Keyword alerts versus AI monitoring
Google Alerts watches for keyword matches. TopicScanner lets you describe what matters, then scores and summarizes results so reports focus on useful signal.
TopicScanner
Comparison
TopicScanner vs Google Alerts
Google Alerts is useful for simple keyword mentions. TopicScanner is built for people who need AI-powered topic monitoring with source scanning, relevance instructions, and concise reports.
More context in every report
Instead of a list of links, TopicScanner extracts the important bits and turns them into daily intelligence briefings.
Best fit
Use Google Alerts for free, lightweight mention tracking. Use TopicScanner when you need monitoring that understands intent, sources, and relevance.