PitchGhost vs Syften

Capability	PitchGhost	Syften
Channels monitored	LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Reddit, Facebook	Reddit, Hacker News, Indie Hackers, selected Slack communities, X/Twitter (add-on), Quora and a few blogs
Primary motion	Spot high-intent posts, surface them in real time and attach a drafted response (on the Engage tier) you can edit before sending	Fire email/Slack alerts when keywords appear so you can jump into the thread manually
Query depth	Unlimited keywords + boolean search queries and up to 15 filters (example: role, company size, geography) per Ghost	Boolean-style “filters” limited by tier; less persona targeting
Data caps	None — track as many topics or profiles as you like	Monthly filter allowance; add-ons for Twitter, YouTube, Quora
CRM tie-in	Smart Sync watches any HubSpot contacts list on LinkedIn (Engage plan) and can create tasks or notes inside HubSpot. Webhooks available for custom workflows.	No native CRM integration; Zapier or webhooks required

Engagement versus monitoring

PitchGhost

Every Ghost is built from a goal plus search queries; automatic setup writes the queries for you, then you refine.
Engage-tier users receive drafted responses; nothing is posted until a human approves.
Content lands in the Finds page, which looks like an inbox.
Option to receive notifications in Slack, Discord or email. Webhooks also available.
Instant Action extension lets you reply, like, send invitations or DM without leaving PitchGhost.

Syften

Sends keyword hits by email, Slack, RSS or webhook. No in-product reply workflow.
Filters are counted: Entry plan gives three, Standard twenty, Pro one-hundred.

Alerts and reports

PitchGhost – choose real-time, daily, hourly or weekly Finds; perfect for teams that win deals by reacting fast.

Syften – continuous monitoring but leans on retrospective reports and a 60-day look-back view of past mentions.

Pricing

Plan	PitchGhost	Syften
Trial	7 days free; optional one-time $75 Expert Setup	14-day free trial on Pro, no card required
Starter plan	Find $140/mo – single seat, unlimited Ghosts & keywords	Entry $19.95/mo – 3 filters
Growth plan	Engage $200/mo – drafted responses, Slack/ Discord alerts, HubSpot integration, unlimited seats	Standard $39.95/mo – 20 filters & Slack; Pro $99.95/mo – 100 filters, Quora, webhooks
Contract	Month-to-month	Month-to-month

Which tool suits you?

Choose PitchGhost if

Your market talks on LinkedIn, X, Reddit or Facebook, and speed of reply influences revenue.
You want drafted responses, team-wide access on Engage, and no keyword or seat caps.

Choose Syften if

Your hunting ground is Reddit, Hacker News or niche Slack groups, and you only need an alert to jump in manually.
Credit-style filter limits and add-ons align with a hobby or early-stage budget.

In short, PitchGhost converts live social intent into pipeline through real-time alerts and editable drafted replies, while Syften excels at low-cost keyword surveillance for tech-centric communities. Decide whether you need engagement at scale or notification and manual follow-up — that choice will point you toward the right tool.

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