Groups Watcher vs LeadScanner
Groups Watcher and LeadScanner help surface public opportunities, but they take different routes. Groups Watcher offers Facebook and Nextdoor coverage, while LeadScanner reads public Facebook, Reddit, and X signed out.
120 points to start. No card, cancel in one click. You get 7 days on the Growth plan.
In short
Groups Watcher serves contractors seeking category exclusivity within a county. It covers Facebook and Nextdoor. Its pricing is not published, and access is demo only. LeadScanner reads public Facebook, Reddit, and X signed out. It offers no exclusivity. Our pricing is below, read from the price list.
Side by side
| Side by side | LeadScanner | Groups Watcher |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter: 119 USD / monthlyGrowth: 349 USD / monthlyAgency: 699 USD / monthlyPricing | not published — demo only |
| How it reads sources | No account, no extension | Does not say |
| Platforms | Facebook, Reddit, X | Facebook, Nextdoor |
| AI: score and reply draft | AI score, reply draft and comments | Does not say |
| Publishes on your behalf | No, the draft stays with you | Does not say |
| Client campaigns | Yes, with a PDF report | Does not say |
| GDPR documents in Polish | Yes | Does not say |
| Trial | You get 7 days on the Growth plan. 120 points to start. No card, cancel in one click. | demo only |
Checked 2026-09-06 · Source: groupswatcher.com
Note: The site mentions Chrome and a user account; the FAQ asks the question but does not answer it.
When Groups Watcher is the better choice
Choose Groups Watcher when a protected county and category matter more than broader platform coverage. Its stated fit is contractors without time to write their own phrases. It covers Facebook and Nextdoor. Pricing is not published, and access is demo only. Its site mentions Chrome and a user account. It does not say how it reads content. That may suit a local operator focused on one protected service area.
When LeadScanner is the better choice
Choose LeadScanner when you want to define your own phrases across three public platforms. LeadScanner reads public Facebook groups and pages, subreddits, all Reddit, and X without any account. You can monitor public groups you do not belong to. No browser extension is installed. AI mode can score intent and prepare a reply draft. We never publish that draft. Each client can have a separate campaign. Published Polish and English GDPR documents are available at /legal. LeadScanner offers no county or category exclusivity.
What each tool costs
Our pricing
- Starter
- 119 USD / monthly · 1142 USD / yearly
- Growth
- 349 USD / monthly · 3350 USD / yearly
- Agency
- 699 USD / monthly · 6710 USD / yearly
120 points to start. No card, cancel in one click. You get 7 days on the Growth plan.
PricingQuestions that come with it
Does Groups Watcher need my account?
Groups Watcher’s site mentions Chrome and a user account. Its FAQ asks about that requirement but does not answer it. LeadScanner uses neither your account nor ours. It reads public pages signed out.
Does LeadScanner read Facebook groups I am not in?
Yes, if the group is public and readable. LeadScanner reads public Facebook groups signed out, so membership is not required. It never reads closed or private groups. You can check a Facebook group link on the home page.
Can I try LeadScanner without a card?
Yes. LeadScanner has a free trial with no card required. The page shows the trial details and the plan’s point pool. Points are refunded when a scan fails on our side.
What does LeadScanner not collect or read?
LeadScanner never reads closed or private groups. It does not collect phone numbers, email addresses, member lists, or reaction lists. It reads public content only. Groups Watcher does not say how it reads content.
Pick the coverage that fits your work
Choose county exclusivity with Groups Watcher. Choose signed-out public coverage across Facebook, Reddit, and X with LeadScanner. Review LeadScanner pricing below, then start a free trial without a card.
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