# BuzzSumo

Content research and media-monitoring tool for finding content ideas, influencers and brand mentions, with a public API.

## Quick answer

BuzzSumo is a content research and media monitoring tool for finding content ideas, influencers and brand mentions across Facebook, X, Reddit, YouTube, TikTok, news and blogs, with an AI pitching tool for PR outreach and a public API. Content Creation is $199 a month, PR & Comms $299, Suite $499 and Enterprise $999 on annual billing only. A free trial needs no credit card. It lists no AI engines tracked.

## Best for

Content and PR teams that want mention monitoring alongside content research and influencer discovery.

## Not for

A team that wants AI answer visibility tracking, since BuzzSumo lists no AI engines.

## Free plan or trial

Free trial, no credit card, no commitment

From BuzzSumo's website, checked Oct 2026.

## Pricing

- Content Creation: $199/mo
- PR & Comms: $299/mo
- Suite: $499/mo
- Enterprise: $999/mo

From BuzzSumo's website, checked Oct 2026.

## Sources covered

Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, YouTube, TikTok, news, blogs

## API / MCP

BuzzSumo API with developer documentation