Compare Intermedia Unite and Podium 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$27.99 per user per month plus taxes and fees + FREE business phone
Contact Us Per Month
Intermedia Unite
Star Rating
(515)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$27.99 per user per month plus taxes and fees + FREE business phone
Browse all 4 pricing plansPodium
Star Rating
(2,067)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Podium excels in customer engagement, particularly with its text messaging feature, which allows businesses to respond to inquiries quickly and collect customer reviews effortlessly. Users appreciate how this functionality enhances communication and helps maintain a positive reputation.
- Users say that Intermedia Unite stands out for its exceptional call quality and robust collaboration tools. Reviewers highlight the effectiveness of its desktop and smartphone apps, which enable seamless communication and meetings, making it a reliable choice for IT administrators and teams needing flexibility.
- According to verified reviews, Podium's user-friendly interface is frequently praised, with many users noting that it simplifies the management of customer interactions across various channels. This ease of use contributes to a smoother workflow and improved customer satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Intermedia Unite offers a comprehensive suite of features for virtual meetings, including HD video, audio, and screen sharing capabilities. This makes it an attractive option for businesses looking for an all-in-one solution for remote collaboration.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Podium has a strong focus on messaging and review management, it faces challenges in areas like call management and integrations, which may limit its effectiveness for businesses that require extensive telephony features.
- Users report that Intermedia Unite's strengths in PBX systems and call management tools provide a more traditional VoIP experience, making it a better fit for organizations that prioritize these functionalities over messaging and customer engagement features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Intermedia Unite
Unite Pro
$27.99
per user per month plus taxes and fees + FREE business phone
Designed for the mobile knowledge worker with voice, chat, and video for collaboration.
- Unlimited Calling
- Intermedia Unite Desktop and Mobile Apps
- Team Chat and Business SMS
Podium
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
With essential AI features, respond to and convert more leads faster.
- Consolidated Lead Conversion Platform
- Review Management with AI Reponses
- Basic Automations
Free Trial
Intermedia Unite
No trial information availablePodium
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
426
9.1
1,738
Ease of Use
9.0
428
9.3
1,757
Ease of Setup
9.0
241
9.1
1,088
Ease of Admin
9.0
233
9.3
889
Quality of Support
8.7
387
9.0
1,615
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
226
9.2
907
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
415
9.0
1,724
Features by Category
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.8
40
Interaction
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.3
39
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
7.9
41
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
7.9
41
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.5
39
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
5.2
8
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messenger
Not enough data
8.3
158
Not enough data
7.6
207
Not enough data
9.1
222
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Channels
Not enough data
7.9
212
Not enough data
8.6
221
Not enough data
9.3
237
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
195
Customers
Not enough data
8.2
153
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
8.5
222
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
8.5
222
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Not enough data
4.4
13
Not enough data
4.5
13
Not enough data
4.2
13
Not enough data
4.9
13
Not enough data
4.9
13
Not enough data
5.0
13
Not enough data
4.9
13
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
9.1
65
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
9.0
65
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
9.3
65
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.0
62
Agentic AI - Automotive Marketing
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Text Messaging
Not enough data
8.7
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
240
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
187
Not enough data
8.6
239
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
233
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
216
|
Verified
SMS Platform
Not enough data
8.5
223
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
223
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
206
|
Verified
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
Not enough data
5.7
24
Not enough data
6.1
24
Not enough data
6.6
24
Not enough data
6.4
24
Not enough data
5.8
24
Not enough data
5.7
24
Channels
Not enough data
8.2
325
Not enough data
8.1
322
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
8.3
338
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
373
Not enough data
8.4
364
Not enough data
8.6
337
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
234
Not enough data
7.5
229
Collaboration Tools
8.5
253
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
8.5
255
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
233
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Software Type
7.8
188
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responses
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.9
17
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.2
14
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
7.9
14
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
Responses
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
32
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.9
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.1
31
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
8.7
296
Not enough data
8.4
253
Not enough data
8.3
166
Not enough data
8.5
182
Support Automation
Not enough data
8.5
258
Not enough data
8.3
166
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.1
174
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
153
Not enough data
7.5
155
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
246
Not enough data
7.5
243
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Communication
Not enough data
9.2
698
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
723
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
509
Not enough data
9.0
664
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
295
Internal Use
Not enough data
8.2
617
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
677
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
646
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
628
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
599
|
Verified
Platform Basics - VoIP Providers
9.3
9
6.8
11
9.1
11
6.5
11
8.8
8
6.2
10
7.7
8
5.8
11
9.0
8
5.8
10
8.8
7
6.5
10
Basic Communication
9.6
123
|
Verified
8.4
42
8.6
74
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
90
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
72
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
94
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.5
109
|
Verified
7.3
37
Agentic AI - VoIP Providers
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Access
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.9
76
Feature Not Available
Advanced Features
9.0
106
|
Verified
6.7
39
9.2
102
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.5
111
|
Verified
8.1
39
Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extensions
8.8
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
Features
9.4
37
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Consumer Intelligence
Not enough data
9.1
631
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
518
Not enough data
8.5
559
|
Verified
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
524
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
649
|
Verified
Media Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
518
Not enough data
7.3
199
Not enough data
8.3
511
In-House Management
Not enough data
8.6
503
Not enough data
8.6
503
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
138
Agentic AI - Online Reputation Management
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
5.3
11
Not enough data
5.9
11
Not enough data
5.8
11
Not enough data
5.6
11
Not enough data
5.6
11
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
Intermedia Unite and Podium are categorized as VoIP Providers
Unique Categories
Intermedia Unite is categorized as Video Conferencing and UCaaS Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Intermedia Unite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Podium
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
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Telecommunications
3.9%
Other
69.0%
Automotive
19.9%
Retail
13.8%
Consumer Services
9.1%
Construction
7.9%
Furniture
6.2%
Other
43.2%
Discussions
How can I configure my phones so that they will work during a power outage with alternative power?
2 Comments
DK
you can use a UPS locally or to back up the Switch the phone is plugged into.
alternatively you can put the app on your cell and use as a backup to answer...Read more
I would love to text my clients (4k plus) a Happy Birthday text. Can this be automated?
2 Comments
DK
you can text, but not currently automated with the Unite app.Read more
What is Anymeeting Video Conferencing used for?
2 Comments
AS
It is primarily a web conference and video meeting conference tool that provides various use cases. These includes virtual meeting, sales demo, webinars,...Read more
How can I make people interact with the chat feature better?
3 Comments
JJ
Let them know about how easy it is to connect to the company they are using. It's a direct connection between the customer and service techs.Read more
How can online reviews help my business?
2 Comments
VL
In a day and age of online reviews, the majority of the people nowadays are choosing their services/companies based on their online popularity/reviews. Read more
How do I edit my templates ( If this is not a permissions issues )
2 Comments
JP
If it is not a permissions issue then to be honest I am not sure. You can create new templates. When I login to Podium on a computer it tells me that you...Read more
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