Pricing breakdown

Podium pricing in 2026 — and a cheaper alternative

Here is everything you need to know about Podium's pricing — plus how VideoTestimonials compares plan-for-plan, with savings broken down per tier.

Podium

Podium pricing vs VideoTestimonials

Plan-for-plan comparison. Podium's prices are taken from their public pricing page. VideoTestimonials prices are listed on /pricing.

Free tier
VideoTestimonials vs Podium
VideoTestimonials
Free
Podium
No free tier
Starter tier
VideoTestimonials vs Podium
VideoTestimonials
$24/mo
Podium
Contact sales
Pro tier
VideoTestimonials vs Podium
VideoTestimonials
$49/mo
Podium
Contact sales

Bottom line: VideoTestimonials matches every Podium plan at a lower price, with feature parity or better on the items most teams actually use.

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What you get at a lower price

VideoTestimonials advantages compared to Podium, beyond the cost difference.

Purpose-built testimonial tools

Every feature is designed for collecting and showcasing testimonials. Podium splits focus across messaging, payments, and reviews.

10x lower starting price

Start free with no contract. Podium requires contacting sales and typically involves a 12-month contract.

Video testimonials

Record authentic video stories from customers directly in the browser — no app needed.

Rich display widgets

10+ widget types for professional testimonial display with full brand customization.

Switching from Podium

Most users complete the migration in under 30 minutes.

  1. 1

    Export any collected reviews from Podium.

  2. 2

    Sign up for VideoTestimonials (no contract needed).

  3. 3

    Import reviews using our CSV import tool.

  4. 4

    Create collection forms and display widgets.

  5. 5

    Embed VideoTestimonials widgets on your site.

Frequently asked questions

Can VideoTestimonials send SMS review requests like Podium?
We focus on email-based and link-based testimonial collection rather than SMS. Our shareable collection links can be sent via any channel including SMS apps.
Does VideoTestimonials help get Google reviews?
Our focus is on collecting first-party testimonials for your own website. For Google review generation specifically, a dedicated review platform may complement our tools.
Why switch from Podium for testimonials?
If you are paying Podium's enterprise pricing mainly for testimonials and reviews, VideoTestimonials offers dedicated testimonial tools starting at $24/mo with no contract.
Is there a contract or commitment?
No. All plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime with no penalties.
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