Podium vs Swell CX
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Reputation Management Software Tools (2026) and The 11 Best Review Management Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Podium ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #10) for Businesses monitoring brand mentions, reviews, and online sentiment / Local businesses and agencies managing Google, Yelp, and industry reviews. Best for local businesses, merging reviews with SMS chat and payments.
At a glance
| Podium | Swell CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Reputation Management Software Tools (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best Review Management Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Local service businesses | Best HIPAA-compliant review tool for healthcare practices |
| Pricing | $$$ ($399 to $999/mo) | $ ($129 to $249/mo) |
| HQ | Lehi, USA | Draper, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
Podium
Best for local businesses, merging reviews with SMS chat and payments.
www.podium.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Reputation Management Software Tools (2026)
Swell CX
HIPAA-compliant review automation for healthcare practices at an SMB price.
swellcx.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Review Management Software Tools (2026)
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