Cision vs ListenFirst
Cision
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ListenFirst
listenfirstmedia.comSide by side
| Figure | Cision | ListenFirst |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Social Media Listening Software | 8.2 (#17) | 7.3 (#64) |
| Spec score · Brand Intelligence Software | 8.0 (#6) | 7.3 (#17) |
| Founded | 1876 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States | New York, NY, United States |
| Integrations | CisionOne can send live mention notifications through Slack or Microsoft Teams and offers API and Google Analytics integrations. | ListenFirst says its team can integrate tools and systems through custom development, workflow automation, and its API. |
| Sentiment analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Social network coverage | Facebook,Instagram,X (Twitter),YouTube,Reddit,Bluesky | Facebook,Twitter,Instagram,TikTok,Reddit,LinkedIn,YouTube |
| Support | CisionOne users can use in-product chat for guidance or specialist support, and Cision provides interactive webinars, group training, and downloadable guides. | ListenFirst describes its support as white-glove and says its team can respond at a moment’s notice. |
Plans
Cision
- CisionOne SuitePriced on request
- Journalist OutreachPriced on request
- Media MonitoringPriced on request
- Media Monitoring + SocialPriced on request
In their own words
ListenFirst
ListenFirst has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.