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Synup alternatives in 2026: features, published pricing and who each one fits
Synup publishes per-location plans and describes itself as an AI agent for local marketing. If you want a different pricing model, a different mix of tools or an enterprise contract, this guide lays out five options side by side.
Reach · EngageKey takeaways
- Synup publishes five plans, from $49 a month for one location to custom contract pricing above 50 locations, with a 14-day free trial of Solo.
- BrightLocal also publishes prices (from $41 a month for one location); Yext, Birdeye and Uberall quote on request.
- Pick on three things: how many locations you have, whether you want an agent that proposes work or tools you run yourself, and how much contract commitment you accept.
- Before you switch, export location data, check your plan term and make sure your own account owns every Google Business Profile.
What is the best Synup alternative?
The best Synup alternative depends on your size and how you like to work. For a small network that wants published prices and tools you run yourself, BrightLocal is the closest match. For a large enterprise that wants a quote-based platform, Yext, Uberall and Birdeye are the usual shortlist. If you want to start free on one location, Reach by Locus Intelligence is one option.
Every price, plan and feature in this guide is as published on each vendor's own public website on November 10, 2026. We did not test the products. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
If you are new to the category, start with what listings management is and come back.
Why businesses look for alternatives to Synup
Synup's homepage calls it "the AI agent for local marketing". Its agent, Sydekick, covers listings, reviews, social posts, local SEO and AI-search visibility, and sensitive actions such as publishing review replies need your sign-off (Synup). Its pricing page lists five plans by location band, billed monthly, with every feature on every plan.
That model suits many teams. People still compare options for ordinary reasons:
- Pricing model. Synup plans also carry monthly credit allowances and agent limits, so some buyers prefer a flat per-location price or a quote.
- Size. Above 50 locations Synup moves to contract pricing, so very large networks compare enterprise vendors.
- Scope. You may want ads, an AI receptionist or a deeper enterprise governance layer, which are different products.
- Existing stack. You already use another vendor for part of the job and want to consolidate.
- Working style. You want to run the tools yourself, or the reverse, have work drafted for approval.
The shortlist: five Synup alternatives
Each card gives a fair "best for". Disclosure: Reach is made by Locus Intelligence, the publisher of this guide.
Synup alternatives at a glance
Best for: owners and multi-location teams who want Google Business Profile, listings and reviews checked weekly per location, with fixes and replies drafted for approval. Free for one location, no card.
Best for: small businesses and agencies that want published per-location prices, rank tracking and a 14-day free trial.
Best for: large multi-location enterprises that buy on a custom quote.
Best for: multi-location brands that want marketing, messaging and customer experience agents under one contract.
Best for: multi-location brands and franchises that want listings, reviews, local pages and social on a quote.
Synup alternatives compared: features and pricing
The table sticks to what each vendor publishes. "Quote" means the vendor shows no price on the page we read.
| Tool | Best for | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Pricing model | Free trial or plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synup | Local businesses, multi-location brands, agencies | $49/mo (Solo, 1 location) | Monthly, by location band, plus credits | 14-day trial of Solo |
| Reach by Locus Intelligence (ours) | Owners and multi-location teams | Free for one location; see pricing | Per location | Free for one location, no card |
| BrightLocal | Small businesses, agencies | $41/mo (Track, 1 location, billed monthly) | Per plan, by location band | 14-day trial, no card |
| Yext | Large enterprises | Not published | Custom quote, billed annually | No free trial or tier |
| Birdeye | Multi-location brands | Not published | Custom quote, by locations and modules | Not stated on pricing page |
| Uberall | Multi-location brands, franchises | Not published | Quote, three plans plus add-ons | Not stated on pricing page |
Prices are as published on each vendor's website on November 10, 2026. Sources: each vendor's own pricing or product page, linked in the sections below. Prices exclude tax.
Synup pricing vs the alternatives
Synup's pricing page lists Solo at $49 a month for 1 location, Premium at $299 for up to 10, Pro at $499 for up to 25 and Scale at $899 for up to 50. Above 50 locations the Enterprise plan is contract pricing. The page says every plan includes every feature; the tiers differ in locations, monthly credits and agent throughput, and white labeling needs Premium or above. It shows an annual toggle that saves 20% but no annual prices.
BrightLocal's pricing page lists Track at $41, Manage at $54 and Grow at $65 a month for one location billed monthly ($31, $40 and $49 a month billed annually). Prices step up by location band, and above 100 locations they are on request. Its Citation Builder is pay as you go.
Yext says on its FAQ that pricing is custom, based mainly on location count, the solution you choose and contract length, usually billed annually. Birdeye's pricing page shows no prices and asks for your number of locations before a quote. Uberall's pricing page lists Show Up, Stand Out and Connect without prices.
Each Synup alternative in more detail
Reach by Locus IntelligenceOurs
Weekly checks of each Google Business Profile and listings, with fixes and review replies drafted for your approval.
- Best for
- Owners and multi-location teams
- Starting price
- Free for one location, no card
- Pricing model
- Per location; see pricing
- Trial
- Free plan
- Watch out for
- Plans are priced per location, so cost scales with your network
Checks run Google first, then Apple Maps, Bing, Facebook, Yelp, Tripadvisor and the directories that matter for your category. It drafts review replies in your voice in 19 languages and runs a free audit with Maps rank from nine points around the location. Every paid plan includes a monthly session with a Reach expert, and Reach also works as an MCP server inside ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and VS Code. See Reach vs BrightLocal.
BrightLocal
Local SEO suite with three self-serve plans and published prices.
- Best for
- Small businesses and agencies
- Starting price
- $41 per month (Track), one location, billed monthly
- Pricing model
- Per plan, by location band
- Trial
- 14 days, no card
- Watch out for
- Features step up by plan, so check which tier has the tools you need
Manage adds listing sync and AI insights, and Grow adds review management and review requests. It also lists a Managed SEO Service from $499 a month. More in BrightLocal alternatives.
Source: BrightLocal pricing, as published on November 10, 2026
Yext
A quote-based platform built for large multi-location enterprises.
- Best for
- Large multi-location enterprises
- Starting price
- Quote
- Pricing model
- Custom quote, billed annually
- Trial
- No free tier or standard free trial
- Watch out for
- No published price; smaller businesses are pointed to a reseller partner
Pricing is custom, based mainly on location count, the solution you choose and contract length. Compare in detail on Reach vs Yext or read Yext alternatives.
Source: Yext FAQ, as published on November 10, 2026
Birdeye
Platform of three AI coworkers for marketing, operations and customer experience.
- Best for
- Multi-location brands
- Starting price
- Quote
- Pricing model
- Custom quote, by locations and modules; built around outcomes, not seat counts
- Trial
- Not stated on its site
- Watch out for
- Quote only, so you compare after a sales conversation
Jay covers marketing (AI search, reviews, social, listings), Myna operations (messaging, appointments, front desk) and Robin customer experience (surveys, ticketing, reporting). See Reach vs Birdeye and Birdeye pricing explained.
Source: Birdeye platform, Birdeye pricing, as published on November 10, 2026
Uberall
Multi-location marketing platform with three plans and add-ons.
- Best for
- Multi-location brands and franchises
- Starting price
- Quote
- Pricing model
- Quote; three plans plus add-ons
- Trial
- Not stated on its site
- Watch out for
- Several features, such as white label and workflow approvals, are listed as add-ons
It describes listings across 200+ directories, reviews, local pages, local social, an AI agent called UB-I and GEO Studio for AI search. Its pricing page lists three plans and add-ons without prices.
Source: Uberall, Uberall pricing, as published on November 10, 2026
Who should pick what
- Do you have more than 50 locations and a procurement process?NoGo to the next question.Yes
- Do you want a free start on one location?NoGo to the next question.Yes
- Do you want published prices and to run the tools yourself?NoSynup, with its agent that proposes work for your approval, may already fit.YesBrightLocal publishes per-location prices by plan.
A starting point, not a verdict. Trial two before you commit.
Yext and Uberall give large teams the controls; your team runs them.
Birdeye and Synup Enterprise describe agents and custom setups for big networks.
BrightLocal: published prices, self-serve.
Synup Sydekick and Reach propose fixes and replies for your approval.
Placement is based on how each vendor describes itself, not on testing.
When to stay with Synup
Synup may be the right tool if these describe you, according to its own site:
- You want one plan with every feature: its pricing page says every plan includes every feature for every location.
- You manage clients as an agency: it lists a multi-client command center, white label, a client portal and branded reporting.
- You like a clear monthly price by location band, with a 14-day trial and monthly cancellation.
- You want an agent that proposes actions and asks sign-off on sensitive ones like review replies.
- You are between 1 and 50 locations, where it publishes a price for every band.
How to switch from Synup without losing data
Synup migration checklist
Score a Google Business Profile and see how it ranks against the top three nearby, free.
Try one location freeReach by Locus Intelligence checks your Google profile and listings every week, drafts the fixes and review replies, and waits for your approval. Free for one location, no card.
How we researched this
Sources were vendor pages (Synup, BrightLocal, Yext, Birdeye and Uberall pricing and product pages) read in November 2026. We did not test the products hands-on. Prices are as shown on those pages and can change; confirm with each vendor.
Google Business Profile auditFree. You get a profile score, your Maps rank against the top 3, and the fixes that matter most.
Your next steps
Today
- Find your Synup renewal date.
- Run the free Google Business Profile audit.
This week
- Export location and review data.
- Shortlist two alternatives and trial them on the same three locations.
This month
- Confirm your company account owns every Google profile.
- Switch, then check listings weekly for a month.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Synup cost?
Synup's pricing page lists Solo at $49 a month for 1 location, Premium at $299 for up to 10, Pro at $499 for up to 25 and Scale at $899 for up to 50, with contract pricing above that, as of November 2026 (Synup pricing).
Does Synup have a free trial?
Its pricing page lists a 14-day free trial of the Solo plan. A paid Premium subscription is charged immediately and the trial does not apply to it.
What is a cheaper alternative to Synup?
BrightLocal publishes from $41 a month for one location billed monthly, and Reach by Locus Intelligence is free for one location. The plans cover different features, so compare total cost per location per year.
Which Synup alternative is best for enterprises?
Yext, Uberall and Birdeye all quote on request and describe themselves as built for multi-location brands. Ask each for a quote and pilot on the same locations.
What happens to my listings if I cancel Synup?
Ask Synup in writing before you cancel. Claim your key profiles (Google, Apple, Bing, Facebook) directly and check listings on the day you switch.
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