Cision vs MediaLens
| Cision | MediaLens | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web |
| Social network coverage | Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube, Reddit, Bluesky | Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Xiaohongshu, LIHKG |
| Web monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sentiment analysis | Yes | Yes |
| News monitoring | Yes | — |
| Alert channels | mobile, email, Slack, Microsoft Teams | |
| Free plan | — | No |
| Tracked query limit | — | 100 queries |
Both are listed in Best Social Media Listening Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Cision scores higher on our published basis.