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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$97.00 Per Month
Free
HighLevel
Star Rating
(569)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$97.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(517)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Podio excels in Task Management, with high ratings for Task Prioritization (9.4) and To-Do Lists (9.6), making it a preferred choice for teams needing robust task organization. In contrast, HighLevel's task management features are rated lower, which may affect users looking for comprehensive task handling.
- Reviewers mention that HighLevel shines in Email Marketing, particularly with features like Automated Email Responses (9.7) and High-Volume Sending (9.4), which are crucial for businesses focused on email campaigns. Podio, while functional, does not match these capabilities, leading to a less effective email marketing experience.
- G2 users highlight that Podio's Customization options are robust, with a score of 8.6 for Templates and Drag and Drop features, allowing for tailored workflows. HighLevel, however, has a slightly lower customization score (8.4), which may limit flexibility for users needing specific configurations.
- Users on G2 report that HighLevel's Lead Management features are superior, particularly in Lead Nurturing (8.8) and Lead Scoring and Grading (8.4), making it a strong choice for sales-focused teams. Podio's lead management capabilities do not reach the same level, which could hinder sales processes.
- Reviewers mention that Podio's Customer Support is rated higher (8.5) compared to HighLevel (7.9), indicating that users may find more reliable assistance and resources when using Podio, which is essential for resolving issues quickly.
- Users say that HighLevel's Marketing Automation features, especially in Campaign Management (8.9) and Marketing ROI Analytics (8.2), provide valuable insights and tools for optimizing marketing efforts, whereas Podio's lower scores in these areas may not meet the needs of marketing-centric users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HighLevel
Starter
$97.00
Per Month
All the tools you need to grow your businesses online with unlimited Users, unlimited Contacts, and a suite of AI tools!
- CRM
- Email & SMS Marketing
- Funnel & Website Builders
Progress Podio
Free
Free
Complete basic functions such as building apps/workspaces and task management for up to 5 employees.
- Task management
- Build apps and workspaces for your team
Free Trial
HighLevel
Free Trial is available
Progress Podio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
180
8.5
441
Ease of Use
7.8
516
8.3
442
Ease of Setup
7.4
307
7.7
181
Ease of Admin
8.1
131
8.2
177
Quality of Support
8.2
175
8.2
367
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
125
8.4
169
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
177
7.3
437
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
8.7
106
8.6
26
Feature Not Available
8.3
23
9.0
110
8.4
25
8.3
106
8.5
26
7.5
83
7.8
23
8.8
96
7.8
24
8.3
82
8.3
22
7.9
80
7.9
21
8.1
86
8.0
23
Marketing Automation
8.9
104
7.6
23
9.1
102
8.0
24
9.0
105
8.2
24
8.3
96
7.6
21
Customer Support
8.0
91
8.3
25
Feature Not Available
8.2
25
Feature Not Available
8.3
24
8.2
94
7.8
24
8.2
90
7.8
22
Reporting & Analytics
8.3
94
8.5
26
8.3
102
8.3
27
Feature Not Available
7.6
23
Mobile & Social
8.1
88
7.9
21
8.3
101
7.6
23
7.8
89
8.0
21
Platform
8.6
104
8.7
23
8.9
102
8.9
24
8.6
97
8.6
22
8.0
85
9.0
22
Feature Not Available
7.5
21
8.3
81
8.2
25
8.5
98
8.9
26
7.8
82
8.0
23
Integration
8.5
85
8.7
22
8.2
91
8.5
24
8.1
78
7.7
20
Generative AI
8.3
60
7.8
10
Agentic AI - CRM
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Email Marketing
8.9
90
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.4
83
Not enough data
8.7
88
Not enough data
Online Marketing
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Lead Management
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
8.1
74
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
Campaign Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Social
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
76
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.4
78
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
82
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.7
83
Not enough data
8.0
63
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
8.9
87
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
8.5
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
Projects
Not enough data
8.7
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.0
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.5
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.6
67
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.6
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.3
77
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.5
17
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messenger
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Channels
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Customers
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text Messaging
9.1
59
Not enough data
9.4
60
Not enough data
9.2
57
Not enough data
9.1
60
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
SMS Platform
8.8
57
Not enough data
9.2
62
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
7.1
47
Not enough data
8.1
46
Not enough data
8.6
55
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Channels
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
Design
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Task Creation
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.2
19
Task Management
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.4
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
6.9
9
Automation
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.6
41
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
9.3
42
Project management
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.3
41
Workload
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.2
39
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
9.2
42
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.4
34
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
8.1
39
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.8
11
Not enough data
6.5
12
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.6
57
Content & Documents
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.1
60
Controls
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.6
55
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.3
59
Project Management
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.6
60
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.5
61
Not enough data
8.2
49
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.2
12
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responses
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Responses
9.5
7
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Support Automation
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Communication
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Internal Use
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Platform Basics - VoIP Providers
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basic Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - VoIP Providers
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Consumer Intelligence
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
37
Not enough data
7.7
36
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
Media Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
In-House Management
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.1
30
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Reputation Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizations
8.8
50
Not enough data
9.3
52
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.2
46
Not enough data
Growth
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
9.5
46
Not enough data
7.9
48
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
Content
9.1
50
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
Support
8.4
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HighLevel and Progress Podio are categorized as CRM
Unique Categories
Progress Podio is categorized as Project Collaboration, Work Management, Google Workspace Project Management, Task Management, and Project Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HighLevel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress Podio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
44.0%
Consulting
9.7%
Real Estate
5.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.4%
Other
32.3%
Real Estate
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Computer Software
6.5%
Internet
4.6%
Other
56.0%
Discussions
What is high level app?
2 Comments
MB
HighLevel as several mobile app options. You can contract with HighLevel to have them build your own branded app or you can use their Grey Labeled app called...Read more
Why less options for funnel and website section?
1 Comment
ST
Hey there!
Thank you for the question.
I am Head of Product Management at highLevel.
We would love to hear about more options that you want on...Read more
Who is the best person to contact to contract a buildout of Podio for add-ons that we need?
2 Comments
KF
Hello,
I can help you with custom modules and functionality.
You can contact me at krasimirtsolov@gmail.comRead more
Who is the best person to contact to contract a buildout of Podio for add-ons that we need?
2 Comments
TM
Well, you can ask for a Podio partner to help you through this webform: https://podio.com/webforms/2716831/200839Read more
everyone has a problem sharing multiples projects?
1 Comment
Official Response from Progress Podio
Hi Mike, we're sorry to hear you're experiencing issues - please get in touch with our support team and we can help. Visit https://help.podio.com/hc/en-us...Read more
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