Alternatives · Local SEO
Localo alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Localo 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).
Localo compared with 12 alternatives: Local Viking, BrightLocal, Local Falcon, Whitespark, Merchynt and 7 more.
Localo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month for 1 Business Profile, billed monthly. 3 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LocaloThis tool | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Local Viking | From $39/mo | No | Web |
| BrightLocal | Free trial · from $31/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Local Falcon | Free trial · from $24.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Whitespark | Free plan · from $1/mo | Yes | Web |
| Merchynt | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| BizLoc8 | Free trial · from ₹850/mo | Trial only | Web |
| CheckLocalSEO | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Flento | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| GBPly | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| GBPPromote | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | Web |
| GMB Briefcase | From $99/mo | No | Web |
| GMBapi | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Localo starts at $39 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 12 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
BrightLocal, Local Falcon, Whitespark, BizLoc8, CheckLocalSEO, Flento and 2 more 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 Localo
Local Viking
Google Business Profile manager for agencies, with posts and geogrids
- Local Viking starts at $39 per month for 1 listing.
- Local Viking does not cover AI agents, review collection and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Agencies posting to dozens of Google Business Profiles each week
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 AI search visibility.
- BrightLocal does not cover AI agents and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Agencies reporting local rankings and listings for many client locations
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 keyword research and AI search visibility.
- Local Falcon does not cover review collection, local listings and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Agencies showing clients map rankings across a city or service area
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 Localo lacks.
- Whitespark does not cover AI agents and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Businesses that want only one local SEO tool rather than a full platform
Merchynt
Paige, an AI agent that runs a Google Business Profile for you
- Merchynt starts at $99 per Google Business Profile / month.
- Merchynt also covers AI search visibility.
- Merchynt does not cover AI agents and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Local business owners who want their Google profile run for them
BizLoc8
Google Business Profile and local rank tool for multi-location brands
- BizLoc8 starts at ₹850 per month for 2 profiles, billed annually (₹1,000 billed monthly).
- BizLoc8 also covers keyword research and AI search visibility.
- BizLoc8 does not cover AI agents, reports and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Restaurant, retail and franchise chains with many Google Business Profiles
CheckLocalSEO
Free local SEO scan, then AI fixes to your Google profile for $19
- CheckLocalSEO starts at $19 per Google profile / month, billed monthly.
- CheckLocalSEO has a free plan, which Localo lacks.
- CheckLocalSEO also covers site audit.
- CheckLocalSEO does not cover AI agents, review collection and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Owners of a single local business who want their Google profile fixed for them
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 Localo lacks.
- Flento also covers qR codes.
- Flento does not cover AI agents, reports and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Single-location businesses that want a free Google Business Profile manager
GBPly
Google Business Profile manager with grid rank tracking and alerts
- GBPly starts at $39 per month for 1 profile, billed monthly.
- GBPly does not cover AI agents and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Single businesses that want help keeping their Google profile current
GBPPromote
Google Business Profile management with geo-grid rank tracking
- GBPPromote starts at $16 per month for 1 location.
- GBPPromote also covers AI search visibility.
- GBPPromote does not cover AI agents and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Agencies managing many client profiles under their own brand
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 AI search visibility.
- GMB Briefcase does not cover AI agents and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Agencies managing dozens of Google Business Profiles for clients
GMBapi
Google Business Profile management for multi-location brands
- GMBapi starts at $16 per location / month for 1 location, billed monthly.
- GMBapi also covers AI search visibility.
- GMBapi does not cover AI agents, reports and schema markup, which Localo does.
Suits: Retail, hospitality and service chains with many Google Business Profiles
Limits worth knowing in Localo
- Only some connected profiles get the optimization tools: Pro 10 connects 10 profiles but optimizes 5.
- A dedicated account manager starts at Pro 30; Pro 10 gets support from the customer success team.
- There is no free plan, but every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee and renews automatically without a reminder.
- Pro is priced by bands of 10, 30, 60 and 120 profiles; past 120 profiles the price is a custom quote.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Localo?
The alternatives to Localo in this directory are Local Viking, BrightLocal, Local Falcon, Whitespark, Merchynt, BizLoc8, CheckLocalSEO, Flento, GBPly, GBPPromote, GMB Briefcase and GMBapi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Localo.
Is there a free alternative to Localo?
Yes. Whitespark, CheckLocalSEO and Flento have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.