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F5Bot

Get email alerts whenever your keywords are mentioned on Reddit, Hacker News, or Lobsters — starting completely free.

Our take: F5Bot offers a robust free tier for tracking keyword mentions across Reddit, Hacker News, and Lobsters, with paid plans adding advanced features like AI-powered semantic alerts and integrations.

Best forMarketers and founders who want to track brand or keyword mentions on Reddit and Hacker News without manual searching
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.5 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try F5BotFree tier; paid from $14.17/mo
The bottom line

An effective tool for monitoring online discussions, especially for those focusing on Reddit and similar platforms.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isF5Bot — a keyword monitoring service for Reddit, Hacker News, and Lobsters.
Our takeF5Bot offers a robust free tier for tracking keyword mentions across Reddit, Hacker News, and Lobsters, with paid plans adding advanced features like AI-powered semantic alerts and integrations.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Marketers tracking brand mentions
  • Developers monitoring product discussions
  • Researchers analyzing community conversations
Not good for
  • Those needing monitoring beyond Reddit, Hacker News, and Lobsters
  • Users requiring real-time alerts on social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook
  • Teams needing collaborative features
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Fast: Quick setup with immediate email alerts.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Keyword and alert limits on free and lower-tier plans.
  3. Walled garden
    Moderate: Limited to three platforms; integrations require higher-tier plans.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F5Bot really free to use?

Yes. F5Bot offers a free tier that requires no credit card. You can monitor a limited number of keywords and receive email alerts at no cost. Paid plans unlock more keywords, advanced filters, and integrations like Slack, Discord, and the REST API.

Which platforms does F5Bot monitor?

F5Bot monitors Reddit, Hacker News, and Lobsters. It does not currently cover social networks like Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or Facebook.

How quickly does F5Bot send alerts?

Alerts are typically delivered within minutes of a matching mention appearing on the monitored platform, making it suitable for near-real-time brand or topic tracking.

Can I integrate F5Bot with my existing tools?

Yes. On paid plans, F5Bot supports integrations with Slack, Discord, RSS feeds, JSON feeds, and a REST API, so alerts can flow into your existing workflows and notification channels.

What kind of filtering does F5Bot support?

F5Bot allows filtering by specific subreddits, excluded keywords, and co-occurring keywords to help reduce noise and surface only the most relevant mentions. Advanced filtering features are available on paid plans.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Syften for broader platform monitoring.

  • Lighter alternative

    Google Alerts for basic keyword monitoring.

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