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Mention vs Wiz

Mention logo

Mention

Social Media

Real-time media monitoring made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Wiz logo

Wiz

Cloud

Cloud and AI security platform unifying code, cloud, and runtime protection.

From
On request
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; Wiz no public pricing; licensing requires a custom quote based on workloads and sensors.
  • They diverge on capability: Mention covers Real-time monitoring, Wiz covers Cloud security posture management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mention and Wiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Mention and Wiz differ
AttributeMentionWiz
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Androidweb, api
CategorySocial MediaCloud
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 Wiz

  • Cloud security posture management
  • Code security (Wiz Code)
  • Runtime threat detection (Wiz Defend)
  • AI security agents
  • AI workload protection
  • Attack path analysis

What people use each for

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

Mention

  • Brand monitoringnot Wiz
  • Competitor trackingnot Wiz
  • Social listeningnot Wiz
  • Reputation managementnot Wiz

Wiz

  • Identifying cloud misconfigurations across multi-cloud environmentsnot Mention
  • Securing code from IDE through CI/CD deploymentnot Mention
  • Detecting and responding to active threats at runtimenot Mention
  • Governing AI workloads and models in the cloudnot Mention
  • Prioritizing risk with cross-environment attack path analysisnot 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

Wiz

  • No public pricing; licensing requires a custom quote based on workloads and sensors.
  • Modular licensing across Cloud, Code, Defend, and Sensor products can complicate cost planning.
  • Full runtime protection value depends on deploying Wiz Sensor agents, adding operational overhead.
  • Primarily aimed at mid-to-large enterprises despite the smaller Wiz Go bundle.

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

Wiz

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wiz 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.

Choose Wiz if

  • You need cloud security posture management.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want code security (wiz code).

Questions people ask

Is Mention or Wiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Mention starts at Free and Wiz at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mention or Wiz?
Mention has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mention and On request for Wiz.
Does Mention or Wiz run on more platforms?
Mention runs on Web, Ios, Android. Wiz runs on web, api.
Can I use Mention for free?
Yes. Mention has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wiz 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 Wiz is typically brought in for.
What can Mention do that Wiz cannot?
Mention covers Real-time monitoring, Sentiment analysis, Influencer identification, Competitive analysis. Wiz covers Cloud security posture management, Code security (Wiz Code), Runtime threat detection (Wiz Defend), AI security agents.

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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Wiz: How much does Wiz cost?

Wiz does not publish standard pricing. The platform uses modular licensing based on workloads, active developers, log ingestion, or sensors. All pricing requires requesting a custom quote directly from the company.

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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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Wiz: Does Wiz offer a free trial?

No free trial information is mentioned on Wiz's pricing page. Pricing is determined by custom quote based on organizational needs.

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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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Wiz: What products does Wiz offer?

Wiz provides five modular licensing options: Wiz Cloud, Wiz Code, Wiz Defend, Wiz Sensor, and Wiz Go Bundle for SMBs, allowing organizations to scale based on specific security requirements.

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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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