How much does Podium cost?
Podium publishes three plans on its pricing page: Core at $399 a month, Pro at $599 a month and Signature on custom pricing[1]. The page adds that pricing plans may vary based on industry, partnerships, integrations, volume, and carrier fees[1], and that HVAC businesses should contact sales for applicable pricing[1]. Podium's Terms of Service set the initial term for a subscription at 12 months, renewing automatically for periods of equal duration[3], unless the client's subscription documentation says otherwise[3]. Either party can give notice of non-renewal at least 30 days before the end of the term[3].
| ReviewTactic | Podium | |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | Starter $39, Growth $79 and Managed $299 a month for one location[2]. Extra locations: +$29, +$59 and +$249 a month[2]. Billed annually: $33, $66 and $249 a month[2]. A removed review costs $99, with 2 removals a month included on Growth and 4 on Managed[2]. See the pricing page. | Core $399 a month, Pro $599 a month, Signature custom pricing[1]. Pricing may vary by industry, partnerships, integrations, volume and carrier fees[1]. |
| Billing and contract terms | Month to month, cancel anytime[2]. No setup fee and no cancellation fee[2]. | Terms of Service: an initial term of 12 months that renews automatically, with notice of non-renewal due at least 30 days before the end of the term, unless the subscription documentation says otherwise[3]. |
| Free plan or trial | A free removal scan shows which of your reviews break Google's rules, with no signup and no card[2]. | Not stated on the pages we checked. |
| How you buy | Plan prices are listed on the pricing page. | Each plan button reads "Talk to Sales"[1]; the page says to talk to the sales team for details[1]. |
Feature comparison
| Feature | ReviewTactic | Podium |
|---|---|---|
| Review sites covered | Google reviews only; other review sites are not covered[4] | Google Reviews, Facebook Reviews and Industry-Specific Review Sites[1] |
| AI replies | AI-drafted replies in six tones, in the language of the review[4]; 20+ languages supported[5] | Core includes Review Management with AI Responses[1] |
| Automated replies | Auto-reply is included on Growth and Managed[2] | Automated AI Review Responses: an add-on on Core, included on Pro and Signature[1] |
| Many locations | One location is included in each plan; extra locations are +$29, +$59 or +$249 a month and share the plan's reply cap[2] | The Signature plan lists Advanced Multi-Location Management[1] |
What ReviewTactic adds
ReviewTactic does these things. Each line below comes from a ReviewTactic page.
- Review removal priced on the result. A removed review costs $99, on any plan, and nothing if the review stays up[2]. Growth includes 2 removals a month and Managed 4[2]. We only file reviews that demonstrably break a Google policy[6]: a real customer's honest review stays[6]. We gather the proof and file the report with Google[6]. If the report is rejected, we file the appeal; each rejected review can be appealed once[6]. No tool can promise removal, because only Google decides[4].
- Policy-violation flagging with appeal drafting. ReviewTactic drafts an appeal mapped to the specific Google policy a review violates[4].
- Reviewer and audience views. Reviewers are profiled by Google Local Guide level[7], and a "Where your guests also go" view ranks shared-audience venues[8].
- A weekly rank grid. Your Google Maps position is checked from 9 points on a 3x3 grid in a 2km radius around your business, refreshed every week and kept as history[9]. Every weekly grid also shows where competitors rank at the same points[9].
These are facts about ReviewTactic from its own pages. We make no claim here about whether Podium offers them.
When is Podium the better choice?
Podium is the better choice in these cases, each drawn from Podium's own pages:
- You want texting, messaging, phones, chat and payments in one inbox. Podium lists text marketing with Facebook, Instagram and Google messaging[1], a website chat widget[1], Podium Phones[1] and lower payment processing fees on Pro[1].
- You want review requests sent by text. Podium says it can automatically collect 5-star reviews via text[1], and it says over 100,000 businesses trust it[1].
- You want AI help with sales and scheduling. Podium describes Jerry as an all-in-one AI employee who sells, schedules, and communicates with customers day and night[1].
Pros and cons of ReviewTactic compared with Podium
Podium bundles messaging, phones and payments with reviews, and ReviewTactic covers reviews only. The trade, from the ReviewTactic side:
Pros
- Reviews are the whole product. Plan prices cover replies, analytics and removal for reviews, not a wider suite.
- Published prices, month to month. Starter $39, Growth $79 and Managed $299 a month[2], cancel anytime[2].
- Removal priced on the result. $99 per removed review and nothing if it stays up[2].
- A weekly rank grid. Google Maps position checked every week from 9 points, with history kept[9].
Cons
- No listings or citation management. ReviewTactic does not sync business data to directories.
- Google reviews only. Replies auto-publish on Google Maps; other review sites are not covered[4].
- Shorter track record. ReviewTactic is a newer product from a smaller team.
- No texting, phones or payments. Podium lists these in its plans[1]; ReviewTactic does not offer them.
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FAQ
How much does Podium cost?
Podium's pricing page lists Core at $399 a month, Pro at $599 a month and Signature on custom pricing. It adds that pricing plans may vary based on industry, partnerships, integrations, volume, and carrier fees, and that HVAC businesses should contact sales.
Sources: [1]
Does Podium have a contract?
Podium's Terms of Service say the initial term for a subscription is 12 months and renews automatically for periods of equal duration, unless the subscription documentation says otherwise. Notice of non-renewal is due at least 30 days before the end of the term.
Sources: [3]
Does Podium include AI review replies?
Yes. Podium's pricing page lists Review Management with AI Responses in the Core plan. Automated AI Review Responses is an add-on on Core and included on Pro and Signature.
Sources: [1]
Which review sites does Podium list?
Podium's pricing page lists Google Reviews, Facebook Reviews and Industry-Specific Review Sites. ReviewTactic covers Google reviews only.