Redditrss vs F5Bot
F5Bot has monitored Reddit, Hacker News and Lobsters for keywords since 2017 and emails you when they appear. Redditrss delivers Reddit posts as RSS feeds. Which fits depends on where you want the results.
Comparison
| Redditrss | F5Bot | |
|---|---|---|
| Sources | Reddit, Hacker News, Lobsters | |
| Main delivery | RSS feed link | |
| RSS / JSON feeds | All plans | Gold ($49.99 a month) and above |
| AI filtering | Included in topic feeds | Gold and above, 2 filters, with the first $10 a month of token use included |
| Speed | About every 30 minutes | Free: up to 2 hours. Silver: up to 5 minutes. Gold and above: instant or scheduled |
| Free plan | 1 subreddit feed | 5 keywords, 20 alerts a day, personal use only |
| Paid | $19 a month: unlimited subreddit feeds, 10 topic feeds | $9.99 Silver, $49.99 Gold, $214.99 Platinum, from $500 Diamond |
Plan details are from F5Bot's pricing page, checked on 2026-10-18.
Pick F5Bot if
- You want email alerts, or alerts within minutes.
- You also watch Hacker News or Lobsters, or need matches inside comments.
- The free plan covers your 5 keywords.
Pick Redditrss if
- You want an RSS feed for a reader, n8n, Zapier or Make without paying for a higher tier.
- You also need plain subreddit feeds to replace your old
.rsslinks.
More options in Reddit RSS alternatives and Reddit keyword alerts. Redditrss is not affiliated with F5Bot or Reddit, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
Is F5Bot free?
Yes, for personal use: 5 keywords, up to 20 alerts a day, with alerts delayed by up to 2 hours. Paid plans start at $9.99 a month.
Does F5Bot have RSS?
F5Bot lists RSS and JSON feeds on its Gold plan ($49.99 a month) and above.
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