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Aloha alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Aloha alternative is GatherUp (2.4 GPA).
Aloha compared with 5 alternatives: Weave, Demandforce, Birdeye, Podium and GatherUp.
Aloha is a paid product, starting at $299 per month on a 6-month plan, plus $499 setup. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Aloha starts at $299 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: GatherUp.
Podium scores higher without starting lower. Weave 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 Aloha
Weave
Phones, texting, reviews and payments for healthcare practices
- Weave starts at $199 per month and up.
- Weave also covers email campaigns, business phone line and online fax.
- Weave does not cover forms, which Aloha does.
Suits: Dental, optometry, medical and veterinary practices that want phones and patient messaging together
Demandforce
Patient communication and review software for local practices
- Demandforce also covers email campaigns, business phone line and call tracking.
- Demandforce does not cover forms, which Aloha does.
Suits: Dental, chiropractic and medical practices wanting reminders and reviews in one tool
Birdeye
Review management and AI agents for multi-location local businesses
- Birdeye also covers AI agents, surveys, reports and chatbots.
- Birdeye does not cover forms, business texting and appointment booking, which Aloha does.
Suits: Brands and franchises with many locations to manage
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 forms and appointment booking, which Aloha does.
Suits: Car dealers, home services and med spas that work by text
GatherUp
Review requests, NPS surveys and review monitoring per location
- GatherUp starts at $99 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($124 monthly).
- GatherUp lists no iOS and Android apps, which Aloha has.
- GatherUp also covers surveys and reports.
- GatherUp does not cover forms, business texting and appointment booking, which Aloha does.
Suits: Multi-location businesses that want a set price per location
Limits worth knowing in Aloha
- Plans are priced on 6-month terms and carry a one-time $499 setup fee.
- An AI website add-on costs $199 a month extra.
- The product was renamed from ReviewWave to Aloha, and its focus is now wider than reviews.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Aloha?
The alternatives to Aloha in this directory are Weave, Demandforce, Birdeye, Podium and GatherUp. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Aloha.
Is there a free alternative to Aloha?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. GatherUp offers a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.