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MediaLens vs PulseLens
Both stand on social media listening software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
MediaLens combines account analysis, competitor monitoring, alerts, and influencer analysis with several listed AI tools. Check the plan allowances and pricing details to see whether they fit your team's needs.
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PulseLens provides local, structured triage for imported mentions, with sentiment, risk scoring, and report exports. Its Alpha maturity and limited current data sources are important constraints.
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| MediaLens | PulseLens | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | medialens.io | github.com |
| On social media listening software | #12 of 86 | #16 of 86 |
MediaLens: what it does well
- Aggregates Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube performance data
- Monitors mentions and keywords across four networks
- Email alerts for tracked mentions and keywords
- Influencer analysis includes filtering and performance metrics
- Lists several AI analysis and content tools
What to know first
- The listed free option lasts seven days
- Free option allows one user seat
- Email is the listed alert channel
- Plan prices are not provided
PulseLens: what it does well
- Free and MIT licensed
- English and Chinese sentiment lexicons
- L0-to-L5 crisis levels
- Local SQLite storage
- Dashboard plus JSON, CSV, and Markdown outputs
What to know first
- Current imports are CSV files and public RSS feeds
- Project status is Alpha
- Planned connectors are not current integrations
- Does not automate public replies
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