The #1 Podium Alternative

More reviews. Less cost.

Collect, manage, and display reviews without contracts, upsells, or surprise renewals.
Everything Podium users actually use, at a fraction of the cost.

Review-first platform

Review-first platform

Only what drives conversions, reviews, widgets, and AI. No bloat.

Transparent pricing

Transparent pricing

Start free. Paid plans from $9/month. No sales calls. No long-term lock-ins.

Real human support

Real human support

Fast setup, migration help, and ongoing support, on every plan.

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At a glance

WiserReview vs Podium

Features
WiserReview
Podium
Starting price

From $9/month

From $399/month

Contracts

Month-to-month

Annual contracts with auto-renew

What you’re paying for

Reviews are the core product

Reviews are one part of a larger suite

Review automation

Built-in, ready out of the box

Available, but part of a larger workflow

Widgets & displays

All widgets included on every plan

Limited unless you upgrade

AI & video reviews

Included without upgrades

Requires higher-tier plans

Setup time

Live in minutes

Longer, enterprise-style onboarding

Support after signup

Real humans on every plan

Ticket-based, slower for SMBs

Real words, real results

Switch from Podium in minutes

Prepare

1. Export your reviews

Export your reviews from Podium, including ratings, text, and media where available.

Import

2. Import into WiserReview

Upload your reviews into WiserReview. Text, photo, and video reviews are supported and organized correctly.

Go live

3. Replace widgets

Replace Podium widgets and start showing reviews right away without affecting pages or structured data.

High-impact reviews

Build buyer confidence with authentic reviews across your site.

More powerful review widgets

Product review section

Boost product trust with a section dedicated to customer reviews.

Star rating

Show average star ratings to quickly share product quality and customer satisfaction.

Nudges

Highlight your best reviews right where shoppers decide, creating immediate trust.

Wall of love

Show both shop and product reviews to prove your brand’s trust and quality.

Floating review badge

Highlight star ratings and reviews with a sleek, scrollable badge to build trust instantly.

Carousel example

Curate and display reviews in a dynamic carousel at key locations on your site.

Auto Slider

Curate and display reviews in a dynamic carousel at key locations on your site.

Inline Trust Badge

Show total reviews count with trust badge at any pages

Review wall

Show both shop and product reviews to highlight your brand’s quality and trust.

Sidebar Snippet

Showcase reviews in a sidebar to boost trust and engagement as users browse your site.

Avatar

Curate and display reviews in a dynamic carousel at key locations on your site.

Floating Popup

Boost conversions and trust with sleek, real-time popups that highlight your top reviews.

Pay less for reviews

Get everything you need to collect, manage, and display reviews, without contracts or pricing upgrades.

Frequently
asked questions

Yes, f your main goal is collecting and displaying reviews. WiserReview focuses on review generation, widgets, and automation without bundling phones, payments, or CRM features you may not need.

No. You can import your existing reviews into WiserReview and continue displaying them without interruption.

No. Replacing widgets does not impact your pages, structured data, or SEO. Your reviews remain visible and intact.

No. WiserReview is month-to-month. You can cancel anytime, no auto-renew traps.

No. Review collection, widgets, and essential functionality are included without forcing upgrades for basics.

You can stop anytime. There’s no penalty, no lock-in, and no pressure to stay.

Yes. Migration help is available to make switching fast and smooth, even if you’re not technical.

Because WiserReview is built specifically for reviews, not as an all-in-one customer platform. You only pay for what you actually use.

Yes. Real human support is available on every plan, not just enterprise tiers.

If you need an all-in-one system for calls, payments, and CRM, Podium may be a better fit. If reviews are your priority, WiserReview is designed for that.