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Mention vs Vyond

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Mention

Social Media

Real-time media monitoring made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vyond logo

Vyond

Video Production

Real value, real results

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Vyond starter plan at $699 per year caps monthly video downloads at 100 and max video duration at 25 minutes

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mention and Vyond actually diverge.

Attributes where Mention and Vyond differ
AttributeMentionVyond
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
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 Vyond

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 Vyond
  • Competitor trackingnot Vyond
  • Social listeningnot Vyond
  • Reputation managementnot Vyond

Vyond

  • Sales enablement videos - Help sales teams engage prospects effectivelynot Mention
  • Employee training and onboarding - Create engaging internal learning contentnot Mention
  • Marketing communications - Produce engaging videos for audiencesnot Mention
  • HR internal announcements - Share company updates with workforcenot Mention
  • Compliance training - Make mandatory training more effective and engagingnot 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

Vyond

  • Starter plan at $699 per year caps monthly video downloads at 100 and max video duration at 25 minutes
  • Annual billing is required to reach the listed monthly rates ($58 to $167 per month)
  • Even the Agency tier caps monthly AI credits per user at 400,000 rather than being unlimited

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

Vyond

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Vyond review.

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.
Mention review

Choose Vyond if

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

Vyond review

Questions people ask

Is Mention or Vyond better?
Neither clearly leads. Mention starts at Free and Vyond at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mention or Vyond?
Mention has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mention and On request for Vyond.
Does Mention or Vyond run on more platforms?
Mention runs on Web, Ios, Android. Vyond runs on Web.
Can I use Mention for free?
Yes. Mention has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Vyond starts at On request.
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 Vyond is typically brought in for.
What can Mention do that Vyond 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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Vyond: What are the credit limits for each plan?

10,000 credits per user, per month (Starter plan), 20,000 credits per user, per month (Professional plan), Virtually unlimited credits (Enterprise & Agency plans)

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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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Vyond: What are the video duration limits?

Maximum video duration: 25 minutes (Starter), 40 minutes (Professional), 90 minutes (Enterprise/Agency)

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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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Vyond: How many videos can I download per month?

Maximum video downloads: 100/month (Starter), 200/month (Professional), unlimited (Enterprise/Agency)

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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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Vyond: What is the pricing for each tier?

Starter: $58/month (annual) or $99/month (monthly). Professional: $100/month (annual) or $199/month (monthly). Enterprise & Agency: Contact sales for multi-seat pricing; no monthly option available.

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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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