--- title: "Brand24 Alternative for Solopreneurs | MentionWatch" description: "A cheaper Brand24 alternative for solopreneurs. MentionWatch is $29/month, self-serve, and credit-card-free to try — with slower scans and social-only coverage." canonical_url: "https://mentionwatch.com/alternatives/brand24" meta: "og:description": "A cheaper Brand24 alternative for solopreneurs. MentionWatch is $29/month, self-serve, and credit-card-free to try — with slower scans and social-only coverage." "og:title": "Brand24 Alternative for Solopreneurs" "twitter:description": "A cheaper Brand24 alternative for solopreneurs. MentionWatch is $29/month, self-serve, and credit-card-free to try — with slower scans and social-only coverage." "twitter:title": "Brand24 Alternative for Solopreneurs" --- 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. [**Start free trial **](https://mentionwatch.com/signup) [**Free brand audit **](https://mentionwatch.com/free-tools/brand-audit) 14-day trial · No credit card · Cancel monthly 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 / $199**monthly / 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 / $299**monthly / annual - 7 keywords, 10,000 mentions/month - Hourly refresh - Adds YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more - ### **Pro and up** **From $499 / $399**monthly / 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 days**No 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~~](https://brand24.com/prices/), 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**
Individual typically $249/mo monthly or $199/mo billed annually
$29/month Starter, billed monthly Stronger here
**Getting started**
Self-serve plans exist; Enterprise is sales-led
Create an account and start the trial with no demo Stronger here
**YouTube & TikTok**
Listed from Team ($349/$299) upward on the public prices page
Included on Starter at $29/month Stronger here
**Source coverage**
News, blogs, Reddit, and more source categories by plan Stronger here
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook only
**Scan speed**
12 hours on Individual; hourly on Team; realtime on Pro+ Stronger here
24 hours on Starter, 12 hours on Growth, weekly on the trial
**Team members**
1 user on the Individual plan
Unlimited team members on every plan, with per-person permissions Stronger here
**Cancel**Depends
Public page says cancel anytime, no commitment
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~~](mailto: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! **Free**for 14 days [**Start free trial**](https://mentionwatch.com/signup?plan=1) 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 **$5**first month Then $12 per month. Cancel anytime. [**Choose Solo**](https://mentionwatch.com/signup?plan=4) 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. **$29**per month Code **EARLYBIRD** takes 20% off your first month. For the first 50 customers. [**Choose Starter**](https://mentionwatch.com/signup?plan=2) 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. **$79**per month [**Choose Growth**](https://mentionwatch.com/signup?plan=3) 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 **](https://mentionwatch.com/alternatives/mention) [$49/mo monthly, $29/mo annual**Awario alternative **](https://mentionwatch.com/alternatives/awario) [All comparisons**Brand24, Mention.com, and Awario **](https://mentionwatch.com/alternatives) ## **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. [**Start free trial**](https://mentionwatch.com/signup) [**Run a free brand audit**](https://mentionwatch.com/free-tools/brand-audit) ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/sitemap.md) for all pages.