Groups Watcher Pricing: Which Plan Is Right for You?

Groups Watcher Pricing: Which Plan Is Right for You?

Groups Watcher offers three different plans to fit different needs and preferences. Whether you want to use your own account or prefer a fully managed service, all plans support both public and private groups.

Chrome Extension Plan

The Chrome extension version lets you monitor Facebook groups using your own account. This gives you access to both public and private groups you're already a member of. You can track unlimited keywords across unlimited groups.

The extension runs in your browser and sends notifications through various channels like Slack, Discord, Teams. Detection time ranges from 3-7 minutes depending on your setup.

Best For

The Chrome extension plan is designed for personal use cases and individual users. It's perfect for DIY users who want to monitor Facebook groups for personal interests or casual monitoring needs.

Not Suitable For Business Use

The Chrome extension is not recommended for business use due to several limitations. It requires your PC or laptop to run 24/7 for continuous monitoring, which isn't practical for most businesses.

There's no AI filtering, so you'll receive notifications for all keyword matches, requiring more manual filtering on your end. You also need to find and join groups yourself, and set up keywords manually.

For businesses that need reliable, hands off monitoring, the Professional or Local Business plans are better suited.

Key Features

• Unlimited keywords and groups monitoring
• Support for both public and private groups
• Multiple notification channels (Slack, Discord, Teams)
• Basic auto comment capabilities using predefined replies only (no AI replies)
• Post detection in 3-7 minutes
• Works with groups you're already a member of
• No admin access required

Limitations

• Requires browser to stay open for continuous monitoring
• No AI filtering (you receive all keyword matches)
• Manual setup required (find groups, join them, configure keywords)
• Slower detection time compared to managed plans

Professional Plan

The Professional plan is a fully managed service that uses Groups Watcher's own accounts to monitor your selected groups. You don't need to use your own account or keep anything running. Their team handles all the technical setup, requests to join private groups if needed, and monitors your groups around the clock.

This plan can deliver notifications in under 60 seconds, making it one of the fastest options available. It supports both public and private groups through their managed accounts.

Best For

The Professional plan saves you time in two key ways. First, it requires no setup on your end, their team handles everything. Second, AI powered filtering ensures you only receive alerts for posts that are extremely relevant to you, eliminating spam and noise.

It's perfect for busy professionals and agencies who want fast alerts without managing the technical setup themselves. It's also ideal if you don't want to use your own account but still need access to private groups.

Key Features

• Post detection in under 60 seconds
• Uses Groups Watcher's own Facebook accounts
• Team joins and monitors groups for you
• Support for both public and private groups
• AI powered filtering included, you will only receive alerts of relevant posts
• No extension or account needed on your end
• Multiple notification channels
• Real time alerts so you can respond first
• 24/7 monitoring without managing it yourself

Why Choose Professional Plan

If you want the fastest possible alerts without managing anything yourself, the Professional plan is ideal. The team handles all the technical work, so you can focus on responding to opportunities instead of managing the monitoring system.

The AI filtering is a huge advantage. Instead of getting notifications for every keyword match, you only get alerts for posts that are actually relevant to your business. This saves time and ensures you're focusing on real opportunities.

Local Business Plan

The Local Business plan is a fully managed, done for you service designed specifically for local service businesses like HVAC companies, plumbers, contractors, and moving companies. Like the Professional plan, it uses Groups Watcher's accounts and supports both public and private groups.

The key difference is this plan includes auto comment functionality. Their team automatically comments on posts that match your keywords within 60 seconds, creating a 24/7 lead generation machine. You receive weekly reports with all leads and post links.

Best For

This plan is built for local service businesses that want a complete lead generation solution. You don't handle any of the monitoring or commenting yourself. Their team does everything from finding the best groups to responding to leads.

If you want a hands off approach where someone else handles all the work, this plan is perfect. You just receive leads and weekly reports, while their team handles all the monitoring and engagement.

Key Features

• Everything in Professional plan, plus
• Auto comment within 60 seconds of post detection
• Team tests different comment strategies (AI generated, predefined, or mentions like "@ABC_HVAC is great") on different posts to optimize what works best for your specific area and business
• Fully managed by their team
• Weekly reports with leads and post links
• Team finds best groups for your business
• Zero setup required
• Support for both public and private groups

Why Choose Local Business Plan

The auto comment feature is the game changer here. When someone posts "Looking for a reliable HVAC tech", their team automatically comments within 60 seconds. This ensures you're among the first 3 comments, dramatically increasing your chances of winning the lead.

The team also optimizes comment strategies for your specific area and business. They test different approaches to see what works best, then use the most effective strategies. This level of optimization would be difficult to achieve on your own.

Plan Comparison

Speed

Chrome Extension

Post detection in 3-7 minutes. Fast enough for personal use, but may be too slow for competitive business scenarios.

Professional Plan

Post detection in under 60 seconds. Fast enough to be among the first to respond, giving you a competitive advantage.

Local Business Plan

Post detection in under 60 seconds, plus automatic commenting within 60 seconds. The fastest possible response time.

Setup and Management

Chrome Extension

You handle all setup yourself. Find groups, join them, configure keywords, and manage everything manually.

Professional Plan

Team handles all setup. They join groups, configure monitoring, and manage everything for you.

Local Business Plan

Team handles everything, including finding the best groups for your business and optimizing strategies.

AI Filtering

Chrome Extension

No AI filtering. You receive notifications for all keyword matches, requiring manual filtering.

Professional Plan

AI powered filtering included. You only receive alerts for extremely relevant posts, eliminating spam and noise.

Local Business Plan

AI powered filtering included, plus team optimization of comment strategies.

Auto Comment

Chrome Extension

Basic auto comment using predefined replies only. No AI generated replies.

Professional Plan

No auto comment included. You receive alerts and respond manually.

Local Business Plan

Full auto comment functionality with team optimization. Comments posted automatically within 60 seconds.

Account Requirements

Chrome Extension

Uses your own Facebook account. You need to be a member of groups you want to monitor.

Professional Plan

Uses Groups Watcher's accounts. You don't need your own account or to join groups yourself.

Local Business Plan

Uses Groups Watcher's accounts. You don't need your own account or to join groups yourself.

How to Choose the Right Plan

Choose Chrome Extension If

• You're looking for personal use cases, not business use
• You're comfortable using your own Facebook account
• You want unlimited monitoring capabilities
• You can keep a browser running for continuous monitoring
• You're okay with detection times of 3-7 minutes
• You don't mind handling setup and keyword management yourself
• You're on a tight budget and need the most affordable option

Choose Professional Plan If

• You don't want to use your own Facebook account
• You want the fastest possible alerts (under 60 seconds)
• You prefer a hands off approach with professional management
• You want someone else to handle group join requests and setup
• You need 24/7 monitoring without managing it yourself
• You want AI filtering to reduce noise
• You're a busy professional or agency that needs reliable monitoring

Choose Local Business Plan If

• You're a local service business (HVAC, plumbing, contracting, etc.)
• You want a complete hands off lead generation solution
• You want auto comment functionality for automatic responses
• You want someone else to find the best groups for your business
• You want weekly reports with all leads and post links
• You want the team to optimize comment strategies for your area
• You want the fastest possible response time (under 60 seconds)

Real World Examples

Personal User

Sarah wants to monitor local buy sell groups for items she's interested in. She doesn't need instant alerts and is comfortable using her own account. The Chrome extension plan works perfectly for her needs.

Marketing Agency

A marketing agency needs to monitor multiple client brands across various Facebook groups. They want fast alerts and don't want to use their personal accounts. The Professional plan gives them the speed and management they need.

HVAC Company

An HVAC company wants to automatically respond to posts asking for AC repair recommendations. They want to be first to comment and don't want to manage anything themselves. The Local Business plan provides the complete solution they need.

Common Questions

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan as your needs change. Start with the plan that fits your current situation, then adjust as needed.

Do all plans support private groups?

Yes. All three plans support both public and private groups. The difference is how they access them. Chrome extension uses your account, while managed plans use Groups Watcher's accounts.

Which plan is fastest?

The Professional and Local Business plans both offer under 60 seconds detection time, making them the fastest options. The Chrome extension detects posts in 3-7 minutes.

Do I need my own Facebook account?

Only for the Chrome extension plan. The Professional and Local Business plans use Groups Watcher's accounts, so you don't need your own account.

Which plan is best for businesses?

For most businesses, the Professional or Local Business plans are better suited because they offer faster alerts, AI filtering, and team management. The Chrome extension is designed for personal use.

What's the difference between Professional and Local Business plans?

The main difference is auto comment functionality. The Local Business plan includes automatic commenting within 60 seconds, plus weekly reports and team optimization of comment strategies. The Professional plan focuses on fast alerts with AI filtering, but you respond manually.

Can I use the Chrome extension for business?

The Chrome extension is designed for personal use cases, not business use. It requires your computer to run 24/7, has no AI filtering, and requires manual setup. For business needs, the Professional or Local Business plans are better suited.