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Yelp for Business alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Yelp for Business alternative for most people is Google Business Profile (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of local SEO tools. It's also the best free one.
Yelp for Business compared with 5 alternatives: Google Business Profile, Bing Places for Business, Apple Business, Birdeye and BrightLocal.
Yelp for Business has a free plan. Paid plans start at $150 per month and up for Yelp Ads. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelp for BusinessThis tool | Free plan · from $150/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Google Business Profile | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Bing Places for Business | Free | Free | Web |
| Apple Business | Free | Free | Web |
| Birdeye | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| BrightLocal | Free trial · from $31/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Yelp for Business starts at $150 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: BrightLocal.
Google Business Profile, Bing Places for Business and Apple Business 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 Yelp for Business
Google Business Profile
Free listing that sets how a business shows on Google Maps and Search
- Google Business Profile is free.
- Google Business Profile also covers review collection.
Suits: Shops, restaurants and trades that serve customers in person
Bing Places for Business
Free Microsoft listing for a business on Bing search and Bing Maps
- Bing Places for Business is free.
- Bing Places for Business lists no iOS and Android apps, which Yelp for Business has.
Suits: Local businesses that want correct details on Bing and Bing Maps
Apple Business
Free Apple portal for a business's place card on Apple Maps
- Apple Business is free.
- Apple Business lists no iOS and Android apps, which Yelp for Business has.
Suits: Local businesses that want their Apple Maps place card correct and complete
Birdeye
Review management and AI agents for multi-location local businesses
- Birdeye has no free plan, unlike Yelp for Business.
- Birdeye also covers AI agents, surveys, chatbots and review collection.
- Birdeye does not cover local listings, which Yelp for Business 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Yelp for Business.
- BrightLocal lists no iOS and Android apps, which Yelp for Business has.
- BrightLocal also covers rank tracking, review collection and AI search visibility.
Suits: Agencies reporting local rankings and listings for many client locations
Limits worth knowing in Yelp for Business
- A claimed page can be shown as unclaimed again if the owner has not logged in to Yelp for Business for 90 days.
- Yelp says its minimum ad budgets are subject to change; self-serve ads have no term contract and can be cancelled at any time.
- Restaurant tools are sold separately: Yelp Guest Manager from $129 a month billed annually ($159 monthly) and the Yelp Host AI phone service from $249 a month.
- It manages the Yelp page only; listings on Google, Apple Maps and Bing are claimed separately.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Yelp for Business?
The alternatives to Yelp for Business in this directory are Google Business Profile, Bing Places for Business, Apple Business, Birdeye and BrightLocal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Yelp for Business.
Is there a free alternative to Yelp for Business?
Yes. Google Business Profile, Bing Places for Business and Apple Business are free to use.
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.