At a glance
| Compare | Podium | ReviewUsToday |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An all-in-one AI platform for local businesses, built around an "AI Employee" that responds to leads and books appointments. | Email review requests with automatic reminders, private feedback alerts and simple email promotions for local businesses. |
| Best for | Businesses that want an AI assistant answering leads and booking appointments | Local businesses that mainly want more Google reviews and an easy way to email customers |
| Published pricing | Not listed. Its pricing page says to talk to the sales team, and the AI Employee is an add-on. Third-party pricing guides commonly report plans starting around $399 a month. | Published: Starter $50/month, Pro $100/month, Premium $300/month. Monthly, cancel anytime. |
| How you start | A demo with sales | A 3-day free trial, no credit card |
Competitor details checked on their own websites on 12 October 2026. Third-party prices are estimates we couldn't verify; ask each vendor for a current quote.
When a Podium alternative makes sense
Podium is built around an AI assistant that answers leads and books appointments. If that's what you need, it may be worth the sales conversation. Many small businesses, though, mostly want a steady flow of reviews and an easy way to email their customers. For that job, a simpler tool with published pricing is usually enough.
When Podium is the better choice
- You want AI answering and booking leads around the clock.
- You need texting, webchat or payments in the same tool. ReviewUsToday is email only.
- You have many locations and want one vendor for everything.
Other alternatives
Birdeye is the other big all-in-one platform, aimed mostly at multi-location brands. See Birdeye alternatives and the side-by-side Podium vs Birdeye comparison.
What ReviewUsToday includes
- One-tap review request emails from your business name, with replies to your inbox
- 3-step email follow-up: up to two reminders to customers who haven't rated
- 10 review sites to choose from on Premium (Google, Facebook, Tripadvisor, Healthgrades, Zillow and more)
- Private feedback form and instant email alerts for 1-3 star ratings, while everyone can still post publicly
- Promotional emails with flyers, scheduling and click tracking (Pro and Premium)
- CSV import from Square, Housecall Pro, Jobber and Google Contacts
What ReviewUsToday doesn't do
- Email only: no text messages
- Doesn't monitor, import or reply to reviews on other sites
- No AI assistant, webchat or payments
Frequently asked questions
How much does Podium cost?
Podium doesn't list prices on its website; its pricing page says to talk to its sales team. Third-party pricing guides commonly report plans starting around $399 a month, but ask Podium for a current quote.
Is ReviewUsToday a full replacement for Podium?
Only if reviews and email are what you use Podium for. ReviewUsToday doesn't do texting, webchat, payments or an AI assistant.
How do I switch to ReviewUsToday?
Export your customers to a CSV, upload it, add your Google review link and send. Setup takes a few minutes, and the free trial needs no credit card.
Is there a contract?
ReviewUsToday is billed monthly and you can cancel anytime from the billing page.