# Gorilla

> Gorilla is a lead-discovery tool for solo founders. Paste a SaaS idea and Gorilla searches Reddit, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Bluesky in parallel for posts where people describe the problem you solve, then ranks them by intent. One run, five platforms, results in under 15 seconds.

Built for: solo founders, indie hackers, B2B SaaS founders without an audience yet.
Differentiator: multi-platform (Reddit + X + YouTube + LinkedIn + Bluesky in one run), per-credit pricing instead of per-seat subscription, AI-scored intent per post.
Open source MCP server: github.com/opusforge/gorilla-mcp

## Free tools (no signup, rate-limited)

- [SaaS idea validator (multi-turn refiner)](https://usegorilla.app/refine/): Conversational tool that turns a vague idea into a search-ready prompt in 3-5 questions. 2 sessions per day per IP. Mirrors the production refine prompt from the open-source repo.
- [Reddit keyword research tool](https://usegorilla.app/keyword-research-tool/): Free keyword generator tuned for Reddit / X / YouTube / LinkedIn audience language (not Google Ads bid terms). Paste an idea, get core keywords, pain phrases, adjacent niches, competitor names, and negative keywords.
- [Pain-point + keyword generator](https://usegorilla.app/expand/): Original one-shot tool with the same engine. Same output, EN-first framing. 2 runs per day per IP.

## Comparisons (vs other lead-gen tools)

- [Gorilla vs RedLeads](https://usegorilla.app/alternatives/redleads/): Honest side-by-side. RedLeads is Reddit-only subscription; Gorilla is multi-platform pay-per-credit.
- [Gorilla vs Linkeddit](https://usegorilla.app/alternatives/linkeddit/): When Linkeddit's AI reply writer wins; when Gorilla's multi-platform scope wins.
- [Gorilla vs Tydal](https://usegorilla.app/alternatives/tydal/): Engagement workflow vs multi-platform discovery.
- [Gorilla vs Redreach](https://usegorilla.app/alternatives/redreach/): Subscription-monitoring vs one-shot multi-platform.
- [Gorilla vs F5Bot](https://usegorilla.app/alternatives/f5bot/): Free keyword alerts vs ranked leads with intent scoring.
- [All comparisons](https://usegorilla.app/alternatives/): Hub.

## Blog (playbooks for finding first users)

- [Marketing tools for agents](https://usegorilla.app/blog/marketing-tools-for-agents/): Practical AI agent marketing stack: demand discovery, enrichment, orchestration, content, outreach, CRM, and measurement.
- [Where your first 100 SaaS users actually hide](https://usegorilla.app/blog/where-first-100-users-hide/): Multi-platform manifesto. The intent phrases per channel and how to pick the right one.
- [TikTok lead generation for SaaS](https://usegorilla.app/blog/tiktok-lead-generation-saas/): The channel founders ignore. Captions are the new SEO.
- [YouTube comments are a goldmine for SaaS leads](https://usegorilla.app/blog/youtube-comments-saas-leads/): Under every competitor review sits a list of people showing real intent. The reply template that doesn't get flagged.
- [How to find your first 10 customers without a following](https://usegorilla.app/blog/how-to-find-your-first-10-customers-without-a-following/): Solo-founder playbook.
- [ICP research is broken — here's what actually works](https://usegorilla.app/blog/icp-research-is-broken/): Why surveys lie and what live posts tell you instead.

## Pricing

- Free: 100 credits once, no card, no renewal. A one-time trial.
- $14.99/mo for 2,000 credits (subscription; unused credits roll over)
- One credit per qualified lead (hot or warm); low-relevance results are free; failed searches refund
- Free searches cover Reddit, X, YouTube, and Bluesky; LinkedIn (posts and people) is on the paid plan
- The paid plan searches all five: Reddit, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Bluesky
- CSV/JSON export and MCP server access included

## Optional

- [Open MCP server (Claude/Cursor integration)](https://github.com/opusforge/gorilla-mcp): npm `@usegorilla/mcp`. Sign in and open the API keys screen at platform.usegorilla.app/?settings=api-keys to create, list, and revoke your API keys (or ask the agent).