Brand24 alternative focused on finding buyers
Brand monitoring is great. Finding buyers is better. CatchIntent uses AI to identify purchase intent on Reddit, X, LinkedIn, Hacker News, and Bluesky.
Why teams switch from Brand24
Real challenges that lead people to look for alternatives
Brand monitoring focus
Brand24 is built for tracking brand mentions and sentiment. Finding buyers requires different features and filtering that it wasn't designed for.
No intent classification
Brand24 tells you when someone mentions your keyword. It can't tell you if they're looking to buy, comparing options, or just chatting.
Enterprise pricing
Brand24 starts at $79/month for individual plans. For focused lead generation, this is expensive compared to purpose-built tools.
Overwhelming dashboards
Charts, graphs, sentiment trends, influencer scores — useful for brand managers, but noise when you just want to find leads.
Generic platform coverage
Brand24 covers many platforms broadly but may lack the deep Reddit and HN coverage needed for tech-focused lead generation.
Designed for marketing teams
The feature set assumes you have a marketing team analyzing brand perception. Solo founders need something more focused.
Brand24 vs CatchIntent
An objective comparison of features and capabilities
| Feature | Brand24 | CatchIntent |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use Case | Brand monitoring | ✓ Lead generation |
| Intent Detection | ✗ No | ✓ AI-powered |
| Buyer Identification | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Reddit Coverage | ~ General | ✓ Deep coverage |
| Hacker News | ~ Limited | ✓ Full coverage |
| Bluesky | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Noise Filtering | ~ Sentiment only | ✓ 95%+ intent filtering |
| Target User | Marketing teams | ✓ Founders & sales |
| Starting Price | $79/month | Free trial, affordable plans |
Why CatchIntent is different
Built for modern teams who need intent detection, not just keyword alerts
Lead generation, not brand monitoring
CatchIntent is built from the ground up to find buyers. Every feature is optimized for identifying and converting purchase intent.
AI intent classification
Our AI doesn't just find mentions — it identifies people actively looking for solutions, comparing options, or ready to buy.
Affordable for individual founders
You shouldn't need an enterprise budget to find leads. CatchIntent offers powerful intent detection at startup-friendly prices.
Focus over features
No overwhelming dashboards or unused features. Just the tools you need to find buyers and close deals.
Deep platform coverage
Full coverage of Reddit, X, LinkedIn, Hacker News, and Bluesky where tech-savvy buyers discuss solutions and make decisions.
Signals, not reports
Get actionable leads delivered to your inbox or Slack. No need to analyze charts to figure out who might want to buy.
Simple pricing,
no surprises
Pay for high-quality signals, not keyword noise. All plans include monitoring across all supported platforms.
Free Trial
$07-day free trial included with every plan. Try CatchIntent risk-free.
Basic
For solo founders testing the waters.
Pro
PopularFor teams ready to scale outreach.
Enterprise
For teams who need the best signals & full control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can CatchIntent do brand monitoring like Brand24?
Yes! CatchIntent supports brand monitoring use cases. You can track mentions, complaints, and feature requests for your brand. However, our primary focus is on identifying buying intent.
Does CatchIntent have sentiment analysis?
Yes, CatchIntent includes sentiment analysis as part of our AI processing. But we go further by identifying specific intent types: buying, comparing, complaining, switching, etc.
How does pricing compare to Brand24?
CatchIntent is significantly more affordable than Brand24's $79/month starting price. We offer a 7-day free trial and plans designed for startups and small teams.
Will I get analytics and reports?
CatchIntent focuses on delivering actionable signals rather than comprehensive analytics. If you need detailed brand perception reports, Brand24 may be better suited for that specific use case.
Is CatchIntent suitable for agencies?
Yes! Our team plans support multiple workspaces and users. Agencies can manage multiple clients and their lead generation efforts from one account.
Can I use both CatchIntent and Brand24?
Many teams use Brand24 for comprehensive brand monitoring and CatchIntent specifically for lead generation. The tools serve different primary purposes and can complement each other.
Have more questions? Browse all FAQs or book a demo to talk to our team.