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EmbedSocial alternatives
EmbedSocial compared with 5 alternatives: Trustpilot, REVIEWS.io, Birdeye, GatherUp and Grade.us.
EmbedSocial has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24 per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EmbedSocialThis tool | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Trustpilot | Free plan · from $99/mo | Yes | Web |
| REVIEWS.io | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Birdeye | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| GatherUp | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Grade.us | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
EmbedSocial starts at $24 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: REVIEWS.io.
Trustpilot, GatherUp and Grade.us score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from EmbedSocial
- Free plan · from $99/mo
Trustpilot
Business reviews on Trustpilot's public site, with paid invite plans
- Trustpilot starts at $99 per domain / month and up, billed annually. EmbedSocial starts at $24 per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly).
- Trustpilot also covers reports.
Suits: Businesses whose customers already look them up on Trustpilot
- Free trial · from $23/mo
REVIEWS.io
Product and company reviews for online stores, priced by invites
- REVIEWS.io starts at $23 per month for up to 300 invites, billed annually ($29 monthly). EmbedSocial starts at $24 per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly).
- EmbedSocial has a free plan. REVIEWS.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- REVIEWS.io also covers surveys.
Suits: Online stores that want product reviews and Google Seller Ratings together
- Paid
Birdeye
Review management and AI agents for multi-location local businesses
- EmbedSocial has a free plan. Birdeye does not.
- Only Birdeye lists iOS and Android apps.
- Birdeye also covers AI agents, surveys, reports and chatbots.
Suits: Brands and franchises with many locations to manage
- Free trial · from $99/mo
GatherUp
Review requests, NPS surveys and review monitoring per location
- GatherUp starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly). EmbedSocial starts at $24 per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly).
- EmbedSocial has a free plan. GatherUp does not, though it has a free trial.
- GatherUp also covers surveys and reports.
Suits: Multi-location businesses that want a set price per location
- Free trial · from $99/mo
Grade.us
White-label review management for agencies and local businesses
- Grade.us starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly). EmbedSocial starts at $24 per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly).
- EmbedSocial has a free plan. Grade.us does not, though it has a free trial.
- Grade.us also covers reports.
Suits: Marketing agencies reselling review management under their own brand
Limits worth knowing in EmbedSocial
- Widgets stop showing once the monthly view limit is reached, until the count resets or you upgrade.
- Each connected account, Google location or hashtag counts as a source, so several locations quickly need a bigger plan.
- Trustpilot reviews need the Pro plan and your own Trustpilot API key.
- The Google Business Profile tool is priced apart, from $9 a month starting with 2 locations.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to EmbedSocial?
The alternatives to EmbedSocial in this directory are Trustpilot, REVIEWS.io, Birdeye, GatherUp and Grade.us. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with EmbedSocial.
Is there a free alternative to EmbedSocial?
Yes. Trustpilot has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which EmbedSocial alternatives work on Android?
The EmbedSocial listing does not include an Android app. Birdeye lists one.
Which EmbedSocial alternatives work on iOS?
The EmbedSocial listing does not include an iOS app. Birdeye lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.