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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.

Last updated April 2nd, 2025

CapabilityPitchGhostSyften
Channels monitoredLinkedIn, X (Twitter), Reddit, FacebookReddit, Hacker News, Indie Hackers, selected Slack communities, X/Twitter (add-on), Quora and a few blogs
Primary motionSpot high-intent posts, surface them in real time and attach a drafted response (on the Engage tier) you can edit before sendingFire email/Slack alerts when keywords appear so you can jump into the thread manually
Query depthUnlimited keywords + boolean search queries and up to 15 filters (example: role, company size, geography) per GhostBoolean-style “filters” limited by tier; less persona targeting
Data capsNone — track as many topics or profiles as you likeMonthly filter allowance; add-ons for Twitter, YouTube, Quora
CRM tie-inSmart 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

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.

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

Plan 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.

See the difference for yourself

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