Question 1

Does BSmeter work as a Full Fact alternative?

Accepted Answer

For checking videos and podcasts on demand, yes — BSmeter analyzes the YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reel, or podcast link you paste and scores every main claim in minutes, which Full Fact is not designed to do. For expert human coverage of UK political and media claims, Full Fact remains hard to beat, so many people will use both.

Question 2

Is Full Fact free? What does BSmeter cost?

Accepted Answer

Full Fact's fact-checks are free to read; it is a charity funded by donations and grants. BSmeter has a free tier with three analyses per day, plus Basic at $3.99/mo and Premium at $8.99/mo, both month-to-month — cancel anytime.

Question 3

Which should I use for a viral TikTok or YouTube claim?

Accepted Answer

If the claim is in a specific video you are watching, BSmeter is the direct route: paste the URL and get per-claim credibility scores in minutes, with sources for the weakest claim (the 3 weakest on Basic and Premium). If it is a prominent UK political claim, Full Fact may already have published a thorough human-written check worth reading alongside.