The Flento Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Flento in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Flento
The Insider’s Guide
Google Business Profile manager with reviews, posts and grid tracking
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among local SEO tools, read from Flento’s own pages.
Made by Flento Inc. · checked Oct 23, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Flento’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Flento’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 28 of the 61 other local SEO tools we grade
Flento manages a local business's Google Business Profile from one dashboard. It drafts review replies and Google posts with AI, tracks Maps rankings on a geo-grid, compares a profile with nearby competitors and makes QR codes that open the review form. Every plan has every feature; plans differ by the number of locations and monthly credits.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Flento, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You connect your Google Business Profile and spend credits on scans and AI work without being told what each one costs.
- 1
Best for a free Google profile manager for one location
Flento runs a Google Business Profile from one dashboard, with AI review replies, review QR codes, geo-grid rank tracking, AI posts and a profile audit against nearby rivals, free for one location.
- 2
Paid plans start at $19 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $19 per month for 5 locations, billed monthly.
- 3
There is a free plan
1 business location and 100 credits a month, with every feature included. No credit card needed.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Review management
Monitors reviews across locations, scores their sentiment, alerts on negative ones, and has the Sara AI agent draft a reply for each.
- 6
Review QR codes
A QR code and short link for counters, receipts or invoices open the Google review form; every customer is sent to Google, whatever their experience.
- 7
Geo-grid rank tracking
Shows a business's Google Maps position across its service area block by block, with competitor movement and an AI plan for weak areas.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 28 of 61
That is against the other local SEO tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Flento you would be making listings sent to dozens of directories and map apps, which takes an agreement with each. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Flento at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $19 per month for 5 locations, billed monthly
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Flento Inc.
- Category
- Local SEO Tools
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a free Google profile manager for one location
Flento runs a Google Business Profile from one dashboard, with AI review replies, review QR codes, geo-grid rank tracking, AI posts and a profile audit against nearby rivals, free for one location. But the pricing page doesn't say what a credit buys, the website builder is still coming soon, and the terms say the company isn't formally registered yet.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Growth is $19 a month for 5 locations and 1,000 credits, between this category's cheaper quarter ($16) and middle ($31). That's under $4 a location, but the page doesn't say what a credit buys. Premium is $99 for 25. |
| Free plan and trial | B | A free plan with no card: 1 location and 100 credits a month, with every feature included. One owner could run on that, though how far 100 credits go isn't stated. |
| Features | C | Review monitoring with sentiment and AI replies, review QR codes, geo-grid tracking with competitors, AI posts and a profile audit. Gaps in the listing: the 50+ directory sync rests on a homepage line, and the website builder is still coming soon. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You connect your Google Business Profile and spend credits on scans and AI work without being told what each one costs. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no desktop or phone app, and the only integration on record is Google Business Profile. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Flento is for
- Fits if you run one location and want a free Google profile manager with review replies and posts
- Works for small agencies looking after up to 25 locations
Who it is not for
- Watch out: the pricing page doesn't say what a credit buys, so it's unclear how far 100 free credits go
- Watch out: the terms say Flento Inc. is still being formally registered and has no registered address yet
- Skip it if you manage more than 25 locations, as no bigger plan or quote is listed
- Watch out: the website builder the homepage advertises is marked as coming soon on the pricing page
- Skip it if you need more than Google, as the only integration on record is Google Business Profile
Good to know
Good for
- Single-location businesses that want a free Google Business Profile manager
- Owners who want help replying to reviews and posting on Google
- Small agencies looking after up to 25 locations
Worth knowing
- The pricing page does not say what a credit buys, so it is unclear how far 100 free credits a month go.
- The website builder the homepage advertises is marked as coming soon on the pricing page.
- The largest plan covers 25 locations; no plan or quote for more is listed.
- The terms say Flento Inc. is still being formally registered and has no registered company address yet.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$19
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Flento has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month for 5 locations, billed monthly.
Free
$0
1 business location and 100 credits a month, with every feature, for a single-location business.
Growth
$19
per month for 5 locations, billed monthly
5 business locations and 1,000 credits a month, with every feature.
Premium
$99
per month for 25 locations, billed monthly
25 business locations and 5,000 credits a month, with priority support, for agencies and multi-location brands.
The free plan
1 business location and 100 credits a month, with every feature included. No credit card needed.
Read from flento.io on Oct 23, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Save up to 16% with annual billing
The pricing page's Annual toggle offers up to 16% off; its product data lists Growth at $199 a year and Premium at $999 a year.
Stated on flento.io
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Google Business Profile manager with reviews, posts and grid tracking. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, rank tracking, qR codes, review collection, local listings.
Review monitoring with sentiment and AI replies, review QR codes, geo-grid tracking with competitors, AI posts and a profile audit.
- Review management
- Monitors reviews across locations, scores their sentiment, alerts on negative ones, and has the Sara AI agent draft a reply for each.
- Review QR codes
- A QR code and short link for counters, receipts or invoices open the Google review form; every customer is sent to Google, whatever their experience.
- Geo-grid rank tracking
- Shows a business's Google Maps position across its service area block by block, with competitor movement and an AI plan for weak areas.
- Google posts
- Writes Google Business Profile posts with AI and schedules and publishes them from the dashboard.
- Profile audit and competitor comparison
- Scores how complete a profile is and compares its ratings, reviews and activity with nearby businesses, then lists fixes in order.
- Listing management
- The homepage says Flento keeps a business's name, address and phone consistent across more than 50 directories.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Google Business Profile
Flento is made by Flento Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
28/61
Other local SEO tools it is graded above
Flento's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 28 of the 61 other local SEO tools we grade, and level with 14.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 56 of 61) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $19 a month, against a middle price of $30.50 for the category: 13 of the 47 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 12 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 62 local SEO tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Flento’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 11 of 61
- BFree plan and trialAbove 56 of 61
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 61
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 61
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 61
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 51 local SEO tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Flento is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Flento you would be making listings sent to dozens of directories and map apps, which takes an agreement with each. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $228 a year.
What you could make
- Review collection and qR codes: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Listings sent to dozens of directories and map apps, which takes an agreement with each.
- Daily checks of where your pages rank in search results.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Flento’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Localo, Merchynt, BrightLocal, GBPPromote and Local Viking
The 5 tools Flento is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Localo
Free trial · from $39/mo
Google Business Profile tool with rank maps, posts, reviews and tasks.
- Flento has a free plan. Localo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Flento also covers qR codes.
- Localo also covers AI agents, reports and schema markup.
- 1.8GPA
Merchynt
Free trial · from $99/mo
Paige, an AI agent that runs a Google Business Profile for you.
- Flento has a free plan. Merchynt does not, though it has a free trial.
- Flento also covers qR codes.
- Merchynt also covers reports and AI search visibility.
- 2.4GPA
BrightLocal
Free trial · from $31/mo
Local SEO platform for rankings, listings, reviews and AI visibility.
- Flento has a free plan. BrightLocal does not, though it has a free trial.
- Flento also covers qR codes.
- BrightLocal also covers reports and AI search visibility.
- 2.4GPA
GBPPromote
Free trial · from $16/mo
Google Business Profile management with geo-grid rank tracking.
- Flento has a free plan. GBPPromote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Flento also covers qR codes.
- GBPPromote also covers reports and AI search visibility.
- 1.8GPA
Local Viking
From $39/mo
Google Business Profile manager for agencies, with posts and geogrids.
- Flento has a free plan. Local Viking does not.
- Flento also covers qR codes and review collection.
- Local Viking also covers reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Flento free?
Flento has a free plan. 1 business location and 100 credits a month, with every feature included.
How much does Flento cost?
Flento lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Flento work on?
Flento is available on Web.
Does Flento offer any discounts?
Flento publicly lists the following: Save up to 16% with annual billing.
Does Flento have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. Flento is listed for Web.
Does Flento have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. Flento is listed for Web.
Is Flento open source?
Flento is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 23, 2026.
What does Flento integrate with?
Flento's listing names Google Business Profile. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Flento?
Flento is made by Flento Inc.
What are the alternatives to Flento?
The closest alternatives to Flento in our directory are Localo, Merchynt, BrightLocal, GBPPromote and Local Viking.
How does Flento compare with other local SEO tools?
Flento's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 28 of the 61 other local SEO tools we grade, and level with 14.
Is Flento good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Flento C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $19 a month, against a middle price of $30.50 for the category: 13 of the 47 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Flento?
To replace Flento you would be making listings sent to dozens of directories and map apps, which takes an agreement with each.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Flento’s own pages on Oct 23, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 23, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Flento's own pages on 23 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Flento Inc. Prices change, so check flento.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Flento, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/flento
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Flento’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Flento is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Flento Inc. Prices and plans change: check flento.io before you buy.