Brandwatch Listen vs Critical Mention
| Brandwatch Listen | Critical Mention | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | Web |
| Social network coverage | X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Tumblr, YouTube, Reddit, Bluesky, QQ | Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X; Onclusive Social also mentions TikTok, LinkedIn, and Threads |
| Web monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sentiment analysis | Yes | Yes |
| News monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Alert channels | email, RSS |
Both are listed in Best Social Media Listening Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Critical Mention scores higher on our published basis.