The relevance of the article is due to choosing the best tools for automated data collection and analysis by means of infor-mation and analytical platforms designed to monitor and analyze the information space. This is important for the development of sociology as a science and profession. Media monitoring platforms and media analysis systems are evaluated based on several indicators that mark their presence in the media and reputation on the market. These indicators include familiarity and ease of use by corporate users, as well as relevance to the academic community. The platforms and systems with the greatest potential for use in fundamental and applied sociological research have been identified.
media monitoring; Media Monitoring Systems; site quality index; comparison and selection; use in research.