources covered | Reddit · X · HN | Reddit | Reddit · HN | Open web |
| Buyer-intent scoring (0–100) | ||||
| Category triage | ||||
| Suggested reply angle | ||||
| Learns from your feedback | ||||
| Noise filtering | ||||
| Free tier |
Eavesdrop
Our pickBest for: Multi-source buyer intent, scored and personalized
Scores every mention 0–100 across Reddit, X, and Hacker News, triages buying vs. noise, and learns from your feedback. Built for teams turning social signal into pipeline.
Start free →Linkeddit
Best for: Simple Reddit-only keyword monitoring
Watches Reddit for keyword matches. Clean and focused, but single-source — and it doesn't score intent or learn from you.
Eavesdrop vs. Linkeddit →F5Bot
Best for: Free keyword alerts for hobby monitoring
Emails you when keywords appear on Reddit and Hacker News. Free and reliable, but it's raw alerts — no scoring, no triage, no X coverage.
Eavesdrop vs. F5Bot →Google Alerts
Best for: Broad web mentions, not buyer intent
Catches your keywords across the open web. Useful for brand monitoring, but far too noisy to find people who are actually ready to buy.
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