Side by side
Media Watcher vs SmartMetrics
Both stand on social media hashtag tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Media Watcher combines hashtag tracking with broad media monitoring, analytics, alerts, and team reporting. A free trial is available, but continued access is paid and plans are billed annually.
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SmartMetrics combines Instagram account and hashtag analytics with mention monitoring, exports, and agency reporting. The 14-day trial is available without a credit card, but continued use requires a subscription.
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| Media Watcher | SmartMetrics | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $2,760 a year | 3 profiles: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mediawatcher.ai | smartmetrics.co |
| On social media hashtag tracking software | #16 of 27 | #20 of 27 |
Media Watcher: what it does well
- Tracks hashtags across multiple digital sources
- Alerts can arrive by email or SMS
- Exports reports to PDF, Excel, or CSV
- Supports shared dashboards and alert assignments
What to know first
- No free plan
- Basic allows 10 keywords
- Plans are billed annually
SmartMetrics: what it does well
- More than 30 account, post, and story metrics
- Tracks hashtags and real-time brand mentions
- Exports PDF, CSV, and chart images
- Agency reporting includes white-label and scheduling
- 14-day trial does not require a credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial account is put on hold unless subscribed
- Competitor accounts lack some audience and performance metrics
- Facebook authorization is required for account analytics
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