GatherUp Alternatives: 7 Review Tools Compared
The main GatherUp alternatives are BrightLocal, Grade.us, NiceJob, ReviewTrackers, Birdeye and Podium, plus MapLift, which is our product. BrightLocal, Grade.us and NiceJob publish prices and offer 14-day trials; ReviewTrackers, Birdeye and Podium quote on request. Below: what each one costs and does, from its own pages.
We have not used the other tools on your behalf. Each fact about them comes from the company's own public pages, linked under each tool and checked in November 2026. Where a company does not publish a price, we say so instead of guessing. Prices change; check the source before you buy.
The quick answer
- Want local SEO tools too: BrightLocal. Its Grow plan adds review monitoring and request campaigns to rank tracking and citations.
- An agency reselling under your brand: Grade.us. Basic white label is on every plan.
- Review requests, with referrals and rebooking later: NiceJob. SMS and email requests from $95 a month; referrals and rebooking reminders on Pro ($135 a month).
- Deep review analytics for a brand: ReviewTrackers. Experience analysis and competitor insights; price on request.
- One platform for many locations: Birdeye. Monitors 200+ review sites; price on request.
- Review requests by text in a messaging tool: Podium. Price on request.
- One business that mainly cares about Google: MapLift (ours). Free plan; no monitoring of other sites.
What GatherUp offers (the baseline)
Before switching, be clear about what you would be giving up. GatherUp is a capable tool with published prices, and for many businesses the right move is to stay. People usually look elsewhere for one of three reasons: they need local SEO tools in the same subscription, they only care about Google and want something simpler, or they want a different kind of platform altogether.
GatherUp
Local businesses and agencies that want review requests, monitoring and AI replies in one tool
- Price (November 2026)
- $99/month for one location, billed annually; from $60/month per location for multiple locations (2-10 locations, billed annually; rates vary by location count and billing period); agency pricing on request
- Free trial
- 14 days, no credit card
- Review monitoring
- 100+ sites
- Review requests
- SMS and email (up to 300 SMS and 3,000 email credits per location per month)
- AI replies
- Yes (AI-crafted replies)
Strengths
- Published prices, including a per-location rate for multiple locations
- Review monitoring across 100+ sites
- QR codes, feedback links, review widgets, API, Zapier and webhooks
- White-label options for agencies
Limits
- Month-to-month price for the single-location plan is not listed
- Review Defense and Listings Management are separate products with their own per-location prices
Source, checked November 2026:GatherUp pricing
Side-by-side comparison
Lowest published price for one location, and the features each company lists on its own pricing or product page.
| Tool | Starting price | Free trial | Monitoring | Review requests | AI replies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GatherUp | $99/month for one location, billed annually; from $60/month per location for multiple locations (2-10 locations, billed annually; rates vary by location count and billing period); agency pricing on request | 14 days, no credit card | 100+ sites | SMS and email (up to 300 SMS and 3,000 email credits per location per month) | Yes (AI-crafted replies) |
| BrightLocal | Grow plan (the one that lists review features): $65/month for one location, or $49/month billed annually; Track $41 and Manage $54 a month for one location | 14 days, no credit card | Multiple sites (Grow plan) | Email, SMS and in-store campaigns (Grow plan) | Not mentioned on the pricing page |
| Grade.us | $99/month for one location; $60/month per location for 2-10 locations; Agency plan from $400/month (10+ seats) | 14 days, no credit card | Unlimited review sites in the trial | Email campaigns; text messaging on the Professional plan (price not listed) | Not mentioned on the plans page |
| NiceJob | Starter $95/month; Pro $135/month | 14 days | Not described on the pricing page | SMS and email (Starter) | Pro plan |
| ReviewTrackers | Not publicly listed (custom pricing through a demo; priced per location per month, paid annually) | None listed; demo available | 100+ sources | Review and feedback requests (Starter and above) | AI review response listed in the feature table |
| Birdeye | Not publicly listed (quote by number of locations) | None listed; demo available | 200+ review sites | Review generation (channels not stated on the page) | Yes (Brand AI, per its review-management page) |
| Podium | Not publicly listed (talk to sales) | None listed; demo available | Not described on the pricing page | By text, for Google, Facebook and other review sites | Not described for reviews on the pricing page |
| MapLift (our product) | Free plan; paid from ₹999 + 18% GST for 3 months in India (one-time), or $4/month elsewhere | Free plan, no card (2 analyses and 3 templates a month) | Google only | Review links and QR codes; you send them yourself (no SMS or email sending) | Reply suggestions you copy and post yourself |
The 7 alternatives in detail
Listed in no particular order of quality: each fits a different buyer. MapLift is last because it is ours and is the narrowest of the seven.
BrightLocal
Businesses and agencies that want local SEO tools (rank tracking, citations) alongside reviews
- Price (November 2026)
- Grow plan (the one that lists review features): $65/month for one location, or $49/month billed annually; Track $41 and Manage $54 a month for one location
- Free trial
- 14 days, no credit card
- Review monitoring
- Multiple sites (Grow plan)
- Review requests
- Email, SMS and in-store campaigns (Grow plan)
- AI replies
- Not mentioned on the pricing page
Strengths
- Local rank tracking on every plan, with geo-grid mapping
- Citation monitoring and a pay-as-you-go citation builder
- Published prices for every location band up to 100
Limits
- Review management is listed only on the Grow plan
- Prices rise by location band; 100+ locations is on request
Source, checked November 2026:BrightLocal pricing
Grade.us
Agencies that want to resell review management under their own brand
- Price (November 2026)
- $99/month for one location; $60/month per location for 2-10 locations; Agency plan from $400/month (10+ seats)
- Free trial
- 14 days, no credit card
- Review monitoring
- Unlimited review sites in the trial
- Review requests
- Email campaigns; text messaging on the Professional plan (price not listed)
- AI replies
- Not mentioned on the plans page
Strengths
- Basic white label included on every plan
- White Label Premium (your logo on the dashboard) for $440 a year, free at 100 seats (Agency plan and above)
- Agency plan priced by seats; scheduled reports included in the trial
Limits
- Text messaging is on the Professional plan, and its price is not listed
- Annual prices are not listed (the page says annual saves 20%)
Source, checked November 2026:Grade.us plans
NiceJob
Businesses that want review requests, with referrals and rebooking reminders on the higher plan
- Price (November 2026)
- Starter $95/month; Pro $135/month
- Free trial
- 14 days
- Review monitoring
- Not described on the pricing page
- Review requests
- SMS and email (Starter)
- AI replies
- Pro plan
Strengths
- Review requests by SMS and email on the entry plan
- Website review widgets, social sharing and a staff leaderboard
- Pro ($135/month) adds AI replies, competitor tracking, referrals, rebooking reminders (Repeats), NPS surveys and email marketing
Limits
- AI replies, competitor tracking, referrals and rebooking reminders are Pro only
- A managed website is a separate add-on ($99/month plus $199 setup)
Source, checked November 2026:NiceJob pricing
ReviewTrackers
Brands that want review analytics: experience analysis and competitor insights across many locations
- Price (November 2026)
- Not publicly listed (custom pricing through a demo; priced per location per month, paid annually)
- Free trial
- None listed; demo available
- Review monitoring
- 100+ sources
- Review requests
- Review and feedback requests (Starter and above)
- AI replies
- AI review response listed in the feature table
Strengths
- Unlimited users on the Starter plan
- Experience analysis and competitor insights on the Essential plan
- A data-only plan for teams that want the review data in their own systems
- Add-ons for listings, local search rank and white label
Limits
- No price on the pricing page; you have to book a demo
- No free trial listed
Source, checked November 2026:ReviewTrackers pricing
Birdeye
Multi-location brands that want reviews, listings, messaging and AI agents in one platform
- Price (November 2026)
- Not publicly listed (quote by number of locations)
- Free trial
- None listed; demo available
- Review monitoring
- 200+ review sites
- Review requests
- Review generation (channels not stated on the page)
- AI replies
- Yes (Brand AI, per its review-management page)
Strengths
- Monitors reviews from 200+ sites in one dashboard
- AI-written replies that follow the brand's voice across locations
- Covers reviews, listings, social, chat and surveys in one suite
Limits
- No price on the pricing page
- No free trial listed
Source, checked November 2026:Birdeye pricingBirdeye review management
Podium
Businesses that want review requests by text inside a wider messaging platform
- Price (November 2026)
- Not publicly listed (talk to sales)
- Free trial
- None listed; demo available
- Review monitoring
- Not described on the pricing page
- Review requests
- By text, for Google, Facebook and other review sites
- AI replies
- Not described for reviews on the pricing page
Strengths
- Review requests sent by text message
- Part of a wider platform (text marketing, AI Employee add-on)
Limits
- No price on the pricing page
- No free trial listed
Source, checked November 2026:Podium pricing
MapLift (our product)
A single local business, especially in India, that mainly cares about its Google reviews
- Price (November 2026)
- Free plan; paid from ₹999 + 18% GST for 3 months in India (one-time), or $4/month elsewhere
- Free trial
- Free plan, no card (2 analyses and 3 templates a month)
- Review monitoring
- Google only
- Review requests
- Review links and QR codes; you send them yourself (no SMS or email sending)
- AI replies
- Reply suggestions you copy and post yourself
Strengths
- Reads up to 50 of your public Google reviews per analysis and shows the rating and review count of nearby businesses Google lists alongside you
- AI review templates and reply suggestions
- Review-request links and printable QR codes
- Prices in rupees for India (Essentials ₹1,179 including GST for 3 months)
Limits
- One business per account; no multi-location dashboard
- Google reviews only; no monitoring of other review sites and no alerts
- Does not send review requests, post replies or track rankings
- No white label, CRM integrations or website widgets
Source, checked November 2026:MapLift pricing
Who MapLift is not for
- Agencies or brands managing several locations from one login: MapLift is one business per account.
- Anyone who needs reviews from Facebook, Yelp, Tripadvisor or industry sites monitored: MapLift reads Google reviews only.
- Teams that want review requests sent automatically by SMS or email from a CRM, or replies posted for them.
- Agencies that need white label, client reporting or website review widgets.
How to choose
- Count your locations. GatherUp, BrightLocal and Grade.us price by location; Birdeye and ReviewTrackers quote by location. MapLift covers one business per account.
- List the review sites that matter to you. If customers review you on several sites, you need monitoring across them (GatherUp, ReviewTrackers, Birdeye, BrightLocal's Grow plan). If it is almost all Google, you can choose something simpler.
- Decide how requests go out. Automated requests point to SMS and email (GatherUp, NiceJob) or text (Podium); Grade.us offers text messaging on its Professional plan (price not listed). Asking in person with a link or QR code needs much less.
- Use the trials. GatherUp, BrightLocal, Grade.us and NiceJob list 14-day trials; for the others, book a demo and ask for the price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best GatherUp alternatives?
It depends on what you need. BrightLocal suits businesses that also want rank tracking and citations, Grade.us suits agencies that resell under their own brand, NiceJob sends SMS and email requests and adds referrals and rebooking reminders on its Pro plan, ReviewTrackers focuses on review analytics, Birdeye covers many locations in one platform, and Podium sends review requests by text. MapLift, our product, suits a single business focused on Google reviews.
How much does GatherUp cost?
As of November 2026, GatherUp's pricing page lists $99 a month for one location billed annually, from $60 a month per location for multiple locations (2 to 10 locations, billed annually; rates vary by location count and billing period), and custom agency pricing. It offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card.
Which GatherUp alternatives publish their prices?
BrightLocal, Grade.us and NiceJob publish prices on their own pages, and MapLift publishes its prices too. ReviewTrackers, Birdeye and Podium do not list a price; they quote after a demo or sales call.
Is there a free GatherUp alternative?
MapLift has a permanent free plan, but it covers Google reviews for one business and does not monitor other sites or send requests. GatherUp, BrightLocal, Grade.us and NiceJob offer 14-day free trials of their paid plans.
Is MapLift a full replacement for GatherUp?
Not for most GatherUp customers. MapLift reads Google reviews only, covers one business per account, and does not send review requests, post replies or offer white label. It fits a single business that mainly wants to understand and grow its Google reviews.
Sources & References
- GatherUp pricing- GatherUp(Accessed: )
- BrightLocal pricing- BrightLocal(Accessed: )
- Grade.us plans- Grade.us(Accessed: )
- NiceJob pricing- NiceJob(Accessed: )
- ReviewTrackers pricing- ReviewTrackers(Accessed: )
- Birdeye pricing- Birdeye(Accessed: )
- Birdeye review management- Birdeye(Accessed: )
- Podium pricing- Podium(Accessed: )
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