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Brand24 alternative

A cheaper Brand24 alternative for solopreneurs

Brand24 is a full listening platform. Mentionwatch is a cheaper social monitor for people who do not need news, Reddit, or a four-figure listening stack.

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At a glance

Brand24

Mentionwatch

Entry price

$249/mo, or $199/mo billed annually

Entry price

$29/month, billed monthly

Sources

Social plus news, blogs, and Reddit

Sources

YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook

Refresh

Every 12 hours on Individual

Refresh

Every 24 hours on Starter

Trial

14 days, no credit card

Trial

14 days, no credit card

The short version

Brand24’s public Individual plan is typically $249/month billed monthly or $199/month billed annually, with 3 keywords, 2,000 mentions, and a 12-hour refresh. Mentionwatch Starter is $29/month with 3 keywords and a 24-hour scan across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X. You pay less, wait longer between scans, and you do not get Brand24’s web and Reddit coverage.

Pricing

Pricing, side by side

Brand24 prices below are typical public list prices as of August 2026. Mentionwatch prices are current product prices.

Brand24

  • Individual

    $249 / $199monthly / annual

    • 3 keywords, 2,000 mentions/month, 1 user
    • Refresh every 12 hours
    • Social plus news, blogs, and Reddit
    • YouTube and TikTok not listed on Individual

  • Team

    $349 / $299monthly / annual

    • 7 keywords, 10,000 mentions/month
    • Hourly refresh
    • Adds YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more

  • Pro and up

    From $499 / $399monthly / annual

    • Realtime refresh from Pro
    • Business $699 / $599; Enterprise from $1,499 annual
    • Reviews, podcasts, and extra AI tools on higher tiers

Mentionwatch

Monthly

  • Free trial

    14 daysNo credit card

    • Instagram and TikTok only
    • 1 keyword
    • Weekly scan
    • Up to 80 mentions

  • Solo

    $12/month

    • $5 for the first month
    • 1 keyword on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or X
    • 24-hour scan cycle
    • Unlimited team members

  • Starter

    $29/month

    • 3 keywords
    • 24-hour scan cycle
    • YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X
    • Unlimited team members
    • EARLYBIRD: 20% off the first month for the first 50 customers

  • Growth

    $79/month

    • 8 keywords
    • 12-hour scan cycle
    • Adds Facebook
    • Unlimited team members
    • Monthly billing, cancel in self-serve billing

Brand24 figures are from their public pricing page, checked in August 2026. Competitor prices change; treat them as typical public list prices, not a live quote.

Feature by feature

Brand24 vs Mentionwatch

Each row marks the stronger side. Mentionwatch does not win every category.

Starting price

Brand24

Individual typically $249/mo monthly or $199/mo billed annually

Mentionwatch

$29/month Starter, billed monthly

Stronger here

Getting started

Brand24

Self-serve plans exist; Enterprise is sales-led

Mentionwatch

Create an account and start the trial with no demo

Stronger here

YouTube & TikTok

Brand24

Listed from Team ($349/$299) upward on the public prices page

Mentionwatch

Included on Starter at $29/month

Stronger here

Source coverage

Brand24

News, blogs, Reddit, and more source categories by plan

Stronger here

Mentionwatch

YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook only

Scan speed

Brand24

12 hours on Individual; hourly on Team; realtime on Pro+

Stronger here

Mentionwatch

24 hours on Starter, 12 hours on Growth, weekly on the trial

Team members

Brand24

1 user on the Individual plan

Mentionwatch

Unlimited team members on every plan, with per-person permissions

Stronger here

CancelDepends

Brand24

Public page says cancel anytime, no commitment

Mentionwatch

Monthly subscription, cancel in self-serve billing

Which one fits

Who should pick which

A cheaper tool is the wrong buy if you need coverage we do not have.

Stay with Brand24 if

You are buying coverage and volume, not just a lower invoice.

  • You need news, blogs, Reddit, reviews, or podcasts in the same product.
  • 2,000 mentions/month is a floor, not a ceiling.
  • You want hourly or realtime refresh (Team and Pro).
  • You need white-label reporting or Brand24’s AI add-ons.

Choose Mentionwatch if

You are a founder or creator watching social mentions of your name, product, or hashtag.

  • You want YouTube and TikTok without jumping to Brand24 Team pricing.
  • Public $29 and $79 month-to-month plans are enough.
  • A 14-day Instagram + TikTok trial with no card is the right first step.
  • You can live with scheduled scans and per-cycle caps instead of a firehose.

Limits

Mentionwatch limits, stated plainly

This is a scheduled social monitor for solopreneurs, not a full social-listening firehose.

  • Not realtime. Scan cycles are 12 to 168 hours depending on plan.
  • Each cycle only takes the latest 30 posts per keyword.
  • Coverage is social only: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook. No Reddit, news, blogs, forums, reviews, or the open web.
  • Facebook is on Growth. The trial is Instagram and TikTok only.

Brand24, Mention, and Awario are trademarks of their respective owners. These pages are independent comparisons, not affiliated with those products.

FAQ

Common questions

Something else? Write to support@mentionwatch.com.

Is Mentionwatch a cheaper Brand24 alternative?
On price, yes for a solopreneur who only needs social platforms. Brand24 Individual typically starts at $249/month billed monthly or $199/month billed annually (brand24.com/prices, August 2026). Mentionwatch Starter is $29/month. Brand24 still wins on source coverage, mention volume, and faster refresh on higher plans.
Does Brand24 include YouTube and TikTok on its cheapest plan?
Brand24’s public Individual plan lists Facebook, Instagram, X, news, blogs, and Reddit. YouTube and TikTok are listed from the Team plan upward. Mentionwatch Starter includes YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X at $29/month.
Does Mentionwatch require a credit card for the trial?
No. The 14-day trial covers Instagram and TikTok, 1 keyword, a weekly scan, and up to 80 mentions, with no card required. Brand24 also advertises a 14-day trial with no credit card.
Can Mentionwatch replace Brand24 for PR or agency work?
Usually not. Mentionwatch does not cover news, blogs, Reddit, reviews, or podcasts, is not realtime, and each cycle only takes the latest 20 TikTok videos and 35 posts per other platform.

Pricing

Small plans for small brands.

Monthly billing, no contracts, cancel in the billing portal whenever you like. Every plan includes unlimited team members. Start with a 14-day trial, no credit card needed.

14-Day Trial

TRIAL

Try it out for yourself!

Freefor 14 days

Start free trial

Up to 80 mentions during the trial Up to 30 posts per keyword per scan.

  • Unlimited team members
  • Instagram, TikTok
  • 1 keyword or hashtag
  • Weekly scan cycle
  • 3 months of history

Solo

For the solo entrepreneur

$5first month

Then $12 per month. Cancel anytime.

Choose Solo

Up to 900 mentions a month Up to 30 posts per keyword per scan.

  • Unlimited team members
  • YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X
  • 1 keyword or hashtag
  • 24-hour scan cycle
  • 3 months of history

Starter

POPULAR

For serious individuals.

$29per month

Code EARLYBIRD takes 20% off your first month. For the first 50 customers.

Choose Starter

Up to 3,000 mentions a month Up to 30 posts per keyword per scan.

  • Unlimited team members
  • YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X
  • 3 keywords or hashtags
  • 24-hour scan cycle
  • 3 months of history

Growth

For scaling projects.

$79per month

Choose Growth

Up to 16,500 mentions a month Up to 30 posts per keyword per scan.

  • Unlimited team members
  • YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook
  • 8 keywords or hashtags
  • 12-hour scan cycle
  • 3 months of history

Other comparisons

Yearly Company plan + demo

Mention.com alternative

$49/mo monthly, $29/mo annual

Awario alternative

All comparisons

Brand24, Mention.com, and Awario

Try the $0 trial before a $199 listening plan

No credit card. One keyword on Instagram and TikTok for 14 days. Upgrade to Starter at $29/month if the workflow is enough.

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