Syften vs LeadScanner for public lead research
Syften and LeadScanner offer different source coverage and usage limits for lead research. LeadScanner reads public Facebook groups, 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
Syften covers Reddit, Hacker News, forums, Bluesky, and eight other sources. X is a paid add-on. Its limits count daily results. LeadScanner reads public Facebook groups, Reddit, and X. It charges per scan rather than per result. Neither your account nor an extension is needed.
Side by side
| Side by side | LeadScanner | Syften |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter: 119 USD / monthlyGrowth: 349 USD / monthlyAgency: 699 USD / monthlyPricing | $29.95 / $49.95 / $119.95 a month; X and YouTube as paid add-ons |
| How it reads sources | No account, no extension | Data provider API |
| Platforms | Facebook, Reddit, X | Reddit, Hacker News, forums, Bluesky and 8 others; X as an add-on |
| AI: score and reply draft | AI score, reply draft and comments | Yes |
| 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. | 14 days |
Checked 2026-09-06 · Source: syften.com/pricing
Note: AI filter from the Standard plan up. Limits are counted in results per day.
When Syften is the better choice
Choose Syften when conversations on Hacker News, forums, or Bluesky shape your pipeline. Syften covers Reddit, Hacker News, forums, Bluesky, and eight other sources. It also offers X as a paid add-on. Its AI filter is available from the Standard plan up. Its limits are counted in results per day.
When LeadScanner is the better choice
Choose LeadScanner when public Facebook groups belong in your daily lead work. Syften does not cover Facebook groups. LeadScanner also reads selected subreddits, all of Reddit, and X keyword phrases. It reads public pages signed out, without your account or an extension. Public groups can be read even when you are not a member. Campaign workspaces separate each client's sources, offer profile, notifications, and time zone. EU GDPR documents are published in English and Polish. In AI mode, reply drafts are never published by LeadScanner.
What each tool costs
Syften pricing
- Pricing
- $29.95 / $49.95 / $119.95 a month; X and YouTube as paid add-ons
- Trial
- 14 days
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 LeadScanner need my X account?
No. LeadScanner reads public X content signed out. It does not use your X account, our account, or a browser extension. Add X keyword phrases as sources. Matches can be sent by email, Slack, SMS, or webhook, depending on your plan.
Can LeadScanner read Facebook groups I have not joined?
Yes, if the group is public and readable. LeadScanner reads public Facebook groups signed out, so membership is not required. Closed and private groups are never read. A free check on the home page can tell you whether a Facebook group link is public and readable.
Can I try LeadScanner without a card?
Yes. LeadScanner offers a free trial with no card required. The page shows the trial details and its point pool. One scan of one source uses one point. AI mode uses two points. Points are refunded when a scan fails on LeadScanner's side.
What does LeadScanner not collect or access?
LeadScanner does not access closed or private groups. It does not collect phone numbers, email addresses, member lists, or lists showing who reacted. It reads public content only. I cannot say which data Syften collects because its published comparison data does not say.
Read public conversations where buyers ask
Check a public Facebook group first. Then use the free trial, no card. Our pricing is below. Read it from the price list.
Start your free trial120 points to start. No card, cancel in one click. You get 7 days on the Growth plan.