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Alternatives to Google Alerts

19 tools with the same main category (Social Listening & Monitoring Tools). Each row shows what the tool shares with Google Alerts, what it additionally offers there and what it does not.

Comparison basis

Google Alerts

Google's free alert service for web search terms

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As of: 11/11/202619 AlternativesHow we compareLinks to vendors may be affiliate links; each one is then labelled individually. The order never depends on whether a vendor pays a commission.

19 Alternatives

Reviews: G2 (for 17 of 19 tools)

Order: by the number of features that both tools have according to the provider, then alphabetical. No separate rating; the sorting does not account for whether a provider pays a commission.

  1. Awario

    Social listening tool with Boolean search, share of voice and white-label reports

    3 shared+0 additional10 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    3.9 / 5, G2, 48 Reviews
    additionally
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • Reddit
    • YouTube
    • Vimeo
    from €29per month · flat ratebilled annually
    Details for Awario

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts10

    Reporting: White-Label Reports, PDF export, CSV/Excel export

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Share of Voice, Identify opinion leaders, Retroactive data in listening

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Awario, published by the provider
    Provider imageawario.com

    Plans7 day trial

    Starter
    €29
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Pro
    €89
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Enterprise
    €249
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
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    11 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  2. Brand24

    Monitoring of mentions across social networks, the web and podcasts

    3 shared+0 additional17 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.6 / 5, G2, 385 Reviews
    additionally
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • +1
    from US$199per month · flat ratebilled annually
    Details for Brand24

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts17

    Reporting: White-Label Reports, PDF export, PowerPoint export, CSV/Excel export

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Podcast monitoring, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Share of Voice, Trend & topic detection, Crisis alerts, Identify opinion leaders, Retroactive data in listening, Visibility in AI answers

    AI Features: AI categorisation, AI evaluation

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Brand24, published by the provider
    Provider imagebrand24.com

    Plans14 day trial

    Individual
    US$199
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Team
    US$299
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Pro
    US$399
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Business
    US$599
    per month · flat rate · billed annually

    + 1 more plans in profile

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    22 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  3. BrandMentions

    Mention monitoring for web, podcasts and review portals with reports

    3 shared+0 additional14 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.8 / 5, G2, 242 Reviews
    additionally
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • Reddit
    • +2
    from US$79per month · flat ratebilled annually
    Details for BrandMentions

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts14

    Reporting: White-Label Reports, PDF export, PowerPoint export

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Podcast monitoring, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Share of Voice, Crisis alerts, Identify opinion leaders, Retroactive data in listening, Visibility in AI answers

    AI Features: AI evaluation

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of BrandMentions, published by the provider
    Provider imagebrandmentions.com

    Plans7 day trial

    Starter
    US$79
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Pro
    US$249
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Expert
    US$399
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Enterprise
    US$1,099
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
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    9 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  4. Brandwatch

    Enterprise suite for social listening, inbox and creator search, owned by Cision

    3 shared+0 additional28 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.1 / 5, G2, 987 Reviews
    additionally
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • +4
    Price on requestno list price published
    Details for Brandwatch

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts28

    Planning & Publishing: Schedule posts

    Network-Specific Features: Schedule Reels, Publish directly to TikTok

    Analytics: Paid post analytics

    Reporting: PowerPoint export, CSV/Excel export, Looker Studio connection

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Print & broadcast, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Trend & topic detection, Crisis alerts, Image & logo recognition, Identify opinion leaders, Retroactive data in listening

    Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply to comments, Reply to direct messages, Reviews in the inbox, Automatically hide spam & hate, Helpdesk integration

    AI Features: AI categorisation, AI evaluation

    Influencer & UGC: Creator search, Creator contracts & e-signature, Application page for creators

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Brandwatch, published by the provider
    Provider imagebrandwatch.com

    Plans

    Price on request only

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    32 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  5. BuzzSumo

    Topic and content research with monitoring and journalist database

    3 shared+0 additional13 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.5 / 5, G2, 107 Reviews
    additionally
    • Facebook
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • Reddit
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
    from US$199per month · flat ratebilled annually
    Details for BuzzSumo

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts13

    Planning & Publishing: Content curation

    Analytics: Competitor Benchmark

    Reporting: PDF export, CSV/Excel export

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Trend & topic detection, Crisis alerts, Identify opinion leaders, Retroactive data in listening, Journalist database

    Influencer & UGC: Creator search, Outreach & contact

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Plans

    Content Creation
    US$199
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    PR & Comms
    US$299
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Suite
    US$499
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Enterprise
    US$999
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
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    14 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  6. Determ

    Media monitoring and social listening, formerly Mediatoolkit, with reports and API

    3 shared+0 additional16 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.7 / 5, G2, 44 Reviews
    additionally
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • YouTube
    • Reddit
    • Bluesky
    from €249per month · flat ratebilled annually
    Details for Determ

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts16

    Reporting: Automated report delivery, PDF export, PowerPoint export, CSV/Excel export, AI summary of reports

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Print & broadcast, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Share of Voice, Crisis alerts, Identify opinion leaders, Retroactive data in listening, Visibility in AI answers

    Administration & Security: API access, Unlimited users

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Determ, published by the provider
    Provider imagedeterm.com

    Plans5 day trial

    Expand
    €249
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Command
    €416
    per month · flat rate · billed annually
    Custom
    no price information
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    8 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  7. Infegy Starscape

    Social listening platform for market research, formerly Infegy Atlas

    3 shared+0 additional13 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.5 / 5, G2, 217 Reviews
    additionally
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • Reddit
    • +1
    from US$295per month
    Details for Infegy Starscape

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts13

    Reporting: Report builder, White-Label Reports, CSV/Excel export

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Trend & topic detection, Crisis alerts, Retroactive data in listening

    AI Features: AI categorisation, AI evaluation

    Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Infegy Starscape, published by the provider
    Provider imageinfegy.com

    Plans

    Pulse AI
    US$295
    per month
    Core
    no price information
    Pro
    no price information
    Enterprise
    no price information
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    10 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  8. Keyhole

    Hashtag and keyword monitoring with scheduling, part of Muck Rack

    3 shared+0 additional21 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.3 / 5, G2, 70 Reviews
    additionally
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    Price on requestno list price published
    Details for Keyhole

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts21

    Planning & Publishing: Schedule posts, Automatic publishing, Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Customization per network, Drafts & Templates

    Network-Specific Features: Schedule Reels, Schedule Stories

    Analytics: Profile analysis, Post analysis, Competitor Benchmark, Historical data

    Reporting: White-Label Reports, PDF export, CSV/Excel export

    Listening & Monitoring: Hashtag monitoring, Boolean search, Sentiment analysis, Trend & topic detection, Identify opinion leaders

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Plans

    Price on request only

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    14 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  9. Konnect Insights

    Social listening with inbox and ticketing system from India

    3 shared+0 additional16 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.4 / 5, G2, 36 Reviews
    additionally
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
    • +2
    from US$39per month · per userbilled annually
    Details for Konnect Insights

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts16

    Planning & Publishing: Schedule posts, Workflow automation

    Analytics: Competitor Benchmark

    Reporting: AI summary of reports

    Listening & Monitoring: Podcast monitoring, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Share of Voice, Crisis alerts, Retroactive data in listening

    Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply to comments, Reply to direct messages, Reviews in the inbox, Ticketing system

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Konnect Insights, published by the provider
    Provider imagekonnectinsights.com

    Plans

    Starter
    US$39
    per month · per user · billed annually
    Professional
    US$79
    per month · per user · billed annually
    Advanced
    US$129
    per month · per user · billed annually
    Enterprise
    no price information
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    8 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  10. Lumen by Talkwalker

    Enterprise listening, today Lumen by Talkwalker, with image recognition

    3 shared+0 additional16 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.3 / 5, G2, 137 Reviews
    additionally
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • +1
    Price on requestno list price published
    Details for Lumen by Talkwalker

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts16

    Reporting: Report builder

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Print & broadcast, Podcast monitoring, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Share of Voice, Trend & topic detection, Crisis alerts, Image & logo recognition, Identify opinion leaders, Retroactive data in listening

    AI Features: AI evaluation

    Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, API access, Unlimited users

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Lumen by Talkwalker, published by the provider
    Provider imagetalkwalker.com

    Plans

    Core
    no price information
    Analyze
    no price information
    Business
    no price information
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    17 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  11. Meltwater

    Media intelligence with journalist database and social listening, formerly Linkfluence

    3 shared+0 additional11 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.1 / 5, G2, 2,681 Reviews
    additionally
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • LinkedIn
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • Reddit
    • Facebook
    • +1
    Price on requestno list price published
    Details for Meltwater

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts11

    Analytics: Competitor Benchmark

    Listening & Monitoring: Print & broadcast, Podcast monitoring, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Visibility in AI answers, Journalist database, Send press releases

    AI Features: AI evaluation

    Influencer & UGC: Creator search

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Meltwater, published by the provider
    Provider imagemeltwater.com

    Plans

    Price on request only

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    19 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

  12. Mentionlytics

    AI-powered monitoring with visibility and reporting for smaller teams

    3 shared+0 additional22 not documented at Google Alerts1 not covered by the alternative

    4.9 / 5, G2, 115 Reviews
    additionally
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • +5
    from US$49per month · Promotional pricebilled annually
    Details for Mentionlytics

    Additionally used compared to Google Alerts0

    nothing

    Documented here, no information at Google Alerts22

    Planning & Publishing: Schedule posts

    Team & Approvals: Assign tasks

    Reporting: Report builder, White-Label Reports, PDF export, PowerPoint export, CSV/Excel export, Live dashboard via link, Looker Studio connection

    Listening & Monitoring: Boolean search, Podcast monitoring, Review sites as a source, Sentiment analysis, Share of Voice, Crisis alerts, Image & logo recognition, Identify opinion leaders, Retroactive data in listening, Visibility in AI answers

    AI Features: AI categorisation, AI evaluation

    Administration & Security: API access

    Used at Google Alerts, not here1

    Listening & Monitoring: German-language sources

    "Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.

    Preview image of Mentionlytics, published by the provider
    Provider imagementionlytics.com

    Plans14 day trial

    Basic
    US$49
    per month · billed annually
    Essential
    US$169
    per month · billed annually
    Advanced
    US$299
    per month · billed annually
    Pro
    US$499
    per month · billed annually

    + 2 more plans in profile

    View profileTo vendorAlternatives

    10 sources · checked on 11/11/2026 · View sources

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Method

How the comparison is made

The whole method

  • Every claim has a source

    For every feature, price and privacy statement we store the page it comes from and the review date. Both are shown in the tool profile.

  • Unknown stays unknown

    If something is not stated by the provider, we show "no information". We do not guess and do not derive anything from advertising texts.

  • Commission does not change the order

    The default order counts the features both tools offer according to the provider, then alphabetical order applies; for a discontinued tool, the successor comes first. You can sort by entry price or name. The sorting does not account for whether a provider pays commission. Advertising links are labelled individually.