BuzzSumo vs Mention: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Both prices below were read from each vendor's own pricing page on the date shown.
Pricing side by side
| Plan | BuzzSumo | Mention |
|---|---|---|
| tier 1 | $199/mo — 1 user, unlimited searches, 1 year of data history, content generator | $49/mo — 2 alerts, 5,000 mentions/mo, 1 user seat, social listening |
| tier 2 | $299/mo — 5 users, journalist database, media monitoring alerts, crisis tracking | $99/mo — 5 alerts, 10,000 mentions/mo, 10 social accounts, social scheduling |
| tier 3 | $499/mo — 10 users, 5 years of historical data, advanced influencer discovery | $179/mo — 7 alerts, 20,000 mentions/mo, unlimited social accounts, team access |
| tier 4 | — | On request — Custom alerts, unlimited mentions, sentiment analysis, API access |
read from both vendors' pricing pages · 22 Aug 2026 · how we verify
Choose BuzzSumo if
- PR executives identifying key journalists and writers
- Content strategists researching viral and trending topic angles
Choose Mention if
- PR and brand marketing teams tracking online brand mentions and media coverage
- Social media managers monitoring competitor reputation crises
Where each one disappoints
BuzzSumo
- Automated cold SMTP email warmup and inbox rotation
Mention
- On-page HTML keyword density optimization
Compiled by Stepan Noianov from both vendors' own sites. Something wrong? Report an inaccuracy.