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Local Viking alternatives

As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Local Viking alternative for most people is BrightLocal (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of local SEO tools. The best free one is Whitespark (2.6 GPA).

Local Viking compared with 12 alternatives: Localo, Local Falcon, BrightLocal, Whitespark, Local Dominator and 7 more.

Local Viking is a paid product, starting at $39 per month for 1 listing. 4 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 7 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Local VikingThis toolFrom $39/moNoWeb
LocaloFree trial · from $39/moTrial onlyWeb
Local FalconFree trial · from $24.99/moTrial onlyWeb
BrightLocalFree trial · from $31/moTrial onlyWeb
WhitesparkFree plan · from $1/moYesWeb
Local DominatorFree trial · from $33/moTrial onlyWeb
F! InsightsFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb
FlentoFree plan · from $19/moYesWeb
GBPlyFree trial · from $39/moTrial onlyWeb
GBPPromoteFree trial · from $16/moTrial onlyWeb
GeckoGridFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows
GeogridFree plan · from $24/moYesWeb
GMB BriefcaseFrom $99/moNoWeb

Price against what you get

Local Viking starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 12 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: BrightLocal, Whitespark and GBPPromote.

Localo scores higher without starting lower. Local Falcon, Local Dominator, Flento, GeckoGrid and Geogrid start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessLocal VikingLocaloLocal FalconBrightLocalWhitesparkLocal DominatorF! InsightsFlentoGBPlyGeckoGridGeogridGMB Briefcase

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
The full chart of local SEO tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Local Viking

  1. Localo

    Google Business Profile tool with rank maps, posts, reviews and tasks

    • Localo starts at $39 per month for 1 Business Profile, billed monthly.
    • Localo also covers AI agents, review collection and schema markup.

    Suits: Owners of one local business who want weekly steps to follow

    Localo vs Local VikingLocalo pricing and details

  2. Local Falcon

    Geogrid rank tracker for Google, Apple Maps and AI answers

    • Local Falcon starts at $24.99 per month for 7,500 credits, billed monthly.
    • Local Falcon also covers AI agents, keyword research and AI search visibility.
    • Local Falcon does not cover local listings, which Local Viking does.

    Suits: Agencies showing clients map rankings across a city or service area

    Local Falcon vs Local VikingLocal Falcon pricing and details

  3. BrightLocal

    Local SEO platform for rankings, listings, reviews and AI visibility

    • BrightLocal starts at $31 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($41 billed monthly).
    • BrightLocal also covers review collection and AI search visibility.

    Suits: Agencies reporting local rankings and listings for many client locations

    BrightLocal vs Local VikingBrightLocal pricing and details

  4. Whitespark

    Local SEO tools sold one by one: rank grids, citations and GBP control

    • Whitespark starts at $1 per location / month, billed annually (Local Platform).
    • Whitespark has a free plan, which Local Viking lacks.
    • Whitespark also covers review collection.

    Suits: Businesses that want only one local SEO tool rather than a full platform

    Whitespark vs Local VikingWhitespark pricing and details

  5. Local Dominator

    Geogrid, SERP and AI visibility tracking for local SEO agencies

    • Local Dominator starts at $33 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • Local Dominator also covers site audit and AI search visibility.

    Suits: Agencies reporting map rankings for many client locations

    Local Dominator vs Local VikingLocal Dominator pricing and details

  6. F! Insights

    Self-hosted WordPress plugin for Google Business Profile audits

    • F! Insights starts at $100 per month for 1 website, billed monthly.
    • F! Insights has a free plan, which Local Viking lacks.
    • F! Insights is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • F! Insights also covers site audit.
    • F! Insights does not cover reports, which Local Viking does.

    Suits: Local SEO consultants who prospect with free audits of local businesses

    F! Insights vs Local VikingF! Insights pricing and details

  7. Flento

    Google Business Profile manager with reviews, posts and grid tracking

    • Flento starts at $19 per month for 5 locations, billed monthly.
    • Flento has a free plan, which Local Viking lacks.
    • Flento also covers qR codes and review collection.
    • Flento does not cover reports, which Local Viking does.

    Suits: Single-location businesses that want a free Google Business Profile manager

    Flento vs Local VikingFlento pricing and details

  8. GBPly

    Google Business Profile manager with grid rank tracking and alerts

    • GBPly starts at $39 per month for 1 profile, billed monthly.
    • GBPly also covers review collection.

    Suits: Single businesses that want help keeping their Google profile current

    GBPly vs Local VikingGBPly pricing and details

  9. GBPPromote

    Google Business Profile management with geo-grid rank tracking

    • GBPPromote starts at $16 per month for 1 location.
    • GBPPromote also covers review collection and AI search visibility.

    Suits: Agencies managing many client profiles under their own brand

    GBPPromote vs Local VikingGBPPromote pricing and details

  10. GeckoGrid

    Desktop geo-grid rank tracker for Google Maps with unmetered scans

    • GeckoGrid starts at $19 per month.
    • GeckoGrid also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • GeckoGrid lists no web app, which Local Viking has.
    • GeckoGrid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • GeckoGrid does not cover local listings, which Local Viking does.

    Suits: Freelance local SEOs who want unlimited Maps scans for a flat fee

    GeckoGrid vs Local VikingGeckoGrid pricing and details

  11. Geogrid

    Google Maps grid rank tracker with heatmaps for local SEO agencies

    • Geogrid starts at $24 per month for 1,500 credits, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Geogrid has a free plan, which Local Viking lacks.
    • Geogrid does not cover local listings, which Local Viking does.

    Suits: Local SEO agencies showing clients where they rank across a neighborhood

    Geogrid vs Local VikingGeogrid pricing and details

  12. GMB Briefcase

    Google Business Profile management and geo-grid tracking for agencies

    • GMB Briefcase starts at $99 per month for 40 Google Business Profiles.
    • GMB Briefcase also covers review collection and AI search visibility.

    Suits: Agencies managing dozens of Google Business Profiles for clients

    GMB Briefcase vs Local VikingGMB Briefcase pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Local Viking

  • No free trial or free plan is listed on the pricing page.
  • Rank checks and geogrid scans spend credits: 1 keyword credit per rank type per check, 1 geogrid credit per grid point. Keyword credits do not roll over.
  • White-label reporting and the geogrid widget start at the Pro plan.
  • The marketing site still says Local Viking, but sign-up, pricing and the help center use the LocalOptics name.
Local Viking pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Local Viking?

The alternatives to Local Viking in this directory are Localo, Local Falcon, BrightLocal, Whitespark, Local Dominator, F! Insights, Flento, GBPly, GBPPromote, GeckoGrid, Geogrid and GMB Briefcase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Local Viking.

Is there a free alternative to Local Viking?

Yes. Whitespark, F! Insights, Flento and Geogrid have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Local Viking alternatives work on Windows?

The Local Viking listing does not include a Windows app. GeckoGrid lists one.

Which Local Viking alternatives work on macOS?

The Local Viking listing does not include a macOS app. GeckoGrid lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.