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Upthread vs LLM Pulse

LLM Pulse tracks how ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google's AI answers mention and cite your brand, and shows which Reddit threads they cite. Upthread starts from those threads: rule-checked reply drafts, your disclosure, and a record of each reply.

Last checked Nov 7, 2026. Every fact about LLM Pulse is numbered to its source at the bottom of the page.

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  1. Why look beyond LLM Pulse
  2. Who should choose which
  3. LLM Pulse in brief
  4. Pricing, plan by plan
  5. Point by point
  6. What it watches
  7. Replying
  8. After you post
  9. Price and plans
  10. Switching from LLM Pulse
  11. Reddit access is changing
  12. Questions
  13. Sources
  14. Related comparisons

Why people look beyond LLM Pulse.

LLM Pulse calls itself the all-in-one AI search platform. It shows what ChatGPT, Gemini and other models say about your brand, which AI bots crawl your site, the traffic and sales AI sends you, and what to fix next. 1

Prices are listed in euros and follow prompts, projects and cadence. With weekly tracking, Starter costs 49 euros a month for 50 prompts, Growth 99 for 150 and Scale 299 for 450; daily tracking costs 79, 149 and 449. Five models are included on every plan, and the 14-day trial on weekly plans needs a payment method. 2

Its Reddit Intelligence view, on Growth and above, lists the Reddit threads, subreddits and authors that AI answers cite for your prompts, with upvotes, comments and the sentiment of each citing answer. It covers cited posts only; listening beyond AI citations is described as a planned follow-up. 3

Upthread begins where that list ends. It adds Reddit threads that rank in Google results, ranks every thread by how visible it is to buyers, drafts a reply that follows the subreddit's rules with your disclosure, and keeps a record of the reply once you post it.

Who should choose which.

Who should choose LLM Pulse

  • You track the whole brand across AI search and want prices in euros, with unlimited team members and five models on every plan. 2
  • You need daily tracking, or models Upthread doesn't track, such as Copilot, Grok, DeepSeek or Meta AI, as paid add-ons. 2
  • You want to know which Reddit authors and subreddits shape AI answers in your category, and how much of that comes from your own accounts. 3

Who should choose Upthread

  • You already know which Reddit threads AI cites in your category, and now you want a rule-checked reply ready for each one that matters.
  • You want Reddit threads that rank in Google found too, not only the ones that already appear in AI answers.
  • You want to show a client what a reply did: its score, any removal, and whether the thread kept being cited.

LLM Pulse in brief

AI search visibility tracking on five core models, with a Reddit view of the threads AI answers cite.

  • With weekly tracking, Starter costs 49 euros, Growth 99 euros and Scale 299 euros a month; daily tracking costs 79, 149 and 449 euros. 2
  • Every plan includes ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Google AI Overviews; Claude, Copilot, Grok, DeepSeek, Meta AI and others are paid add-ons. 2
  • Reddit Intelligence lists the Reddit threads, subreddits and authors AI answers cite for your tracked prompts, with citation counts, upvotes, comments and the sentiment of the citing answers. 3
  • Reddit Intelligence comes with Growth and above, and covers only Reddit posts cited in your tracked prompts. 3
  • Lets you claim up to 10 of your own subreddits and 25 Reddit accounts, to see how much of your Reddit presence in AI answers is your own. 3
  • Recommendations and a GEO Writer come on every plan. No Reddit reply drafting is described. 2
  • Weekly Starter, Growth and Scale include a 14-day free trial that needs a valid payment method. 2
  • White-label delivery comes with Enterprise and with the Partner plans for agencies, from 1,499 euros a month. 2

Pricing, plan by plan.

LLM Pulse

Starter49 euros a month, or 40.83 euros a month billed annually (weekly tracking)
50 tracked prompts, 1 project, 5 AI models, visibility, share of voice, mentions and citations, recommendations and GEO Writer, MCP server. 2
Growth99 euros a month, or 82.50 euros a month billed annually (weekly tracking)
150 tracked prompts, 2 projects, 5 AI models, adds sentiment analysis, Social and Communities with Reddit Intelligence, AI traffic analytics and the LLM Pulse Agent. 2
Scale299 euros a month, or 249.17 euros a month billed annually (weekly tracking)
450 tracked prompts, 5 projects, 5 AI models, adds ChatGPT Shopping and AI paid ads tracking, reputation and custom reports, API, Looker Studio connector and CLI. 2
EnterpriseCustom volume pricing
Custom prompts and projects, white label with embedded dashboards and your own domain, a dedicated account manager, custom integrations and invoice billing. 2
  • Daily tracking costs 79, 149 and 449 euros a month on Starter, Growth and Scale, or 65.83, 124.17 and 374.17 euros a month billed annually. 2
  • Annual billing gives 2 months free (save 17%). Prices exclude VAT. 2
  • The 14-day free trial covers weekly Starter, Growth and Scale and needs a valid payment method; daily tracking plans start right away. 2
  • Larger plans run from Scale+ at 599 euros a month to Partner++ at 3,799 euros, and the Partner plans for agencies start at 25 client projects with white-label delivery. 2
  • Extra AI models, such as Claude, Copilot, Grok, DeepSeek and Meta AI, are paid add-ons on every plan. 2

Upthread

Starter$49 a month
1 brand, 25 keywords, 25 buyer questions, 3 engines, 150 drafts a month, 1 seat. Discovery: Daily.
Growth$149 a month
3 brands, 100 keywords, 75 buyer questions, All engines, 600 drafts a month, 3 seats. Discovery: Every 6 hours.
Agency$499 a month
15 brands, 500 keywords, 300 buyer questions, All engines, 2,500 drafts a month, 10 seats. Discovery: Every 6 hours.

Yearly billing gives 2 months free. Every workspace starts with a 7-day trial on Starter limits, with no card. See full pricing.

LLM Pulse and Upthread, point by point.

Each row sets a sourced fact about LLM Pulse next to what Upthread does, grouped by what you would check first.

What it watches

AI enginesThey do more
LLM PulseChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Google AI Overviews on every plan, weekly or daily. More models as paid add-ons. 2
UpthreadGoogle AI Overviews and AI Mode twice a week, from live Google results. ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude weekly through their APIs, labelled API.
RedditDifferent approach
LLM PulseCited Reddit threads, subreddits and authors, with citation counts, upvotes, comments and sentiment, from Growth up. 3
UpthreadCited threads plus Reddit threads ranking in Google, ranked in one inbox with each subreddit's rules and the thread's citation history.
How it reads RedditDifferent approach
LLM PulseReads the Reddit threads AI answers cite in your tracked prompts, fetching their text, upvotes and comments. The method isn't stated. 3
UpthreadBuilt on your own logged-in browser, so Reddit's move to logged-in-only viewing doesn't break it. Discovery comes from Google results and AI citations, with no Reddit API.

Replying

DraftingUpthread does more
LLM PulseNo reply drafting listed. Its GEO Writer writes content for your site. 2
UpthreadTwo drafts per thread, grounded in the thread, its top comments, the subreddit's rules and your facts. A lint and an AI judge check each one first.

After you post

After postingUpthread does more
LLM PulseShows the share of Reddit citations that come from subreddits and accounts you claim. No per-reply tracking is described. 3
UpthreadScore over time, moderator removals, and the thread's citation history before and after your reply. Links carry UTM tags for your own analytics.

Price and plans

PriceDifferent approach
LLM Pulse49 / 99 / 299 euros a month with weekly tracking, or 79 / 149 / 449 with daily tracking. Annual billing gives 2 months free. 2
Upthread$49 / $149 / $499 a month, or 2 months free yearly. A 7-day trial with Starter limits. No card required.
AgenciesThey do more
LLM PulseWhite-label delivery on Enterprise and on Partner plans, from 25 client projects. 2
UpthreadAgency plan: 15 brands, 10 seats and shareable client reports. No white-label yet.

Switching from LLM Pulse.

Setup begins with your website address. Upthread drafts a brand profile and proposes buyer questions, competitors, keywords and focus subreddits; bring over the LLM Pulse prompts that read like buying questions. Set your role and disclosure, pick engines and a country, and the first runs build your ranked inbox, aiming for under three minutes. The extension comes last and is optional.

What you bring across

  • Your tracked prompts. Those that ask what to buy become Upthread buyer questions, run in Google's AI answers and four assistants.
  • The competitors you benchmark, with their aliases, so Upthread can measure share of voice and spot them in Reddit threads.
  • The subreddits you see cited most. Add them as focus subreddits and their threads move up the inbox.

What works differently

  • LLM Pulse lists the Reddit threads AI answers cite for your prompts. Upthread also finds Reddit threads ranking in Google for your keywords and competitors, and ranks both kinds in one inbox. 3
  • LLM Pulse rates each cited thread by the sentiment of the answer that cites it. Upthread rates threads by priority, then drafts two replies grounded in the thread, its top comments and the subreddit's rules. 3
  • LLM Pulse runs prompts weekly by default, or daily on a pricier plan. Upthread checks Google AI Overviews and AI Mode twice a week from live results, and ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude weekly through their APIs. 2
  • When your reply is up, Upthread tracks that reply rather than the subreddit at large: its score over time, any removal, and the thread's citation history.

How Reddit access is changing

Reddit is closing its public API and moving toward logged-in viewing. This matters for any tool that reads Reddit, so each comparison states only what the tool itself says about its data source.

  1. On Oct 29, 2026, Reddit said it will shift to a primarily logged-in experience, starting with tests in select markets outside the US. 4
  2. 9to5Mac reported that Reddit will start requiring a logged-in account for most of its content. 5
  3. Reddit's CEO said most unauthorized access to its content happens through the logged-out experience. 6

LLM Pulse and Upthread: questions.

Does LLM Pulse draft Reddit replies?

No. Reddit Intelligence shows which threads AI answers cite and advises adding genuine value when you engage, but it drafts nothing. Upthread drafts two replies per thread and checks each against the subreddit's rules. 3

Where does LLM Pulse get its Reddit data?

From AI answers: it covers Reddit posts cited in your tracked prompts and fetches each thread's text, upvotes and comments. Upthread finds threads through Google results and AI citations, and reads thread text through your own browser or a paste. 3

Which one costs less?

LLM Pulse Starter is 49 euros a month with weekly tracking, but Reddit Intelligence starts on Growth at 99 euros. Upthread Starter is $49 a month and includes cited threads, drafts and reply tracking. 2

Can an agency use LLM Pulse or Upthread?

Yes. LLM Pulse sells Partner plans from 1,499 euros a month with white-label delivery. Upthread's Agency plan is $499 a month for 15 brands and 10 seats, with shareable reports and no white-label yet. 2

Can I use LLM Pulse and Upthread together?

Yes. Track the whole brand across AI search in a broad platform, and hand the Reddit threads it surfaces to Upthread for ranking, drafting and a record of each reply.

Sources

We read each page on the date shown. LLM Pulse's own pages are named, not linked. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.

  1. [1]LLM Pulse homepage, checked Nov 7, 2026.
  2. [2]LLM Pulse pricing page, checked Nov 7, 2026.
  3. [3]LLM Pulse help center, Reddit Intelligence, checked Nov 7, 2026.
  4. [4]Engadget, checked Oct 29, 2026.
  5. [5]9to5Mac, checked Oct 29, 2026.
  6. [6]CyberInsider, checked Oct 30, 2026.

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