PitchGhost vs Others
PitchGhost vs Syften
PitchGhost is built for action across four social networks, while Syften concentrates on keyword alerts inside Reddit, Hacker News, X/Twitter and a handful of tech-centric communities.
Apr 2, 2025
Platform coverage and purpose
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 |
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.
Precision and limits
PitchGhost | Syften | |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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
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.
Written by Fabiola Flores
