PitchGhost vs Others

PitchGhost vs F5Bot

F5Bot is a “set-and-forget” mention alert for Reddit, Hacker News, and Lobsters. PitchGhost is a revenue-driven engagement engine that scans four major networks, drafts on-brand replies, and lets humans post them safely. Here’s where they differ.

Apr 30, 2025

Platform focus at a glance


PitchGhost
F5Bot
Channels monitored

LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Reddit, Facebook

Reddit, Hacker News, Lobsters

Output

Full engagement functionality within platform.

Slack / Discord / email alerts plus drafted responses you can edit before posting

Daily or weekly email digests — no reply workflow

Seat limits

Find plan: 1 seat
Engage plan: unlimited seats

No seat concept (single inbox)


Customisation

PitchGhost

  • Goal + query model: type a goal, let PitchGhost generate starter queries, then refine with up to 15 filters (examples: role, company size, geography, subreddit).

  • Drafted responses are trained on your brand voice, so every suggested reply sounds like you — not a bot.

  • HubSpot Smart Sync (Engage plan) monitors any HubSpot list on LinkedIn without touching your credentials.

F5Bot

  • Enter a keyword list, choose daily or weekly emails, and you’re done.

  • No persona filters, sentiment tags, or reply suggestions.

  • Coverage is limited to three tech-centric communities.


Complexity & workflow


PitchGhost
F5Bot
Interface

Spreadsheet-style filters; one-click action queue keeps posts within safe limits

Plain web form; everything arrives as an email digest

Team flow

Slack / Discord alerts, Instant Action browser add-on, optional $75 Expert Setup builds first Ghosts

Inbox rules or filters handle the digest; all follow-up is manual

Learning curve

Minutes to create a Ghost; deeper filters optional

Virtually none


Pricing transparency

PitchGhost

  • 7-day free trial.

  • Find – $140 / month: unlimited Ghosts, queries, keywords, single seat.

  • Engage – $200 / month: drafted responses, Slack alerts, HubSpot Smart Sync, unlimited seats.

F5Bot

  • Free for unlimited keywords and digests.

  • No paid tier; if you need engagement tools you’ll pair it with additional software.


Which fits your use case?

Scenario
Better choice

Need real-time alerts plus on-brand replies that reps can post in seconds

PitchGhost

Want to monitor LinkedIn, X, Reddit, and Facebook in one place. Can also monitor existing contacts in HubSpot.

PitchGhost

Just need a free, low-maintenance way to know when someone mentions your brand on Reddit

F5Bot


Bottom line

F5Bot is great for basic visibility on developer-heavy forums. PitchGhost is built for teams that turn social conversations into pipeline, complete with drafted responses, safe posting practices, and seat-inclusive pricing that scales with growth.


Written by Hazel Kim