Shield Analytics alternative for finding buyers
Shield tells you how your content performs. CatchIntent tells you who's ready to buy. Different questions, different tools.
Why teams switch from Shield Analytics
Real challenges that lead people to look for alternatives
Analytics, not lead gen
Shield tracks your content performance. It doesn't help you find people actively looking for solutions like yours.
Inward-focused metrics
Shield analyzes your posts. It can't tell you when a decision-maker posts asking for recommendations in your space.
No buyer intent detection
Shield shows engagement rates and follower growth. It doesn't identify buying signals or purchase intent.
LinkedIn only
Your buyers discuss problems on Twitter, Reddit, and Hacker News. Shield only tracks your LinkedIn content.
Passive approach
Shield helps you optimize content hoping buyers find you. CatchIntent helps you find buyers directly.
Indirect path to leads
Better content performance doesn't guarantee leads. You can have great engagement and still miss active buyers.
Shield Analytics vs CatchIntent
An objective comparison of features and capabilities
| Feature | Shield Analytics | CatchIntent |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Content analytics | ✓ Buyer intent detection |
| Intent Detection | ✗ No | ✓ AI-powered, 6 signal types |
| Platforms | LinkedIn (your content) | ✓ LinkedIn, Twitter, Reddit, HN |
| Real-Time Alerts | ✗ No buyer alerts | ✓ Instant notifications |
| Post Analytics | ✓ Detailed | ✗ Not the focus |
| Follower Insights | ✓ Yes | ✗ Not the focus |
| Monitors | Your content only | ✓ Others' buying signals |
| Lead Generation | Indirect (optimize content) | ✓ Direct (find buyers) |
| Time to Leads | Months of content | ✓ Days (find existing buyers) |
Why CatchIntent is different
Built for modern teams who need intent detection, not just keyword alerts
Find buyers, not metrics
CatchIntent identifies people actively looking for solutions. Direct path to leads, not content optimization.
AI-powered intent detection
Our AI finds recommendation requests, competitor frustration, and evaluation discussions across platforms.
Outward monitoring
CatchIntent monitors what others post, not just your content performance. Find buyers you'd never see otherwise.
Multi-platform coverage
Monitor LinkedIn, Twitter, Reddit, and Hacker News. Buyers discuss problems across all platforms.
Real-time buyer alerts
Get notified when decision-makers post buying signals. Engage while they're actively evaluating.
No content required
CatchIntent works without you posting. Find buyers based on their intent, not your content strategy.
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
Is CatchIntent a replacement for Shield?
They serve different purposes. Shield helps you understand content performance. CatchIntent helps you find buyers. Many teams use both.
Can I track my content performance with CatchIntent?
No. CatchIntent focuses on finding buyers, not content analytics. For post performance tracking, continue using Shield.
Why use CatchIntent instead of Shield for lead gen?
Shield tells you how your content performs. CatchIntent tells you who's looking to buy. Content analytics is indirect; intent detection is direct.
Do I need to post content for CatchIntent to work?
No. CatchIntent finds buyers based on their intent signals, not your posting activity. It works regardless of your content strategy.
What if I want both analytics and intent?
Use Shield for content optimization and CatchIntent for buyer discovery. They're complementary tools for different goals.
How quickly will I see results?
Shield helps you optimize over months. CatchIntent can surface buying signals within days because you're finding existing buyers.
Have more questions? Browse all FAQs or book a demo to talk to our team.