If RedReach was the right idea, one layer shallow.
RedReach gets the loop right, monitor Reddit, suggest replies. Heardley keeps that and adds the three things that make it actually usable at scale: 0-3 intent scoring with category buckets, an AI-tell reply linter that catches the patterns that get accounts shadowbanned, and a competitor intelligence module. Plus BYOK OpenRouter pricing at $9/month, hosted SaaS with zero setup.
Where Heardley extends RedReach.
The differentiators are scoring depth, reply safety, and competitor surface.
RedReach wins when you're already in their workflow, the binary filter is enough for your volume, and you don't need competitor intelligence or a reply linter.
Heardley wins when you've had a reply removed for sounding AI-generated, when you want to track what people say about your competitors (not just your brand), or when the bundled LLM-cost markup starts to feel disproportionate.
What RedReach users actually ask before switching.
How is Heardley different from RedReach?
Same core loop. Adds 0-3 intent scoring + categories, reply linter, competitor intelligence with sentiment, OP-response tracking, BYOK pricing.
What does the reply linter check?
Em-dashes, 'It's not X, it's Y' patterns, tricolons, overused AI words, perfect punctuation, the tells that get Reddit accounts flagged.
What is competitor intelligence?
Track competitor names; Heardley surfaces every Reddit mention with sentiment and flags complaints as response opportunities.
Can I migrate my filters?
Filters are just keywords and subreddit names, paste them into the dashboard, ~90 seconds.
What's the actual LLM cost?
$2-$5/month on OpenRouter for heavy use. Free on the free tier. Set your model in Settings.
Is there a free option?
First scrape on every account is included for preview. Hosted is $9/month or $54 lifetime.
Try it.
If RedReach got you 80% of the way, Heardley is the layer you needed on top.