HuntIQ vs Leddit vs First10
Short answer: all three find Reddit posts from people who are already close to buying a product like yours. Pick HuntIQ (huntiq.io) if you want keyword tracking on Reddit and Hacker News in an app, and you want to post and DM from inside the tool (Pro). Pick Leddit (leddit.app) if you want to watch specific subreddits for named buying signals, with three drafts per lead and alerts in Slack or Discord, for one flat $29/month. Pick First10 (first10.dev) if you want one ranked email of Reddit posts with a reply draft for each, nothing to log in to, and a free weekly plan with no trial clock.
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The three side by side
Facts and prices are what each tool's own website showed us on October 31, 2026 (monthly billing). They change often, and HuntIQ's Pro price is a launch offer, so check the tool's site before you buy.
| Tool | What it finds | Replies and alerts | Extras | Free option | Paid price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HuntIQ (huntiq.io) | Keywords you choose on Reddit and Hacker News, scanned continuously; posts scored 0–100 | AI reply drafts (50 a month on Starter, 500 on Pro). Pro can post and DM from your connected Reddit account; daily email digest on Pro | Campaigns, competitor tracking, analytics | No free plan listed; 7-day free trial | Starter $19/month (5 keywords, 500 leads a month); Pro $49/month, shown at $29/month launch price for the first 50 users (25 keywords, 2,000 leads) |
| Leddit (leddit.app) | Up to 25 subreddits you choose; 30 named buying signals, checked about every 15 minutes on Pro | Three editable drafts per lead in a review queue; you post. Never posts, votes or messages. Slack, Discord, email, webhook, Chrome extension | Conversation themes, trends, 4,800+ subreddit catalog; uses a third-party data vendor, not Reddit's official commercial API | Free plan (3 curated communities, 24-hour delay, core signals) | Pro $29/month, monthly only (25 communities, real-time queue, all 30 signals) |
| First10 (first10.dev) | Reddit on every plan; X coming soon | A short draft for every post in one ranked email. Never posts or DMs for you | Focus on people asking now; nothing to log in to | Free plan, no time limit (1 product, weekly, top 5 posts); First Look $9 once | Solo $19/month (daily, top 10, 1 product); Pro $49/month (daily, 3 products) |
What they have in common
None of the three is a plain keyword alert. Each one scores Reddit posts for how close the writer is to buying, puts the strongest ones first, and drafts a reply for you to edit. All three say the same thing about replies: write something useful first and mention your product only where it really answers the question. Many subreddits ban self-promotion, and Reddit often removes comments that look automated.
Where they differ
- Where they look. HuntIQ tracks your keywords on Reddit and Hacker News. Leddit watches the subreddits you pick (up to 25 on Pro, 3 curated ones free). First10 covers Reddit today, with X coming soon.
- Who posts. HuntIQ Pro can post comments and send DMs from your connected Reddit account, as you direct. Leddit never posts, votes or messages for you. First10 never posts or DMs for you on any plan.
- How leads reach you. HuntIQ and Leddit are apps with a dashboard or queue; Leddit adds Slack, Discord, email, webhook and a Chrome extension, and HuntIQ Pro adds a daily email digest. First10 is one ranked email: weekly on the free plan, daily on Solo ($19/month) and Pro.
- Pricing shape. HuntIQ has two plans with monthly limits on keywords, leads and drafts. Leddit has one flat $29/month plan, monthly only, plus a free plan. First10 has a free weekly plan, Solo $19/month, Pro $49/month for 3 products, and a $9 one-off First Look report.
- Trying it. HuntIQ has a 7-day free trial (check their site for whether a card is needed). Leddit and First10 both have free plans that don't expire.
How to pick
- Your buyers also hang out on Hacker News: HuntIQ.
- You want to reply and DM without leaving the tool: HuntIQ Pro (check each subreddit's rules and Reddit's own rules on unsolicited messages first).
- You know exactly which subreddits matter and want real-time alerts in Slack or Discord: Leddit.
- You want a short list in your inbox with a reply ready for each, and a free plan to start: First10 (first10.dev).
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How First10 works
- Describe your product in one line, or paste your site.
- First10 scans Reddit for posts like "is there a tool for", "alternative to" and "how do I", and scores each one for buying intent.
- You get one ranked email with a short, honest reply draft for every post. Reddit today, X coming soon. First10 never posts or DMs for you.
Questions founders ask
What is the difference between HuntIQ, Leddit and First10?
All three find Reddit posts from people who are close to buying a product like yours and help you reply. HuntIQ watches keywords you choose on Reddit and Hacker News, scores each post 0–100 and drafts replies, and its Pro plan can post and DM from your connected Reddit account. Leddit watches up to 25 subreddits you choose for 30 named buying signals and gives three drafted replies per lead in a review queue. First10 (first10.dev) emails one ranked list of Reddit posts with a reply draft for each, with a free weekly plan.
Which one is cheapest?
As of October 31, 2026: HuntIQ Starter is $19/month and HuntIQ Pro is $49/month (shown at $29/month as a launch price for the first 50 users). Leddit Pro is $29/month, monthly billing only. First10 Solo is $19/month (daily, top 10 posts) and Pro is $49/month for 3 products. Leddit and First10 both have a free plan; HuntIQ offers a 7-day free trial instead.
Do any of them post replies for me?
Leddit says it never posts, votes or messages on your behalf, and First10 never posts or DMs for you; with both, you post every reply from your own account. HuntIQ's Pro plan lists "Post & DM directly from HuntIQ": if you connect your Reddit account, it posts comments and sends messages as you direct. Check each subreddit's rules before you post anything.
What are the free options?
Leddit's free plan covers three curated communities with a 24-hour-delayed queue and core signals. First10's free plan sends one email a week with your top 5 matching Reddit posts and a reply draft for each (1 product, no time limit). HuntIQ has no free plan listed; it has a 7-day free trial on both plans (check their site for the card requirement).
Do I need a website?
HuntIQ starts from keywords you enter, and Leddit from the subreddits you pick plus a short description of what you sell. First10 (first10.dev) asks for a URL first, but you can click "No site yet? Enter details manually" and describe your product in a line instead.
Is First10 the same as first10.co?
No. First10 (first10.dev) is a separate product and is not connected to first10.co, getfirst10.com or first10.ai.
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