Alternatives · Local SEO
Nearby Now alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Nearby Now 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).
Nearby Now compared with 5 alternatives: Birdeye, BrightLocal, Whitespark, Local Falcon and Podium.
Nearby Now is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $155 per month, month-to-month. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearby NowThis tool | Free trial · from $155/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Birdeye | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| BrightLocal | Free trial · from $31/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Whitespark | Free plan · from $1/mo | Yes | Web |
| Local Falcon | Free trial · from $24.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Podium | From $399/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Nearby Now starts at $155 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: BrightLocal and Whitespark.
Local Falcon starts 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 Nearby Now
Birdeye
Review management and AI agents for multi-location local businesses
- Birdeye also covers AI agents, surveys, reports and chatbots.
- Birdeye does not cover business texting, rank tracking and call tracking, which Nearby Now does.
Suits: Brands and franchises with many locations to manage
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 lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nearby Now has.
- BrightLocal also covers reports, AI search visibility and local listings.
- BrightLocal does not cover business texting and call tracking, which Nearby Now does.
Suits: Agencies reporting local rankings and listings for many client locations
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 Nearby Now lacks.
- Whitespark lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nearby Now has.
- Whitespark also covers reports and local listings.
- Whitespark does not cover business texting and call tracking, which Nearby Now does.
Suits: Businesses that want only one local SEO tool rather than a full platform
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 lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nearby Now has.
- Local Falcon also covers AI agents, reports, keyword research and AI search visibility.
- Local Falcon does not cover business texting, call tracking and review collection, which Nearby Now does.
Suits: Agencies showing clients map rankings across a city or service area
Podium
Google review requests by text, plus a lead inbox for local businesses
- Podium starts at $399 per month; billing basis not shown.
- Podium also lists a browser extension.
- Podium also covers AI agents, live chat, business phone line and sMS marketing.
- Podium does not cover rank tracking and call tracking, which Nearby Now does.
Suits: Car dealers, home services and med spas that work by text
Limits worth knowing in Nearby Now
- There is no free plan, only the 14-day trial; plans are month-to-month with no setup fee and unlimited users.
- GeoGrids, keyword rank tracking and AI visibility tracking are add-ons; the Premium API is $99 a month and dispatch-software integrations $100 to $125 a month.
- Video check-ins, Nearby Now AI, Spot-On routing, Zapier and Mailchimp need SEO Master at $239 a month.
- Full product support covers the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Nearby Now?
The alternatives to Nearby Now in this directory are Birdeye, BrightLocal, Whitespark, Local Falcon and Podium. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nearby Now.
Is there a free alternative to Nearby Now?
Yes. Whitespark has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.