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A Podium alternative focused on your Google profile
Podium is a messaging-first platform for local businesses: texting, webchat, phones, payments and review invitations by text, all in one inbox. Mekomi does something narrower: it runs your Google Business Profile, from review replies to posts, photos and Maps ranking.
Checked from Podium's website and the third-party sources named below.
Podium vs Mekomi at a glance
| Feature | Podium | Mekomi |
|---|---|---|
| AI replies to Google reviews | YesAn AI assistant drafts or sends replies | YesIn the reviewer's language |
| Approval before low-star replies go out | Not stated | Yes4 and 5 stars can go out automatically; 1 to 3 stars always wait for you |
| Review invitations | YesBy text message | PartlyFree review link and QR code generator; no text sending |
| Scheduled Google posts | Not statedNot mentioned on its product pages | YesAI drafts, you approve, Mekomi publishes on schedule |
| Google Maps rank grid | Not statedNot mentioned on its product pages | YesWeekly, for your main keywords |
| Texting, webchat, phones and payments | Yes | No |
| Public pricing | NoQuote only | Yes$29 to $129 a month |
Podium pricing
Podium doesn't publish its prices; its pricing page asks you to talk to sales.
Third-party sites report plans called Core at about $399 a month (up to 2 locations) and Pro at about $599 a month (up to 5 locations), with custom pricing above that (socialpilot.co, seen October 2026). Other third-party sites report annual contracts. Treat these as estimates and confirm with Podium.
Source: www.podium.com/pricing, checked October 7, 2026. Prices change, so check their site before you decide.
Third-party sources: socialpilot.co.
Mekomi pricing
Solo $29 a month (1 business profile), Pro $59 a month (up to 10 business profiles), Agency $129 a month (up to 30 business profiles). Every plan has every feature; plans differ only by how many profiles they include. Waitlist members keep 40% off for life. See pricing
Which one should you choose?
Choose Podium if
- Texting customers is central to how you sell and get paid
- You want webchat, phones, payments and review invitations in one inbox
- You want review requests sent by text automatically after each sale
- You need a tool you can start using today: Mekomi is opening in stages, from a waitlist
Choose Mekomi if
- Your main goal is ranking higher on Google Maps and keeping your profile active
- You want scheduled Google posts and photos, not just review replies
- You'd rather pay a published monthly price than get a quote from sales
- You manage several businesses or clients' profiles
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Podium cost?
Podium quotes prices through sales. Third-party sites report plans starting around $399 a month with annual contracts; confirm the current price with Podium.
Can Mekomi send review requests by text like Podium?
No. Mekomi doesn't send texts. Our free Google review link and QR code generator gives you a link you can send from your own phone or print at the counter.
Does Mekomi have a shared inbox for customer messages?
No. Mekomi's inbox is for Google reviews across all your businesses, not for texts or chats.
Podium is a trademark of its owner. Mekomi is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podium. Spotted something out of date? Tell us at the email in the footer and we'll fix it.
Be first in line when Mekomi opens.
Join the waitlist and keep 40% off any plan for as long as you stay.