ShovelScout
Search Reddit, Hacker News and business forums for posts by people asking for what you sell.
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Description
Search Reddit, Hacker News and business forums for posts by people asking for what you sell. Every result tells you what the poster is asking for, and links back to the original thread.
About ShovelScout
What is ShovelScout?
ShovelScout is a demand search engine that scans discussions across Reddit, Hacker News, and business forums to find posts from people actively asking for products and services.
What ShovelScout does
The platform indexes public community discussions to identify requests and buyer interest rather than generic keyword mentions. Each result labels what the poster is seeking, such as a tool or a how-to answer, and provides a direct link back to the original thread. Users can search the historical library, configure automated monitoring for keywords, receive email alerts for new posts and comments, and connect feeds to Slack, Discord, RSS, JSON, or webhooks on paid plans.
Who ShovelScout is for
ShovelScout is for people looking for customers who are asking for tools and solutions in community discussions.
How ShovelScout works
Users search keywords or configure tracked phrases, ShovelScout indexes forums and community posts every 5 minutes, labels the intent behind each request, and notifies users via email or integrations.
Key features
- Community discussion search across Reddit, Hacker News, and business forums
- Labels on results showing whether the poster is asking for a tool, a how-to answer, or a discussion
- Direct links back to original forum posts and updated discussion threads
- Keyword alerts scanned every 5 min with email updates as threads update
- Integration support for Slack, Discord, RSS feeds, JSON feeds, and webhooks
- Free tier providing 10 searches per day with no account required
Pricing
As listed on shovelscout.com, checked 15 October 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.
- Free: $0 for 5 keywords, 10 searches a day, and newest 3 matches in full
- Starter: $9.9 per month or $99 a year for 25 keywords and 300 searches a day
- Growth: $19.9 per month or $199 a year for 60 keywords across all sources
- Automation: $49.9 per month or $499 a year for 300 keywords with RSS and Slack feeds
- Scale: $109.9 per month or $1,099 a year for 600 keywords with API and webhooks
Facts from shovelscout.com, checked 15 October 2026
Written from ShovelScout's own website (Homepage, Pricing, About, Docs). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.
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Frequently asked questions
What sources does ShovelScout index?
ShovelScout indexes posts and comments across Reddit, Hacker News, and business forums.
Can ShovelScout be used without an account?
Yes, users get 10 free searches a day from the homepage without creating an account.
How often does ShovelScout scan for new forum threads?
ShovelScout scans sources every 5 minutes to detect new posts and comments.
What notification integrations are supported?
Supported channels include email alerts, Slack, Discord, RSS feeds, and webhooks depending on the plan.