Hootsuite alternative focused on finding buyers
Hootsuite manages your social presence. CatchIntent finds your next customers. AI-powered intent detection on Reddit, X, LinkedIn, Hacker News, and Bluesky.
Why teams switch from Hootsuite
Real challenges that lead people to look for alternatives
Social management, not lead generation
Hootsuite is built for scheduling posts and managing social accounts. Social listening is an add-on, not the core focus.
Listening costs extra
Hootsuite's social listening features require higher-tier plans or additional purchases. Lead generation isn't included by default.
No intent detection
Hootsuite tracks mentions and sentiment but can't identify buying intent or distinguish leads from general chatter.
Reddit coverage is limited
Hootsuite focuses on mainstream social platforms. Reddit and Hacker News coverage isn't its strength.
Feature bloat for lead gen
Publishing, analytics, team collaboration, content library — useful for social managers, but noise if you just want leads.
Expensive for what you need
Hootsuite's pricing includes features you won't use for lead generation. You're paying for social management capabilities.
Hootsuite vs CatchIntent
An objective comparison of features and capabilities
| Feature | Hootsuite | CatchIntent |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Social media management | ✓ Lead generation |
| Intent Detection | ✗ No | ✓ AI-powered |
| Reddit Coverage | ~ Basic | ✓ Deep coverage |
| Hacker News | ✗ No | ✓ Full coverage |
| Bluesky | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Noise Filtering | ~ Basic keywords | ✓ 95%+ AI filtering |
| Social Publishing | ✓ Yes | ✗ No (not our focus) |
| Lead Focus Pricing | Expensive (includes unused features) | ✓ Pay only for lead gen |
Why CatchIntent is different
Built for modern teams who need intent detection, not just keyword alerts
100% focused on finding buyers
No publishing tools, no content calendars. Every feature is designed to identify and surface buying intent.
AI intent detection
Our AI understands context to identify genuine purchase intent — not just keyword mentions or sentiment.
Deep Reddit and HN coverage
Specialized monitoring of Reddit, X, LinkedIn, Hacker News, and Bluesky where tech buyers have real conversations.
95% noise reduction
AI filters irrelevant mentions so you only see high-intent signals worth responding to.
Simpler, focused pricing
Pay for lead generation capabilities, not a full social media management suite you won't use.
Instant alerts
Get signals via Slack, Email, Discord, or webhooks the moment buyers appear — no dashboard checking required.
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
Should I use CatchIntent instead of Hootsuite?
They serve different purposes. Hootsuite manages your social media presence (publishing, scheduling, analytics). CatchIntent finds buyers. Many teams use both — Hootsuite for social management, CatchIntent for lead generation.
Does CatchIntent have publishing features?
No. We're 100% focused on finding buyers through intent detection. For publishing and social management, you'd use a tool like Hootsuite.
How does Reddit coverage compare?
CatchIntent offers deeper Reddit coverage with AI intent analysis. Hootsuite treats Reddit as one of many platforms without specialized intent detection.
Can I replace Hootsuite's listening with CatchIntent?
For lead generation on Reddit, HN, and Bluesky — absolutely. For general brand monitoring across all social platforms, you may want to keep Hootsuite's listening.
Is CatchIntent cheaper than Hootsuite?
For lead generation specifically, yes. Hootsuite's pricing includes social management features you won't use. CatchIntent is priced purely for finding buyers.
Do I need both tools?
Many teams do. Use Hootsuite for managing your social presence and CatchIntent specifically for finding high-intent leads on Reddit, HN, and Bluesky.
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