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Grade.us alternatives
Grade.us compared with 6 alternatives: GatherUp, Birdeye, NiceJob, Broadly, Podium and 1 more.
Grade.us is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade.usThis tool | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| GatherUp | 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 |
Price against what you get
Grade.us starts at $99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 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 Grade.us
- 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). Grade.us starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- GatherUp also covers surveys.
Suits: Multi-location businesses that want a set price per location
- Paid
Birdeye
Review management and AI agents for multi-location local businesses
- Only Birdeye lists iOS and Android apps.
- Birdeye also covers AI agents, surveys 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. Grade.us starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- NiceJob also covers surveys and email campaigns.
- Grade.us 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. Grade.us 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.
- Grade.us also covers 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. Grade.us 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.
- Grade.us also covers 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). Grade.us starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- EmbedSocial has a free plan. Grade.us does not, though it has a free trial.
- Grade.us also covers reports.
Suits: Businesses that want their Google reviews shown on their own website
Limits worth knowing in Grade.us
- There is no free plan, and Grade.us says it does not give refunds; cancelling keeps access until the paid period ends.
- Text messaging, API access and the white-label dashboard are not in the free trial unless sales turns them on.
- Putting your own logo on the dashboard costs $440 a year, free at 100 seats.
- The free trial covers 3 seats; after it ends you choose a plan to keep using the account.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Grade.us?
The alternatives to Grade.us in this directory are GatherUp, Birdeye, NiceJob, Broadly, Podium and EmbedSocial. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Grade.us.
Is there a free alternative to Grade.us?
Yes. EmbedSocial has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Grade.us alternatives work on Android?
The Grade.us listing does not include an Android app. Birdeye, Broadly and Podium list one.
Which Grade.us alternatives work on iOS?
The Grade.us 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.