SubPeek vs F5Bot: scope, channels and availability
By SubPeek · Updated
Choose based on the event you want to follow and whether the service is available. SubPeek focuses on new posts in chosen communities and is currently in closed beta. F5Bot offers keyword monitoring with free and paid plans.
Vendor pages checked November 3, 2026: F5Bot pricing and F5Bot FAQ. Features and prices below are based on these published pages. Check the current plan details before choosing a service.
| Question | SubPeek | F5Bot |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Closed beta; live Reddit alerts await API approval. No launch date. | Public signup and tier information are available. Verify suitability directly with the vendor. |
| Monitoring scope | New posts in public subreddits you select; optional keywords. No comments or whole-Reddit search. | Keyword monitoring across Reddit, Hacker News and Lobsters; Reddit posts and comments. |
| Subreddit selection | Each alert follows a chosen subreddit. | Supports the only-subreddit filter; it is not restricted to whole-Reddit monitoring. |
| Destinations | Email and Discord are the initial destinations; Telegram is coming later. Live Reddit alerts await approval. | Email; eligible paid tiers include Slack/Discord. Gold and above list RSS/JSON feeds. |
| Free tier | 3 alerts; planned 30-minute checks and hourly email digest. Live service is not active. | Personal use; 5 keywords, 20 daily alerts and a delay of up to 2 hours. |
| Paid pricing | Planned Pro $9.99/month, 30 alerts and 5-minute checks. Not on sale. | Silver $12.99/month; Gold $49.99/month. Consult the live pricing page before buying. |
When to evaluate F5Bot
If you need keyword mentions, comments or sources beyond Reddit, its documented scope is relevant. Check the plan limits and chosen destination directly. Subreddit filtering and Discord are not exclusive SubPeek features.
When SubPeek may fit
If your desired workflow is following new posts in a few chosen communities, including posts without any keyword, SubPeek is designed around that task. You can prepare filters and destinations, but should not depend on it for live alerts until access is approved and the service is available.
Check the timing your workflow needs
Consider how long you can wait for a new post, whether you need comments as well, and where you want the alert delivered. Scheduled checks, email digests and delivery delays work differently, so compare the full workflow for your chosen plan.
Read the RSS migration checklist to distinguish new-post, comment and keyword workflows before switching tools.
Questions or corrections: support@subpeek.com. SubPeek is not affiliated with Reddit, Discord, Telegram or F5Bot.