Podium Alternative
Collect Reviews Without the $399/mo Platform.
Podium bundles reviews into a pricey messaging-and-payments platform. If you just want more reviews on your site, AutoReview does that for $29/mo, with a 7-day free trial.
$29/mo · No contract · Cancel anytime
Your reviews, live on your site
This is a real AutoReview widget. Pick from 17 styles and embed it in about 30 seconds.
Why people switch from Podium
- Around $399/mo, with AI features as paid add-ons on top.
- Reviews are one piece of a larger messaging + payments suite you may not need.
- Annual contracts and onboarding for something that should be self-serve.
AutoReview vs Podium
| Feature | AutoReview | Podium |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | ~$399/mo |
| Contract | None | Annual |
| AI replies | Included | Paid add-on |
| Auto-collects new reviews | ||
| Focus | Reviews | Messaging + payments + reviews |
Podium pricing is based on publicly available information and may vary. AutoReview prices shown are current.
Where AutoReview wins
- $29/mo with no contract — a fraction of Podium's cost.
- Purpose-built for reviews: collect automatically and display beautifully.
- Aggregate Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to, and CSV into one widget.
- Self-serve setup in minutes — no sales call.
When Podium is the better choice
If you want webchat, team inboxes, and customer payments bundled with reviews in one platform, Podium covers all of that. AutoReview is the better fit when reviews are the job to be done and you want it affordable.
Make the switch in minutes
- 1
Import your Podium reviews
Paste your public review-page URL. AutoReview pulls in your existing reviews so you keep every bit of social proof you've already earned.
- 2
Connect your other sources
Add Google, Yelp, and more — AutoReview aggregates Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to, and CSV into one place, so a single widget shows reviews from everywhere.
- 3
Paste one embed code
Drop a single script tag into your site (works on any platform — Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Framer, raw HTML). Your widget updates itself as new reviews come in.
- 4
Turn on auto-collection
Connect your booking tool or BCC your invoices, and AutoReview asks every new customer for a review automatically — so the review count keeps climbing without you lifting a finger.
Frequently asked questions
Can AutoReview replace Podium for reviews?
If reviews are what you need — collecting them automatically and showing them on your site — yes. AutoReview does that for $29/mo instead of ~$399/mo. It does not include webchat or payments.
Ready to switch from Podium?
Import your reviews, paste one embed code, and start collecting more — for $29/mo with a 7-day free trial.