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GatherUp alternatives
GatherUp compared with 7 alternatives: Grade.us, Birdeye, NiceJob, Broadly, Podium and 2 more.
GatherUp is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly). 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GatherUpThis tool | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Grade.us | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Birdeye | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| NiceJob | Free trial · from $75/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Broadly | From $79/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Podium | From $399/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| EmbedSocial | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Trustpilot | Free plan · from $99/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
GatherUp starts at $99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Podium scores higher without starting lower. NiceJob, Broadly and EmbedSocial start lower without scoring higher.
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 GatherUp
- 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). GatherUp starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- GatherUp also covers surveys.
Suits: Marketing agencies reselling review management under their own brand
- Paid
Birdeye
Review management and AI agents for multi-location local businesses
- Only Birdeye lists iOS and Android apps.
- Birdeye also covers AI agents and chatbots.
Suits: Brands and franchises with many locations to manage
- Free trial · from $75/mo
NiceJob
Review requests and referrals for local service businesses
- NiceJob starts at $75 per month. GatherUp starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- NiceJob also covers email campaigns.
- GatherUp also covers reports.
Suits: Home service businesses that live on Google reviews
- From $79/mo
Broadly
Google reviews, AI receptionist and listings for local service firms
- Broadly starts at $79 per month. GatherUp starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- Only Broadly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Broadly also covers AI agents, business texting, sMS marketing and chatbots.
- GatherUp also covers surveys and reports.
Suits: Owner-run home service businesses that miss calls while on a job
- From $399/mo
Podium
Google review requests by text, plus a lead inbox for local businesses
- Podium starts at $399 per month; billing basis not shown. GatherUp starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- Only Podium lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Podium lists a browser extension.
- Podium also covers AI agents, live chat, business phone line, business texting and sMS marketing.
- GatherUp also covers surveys and reports.
Suits: Car dealers, home services and med spas that work by text
- Free plan · from $24/mo
EmbedSocial
Widgets that show Google, Facebook and other reviews on any website
- EmbedSocial starts at $24 per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly). GatherUp starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- EmbedSocial has a free plan. GatherUp does not, though it has a free trial.
- GatherUp also covers surveys and reports.
Suits: Businesses that want their Google reviews shown on their own website
- 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. GatherUp starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- Trustpilot has a free plan. GatherUp does not, though it has a free trial.
- GatherUp also covers surveys.
Suits: Businesses whose customers already look them up on Trustpilot
Limits worth knowing in GatherUp
- There is no free plan; after the 14-day trial the cheapest plan is $99 a month on annual billing.
- Each location gets up to 300 SMS and 3,000 email credits a month.
- Listings Hub is an add-on listed at $40, and Review Defense is sold separately in three plans.
- Agency pricing and white-label options are by quote only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to GatherUp?
The alternatives to GatherUp in this directory are Grade.us, Birdeye, NiceJob, Broadly, Podium, EmbedSocial and Trustpilot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GatherUp.
Is there a free alternative to GatherUp?
Yes. EmbedSocial and Trustpilot have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which GatherUp alternatives work on Android?
The GatherUp listing does not include an Android app. Birdeye, Broadly and Podium list one.
Which GatherUp alternatives work on iOS?
The GatherUp listing does not include an iOS app. Birdeye, Broadly and Podium list 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.