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Mention vs Mocha Pro

Mention logo

Mention

Social Media

Real-time media monitoring made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Mocha Pro logo

Mocha Pro

Video Production

Planar motion tracking and rotoscoping plugin

From
$37/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Mention has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mention historical data access is not included in the Company plan and is only available as a paid add-on; Mocha Pro single-host plugin licensing is $37 per month or $295 per year, while multi-host plugin access costs $75 per month or $595 per year

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mention and Mocha Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Mention and Mocha Pro differ
AttributeMentionMocha Pro
Starting priceFree$37/month
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategorySocial MediaVideo Production
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mention

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Sentiment analysis
  • Influencer identification
  • Competitive analysis
  • Custom reports
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Buffer

Only in Mocha Pro

Nothing recorded that Mention does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mention

  • Brand monitoringnot Mocha Pro
  • Competitor trackingnot Mocha Pro
  • Social listeningnot Mocha Pro
  • Reputation managementnot Mocha Pro

Mocha Pro

  • Planar tracking for motion tracking on difficult shotsnot Mention
  • Removing wires, rigs, and tracking marksnot Mention
  • Generating editable splines with AI-powered rotoscopingnot Mention
  • Handling organic moving objects via PowerMeshnot Mention
  • Exporting stabilization data to host applicationsnot Mention

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mention

  • Historical data access is not included in the Company plan and is only available as a paid add-on

Mocha Pro

  • Single-host plugin licensing is $37 per month or $295 per year, while multi-host plugin access costs $75 per month or $595 per year
  • Perpetual licenses cost $695 single-host or $1,495 multi-host and include only one year of updates and support before lapsing
  • Floating licenses and enterprise deployment are quote only through sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Mention

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 alert
    • 1,000 mentions
    • Basic monitoring
  • Solo$41/month
    • 2 alerts
    • 5,000 mentions
    • Boolean search
  • Pro$83/month
    • 5 alerts
    • 10,000 mentions
    • Team features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Unlimited alerts
    • Unlimited mentions
    • Custom integrations

Mocha Pro

$37/month
  • Monthly Single-Host$37/month
    • Single-host license
    • Works with Adobe, OFX, or Avid
  • Annual Single-Host$295/year
    • Single-host license
    • Works with Adobe, OFX, or Avid
  • Perpetual Single-Host$695/one-time
    • One free year of upgrades and support
    • Single-host license
  • Monthly Multi-Host$75/month
    • Multiple different hosts on same workstation

Which should you pick?

Choose Mention if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sentiment analysis.

Choose Mocha Pro if

Nothing in the data separates Mocha Pro from Mention on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

Is Mention or Mocha Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Mention starts at Free and Mocha Pro at $37/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mention or Mocha Pro?
Mention has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mention and $37/month for Mocha Pro.
Does Mention or Mocha Pro run on more platforms?
Mention runs on Web, Ios, Android. Mocha Pro runs on Web.
Can I use Mention for free?
Yes. Mention has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mocha Pro starts at $37/month.
What is Mention best used for?
Mention is most often used for brand monitoring, competitor tracking, social listening, reputation management. Of those, brand monitoring and competitor tracking are not what Mocha Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Mention do that Mocha Pro cannot?
Mention covers Real-time monitoring, Sentiment analysis, Influencer identification, Competitive analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mention: What does the Mention Company Plan include?

The Company Plan includes real-time mention tracking across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube, plus news, blogs, and forums. It covers 75+ review sites, sentiment analysis, competitor benchmarking, custom reporting, and dedicated account manager support.

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Mocha Pro: How much does Mocha Pro cost?

Mocha Pro costs 37 USD/month (single-host) or 75 USD/month (multi-host) for subscriptions, 295 USD/year (single-host) or 595 USD/year (multi-host) for annual plans, or 695 USD to 1,495 USD as perpetual one-time purchases.

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Mention: What is the cost of Mention's Company Plan?

Mention's Company Plan pricing is not displayed on the pricing page and requires contacting sales or requesting a demo to get a quote.

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Mocha Pro: Is there a free trial?

A 14-day trial is available through Boris FX Hub registration with no credit card required.

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Mention: Does Mention offer a free trial?

Yes. Mention offers a free trial accessible through their signup page, with no credit card required to get started.

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Mocha Pro: What licensing is included?

Single-host licenses cover one workstation; multi-host licenses cover multiple different hosts on the same workstation. Enterprise and floating licenses available upon request.

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Mention: Can I save money by paying annually for Mention?

Yes. If you pay yearly instead of monthly, Mention gives you 2 months free, saving approximately $360 USD per year depending on your plan.

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Mention: Are there add-ons or upsells available with Mention?

Yes. Mention offers paid add-ons for historical data and white-label reporting beyond what is included in the standard plan.

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