Go Beyond Basic Alerts. Score Intent, Manage Leads.
F5Bot sends email alerts when keywords appear on Reddit. That's it. Reddit Scout Pro scores every match from 0-100 across 6 intent categories, gives you a built-in lead CRM, and exports everything to CSV. Stop drowning in noise — focus on the conversations that convert.
Last updated: February 9, 2026
TL;DR
F5Bot is a reliable keyword alert service for Reddit and Hacker News — but it only sends raw email notifications with no context, no scoring, and no way to manage leads. Reddit Scout Pro is a Chrome extension that adds 6-category intent scoring (0-100), a built-in lead CRM with starring/archiving/notes, CSV export, on-page keyword highlighting, and background monitoring with desktop notifications. Free tier included. Pro at $6.99/month or $49.99 lifetime.
Why F5Bot Users Look for Alternatives
No intent scoring — every mention treated equally
F5Bot sends an alert for every keyword match regardless of context. A casual mention and a high-intent buying signal look identical. You waste time investigating low-value matches that go nowhere.
No way to manage or organize leads
F5Bot is email-only (free tier). There's no dashboard, no CRM, no way to star promising leads, archive noise, or add notes. You end up maintaining a separate spreadsheet to track anything.
Free tier heavily restricted
F5Bot's free tier caps at 50 alerts per day per keyword, includes ads in emails, and disables keywords that get too many mentions. High-volume keywords get silenced exactly when they're most active.
Email-only alerts create friction
F5Bot delivers everything via email. There's no browser notification, no in-app dashboard (on free), and no way to quickly act on a match. By the time you read the email and navigate to Reddit, the conversation may have moved on.
Reddit Scout Pro vs F5Bot
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | F5Bot | Reddit Scout Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Intent scoring | No (raw alerts only) | 0-100 score across 6 categories |
| Lead management | No — email alerts only | Built-in CRM: star, archive, notes |
| CSV export | No (copy from emails manually) | Full metadata CSV export |
| On-page highlighting | No | Yes — keywords highlighted on Reddit |
| Free tier keywords | 200 keywords | 3 keywords |
| Free tier daily alerts | 50/day per keyword (auto-disables if exceeded) | 25 matches per scan, no auto-disable |
| Paid pricing | $14.17-$69.99/month | $6.99/month or $49.99 lifetime |
| Platforms monitored | Reddit, Hacker News, Lobsters | Reddit only (specialized) |
| Architecture | Web service (server-side) | Chrome extension (browser-based) |
| Desktop notifications | No — email only | Yes — real-time desktop alerts |
Pricing: Reddit Scout Pro vs F5Bot
F5Bot
F5Bot Power is $14.17/mo (annual) for 350 keywords. Ultra is $69.99/mo for AI semantic alerts and API access. Free tier has ads and a 50 alert/day cap.
- Subscription-only pricing
- Lose access when you cancel
Reddit Scout Pro
Reddit Scout Pro at $6.99/mo gives you intent scoring and lead management that F5Bot doesn't offer at any price. The $49.99 lifetime license costs less than 4 months of F5Bot Power.
30-day money-back guarantee
Is Reddit Scout Pro Right for You?
Switch If You...
- You want intent scoring to prioritize high-value conversations instead of wading through raw alerts
- You need a built-in CRM to manage Reddit leads without maintaining a separate spreadsheet
- You want CSV export with intent scores for your sales pipeline
- You're tired of email-only alerts and want in-browser notifications and highlighting
- You want a lifetime license instead of ongoing subscription costs
Consider Other Options If You...
- You need to monitor Hacker News and Lobsters in addition to Reddit — F5Bot covers all three
- You need 200+ keywords on a free tier — F5Bot's free tier is more generous for high-volume monitoring
- You want API access or Slack/Discord webhooks — F5Bot Ultra includes these
Stop drowning in raw alerts. Start scoring intent.
Reddit Scout Pro: 0-100 intent scoring, built-in lead CRM, CSV export, on-page highlighting. Free to start.
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Install Reddit Scout Pro free from the Chrome Web Store. No credit card required.