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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (92.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
$0.00 Per Month
Podium
Star Rating
(2,036)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansPostscript
Star Rating
(159)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Podium excels in its live chat functionality, with a score of 9.1, while Postscript offers a slightly lower score of 8.4 in this area. Reviewers mention that Podium's live chat feature is intuitive and enhances customer engagement effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Postscript shines in bulk SMS capabilities, scoring 9.5 compared to Podium's 8.7. Users on G2 highlight that Postscript's bulk SMS feature allows for efficient mass communication, making it a preferred choice for businesses focused on SMS marketing.
- G2 users report that Postscript has a superior automatic URL shortening feature, scoring 9.4, while Podium only scores 8.3. Reviewers say this feature simplifies link sharing in messages, which is crucial for marketing campaigns.
- Users say that Podium's ease of setup is rated at 9.2, which is competitive, but Postscript edges ahead with a score of 9.4. Reviewers mention that Postscript's onboarding process is streamlined, making it easier for new users to get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Postscript's quality of support is exceptional, scoring 9.9, while Podium's support is rated at 9.0. Users on G2 highlight that Postscript's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is vital for businesses needing quick resolutions.
- Users report that Podium's customization interface scores 8.6, while Postscript's is rated lower at 8.4. However, reviewers mention that Podium offers more flexibility in tailoring the platform to specific business needs, which is a significant advantage for users looking for personalized solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Postscript
Starter
$0.00
Per Month
For brands just getting started with SMS. $100 usage credit during your first 30 days.* Usage and carrier fees may apply. See pricing page for further details.
- Campaigns and automations
- Unlimited segments
- Dedicated toll-free number
Free Trial
Podium
No trial information availablePostscript
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,727
9.5
94
Ease of Use
9.3
1,746
9.4
101
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,079
9.4
39
Ease of Admin
9.3
881
9.6
40
Quality of Support
9.0
1,605
9.9
100
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
898
9.8
40
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,713
9.7
91
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
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
Interaction
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
Not enough data
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning
8.2
40
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation
8.1
41
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
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
Not enough data
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messenger
8.3
157
Not enough data
7.6
206
Not enough data
9.1
221
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Channels
7.9
211
Not enough data
8.6
220
Not enough data
9.3
236
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
195
Not enough data
Customers
8.2
152
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
8.5
222
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
8.5
222
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
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
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.1
65
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
63
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
9.3
65
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.0
62
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Automotive Marketing
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
Not enough data
Text Messaging
8.7
229
|
Verified
9.5
76
9.3
239
|
Verified
8.4
73
8.4
186
9.1
73
8.6
238
|
Verified
8.9
66
8.3
213
|
Verified
9.4
78
8.4
215
|
Verified
9.3
78
8.5
233
|
Verified
9.1
77
8.5
216
|
Verified
9.0
65
SMS Platform
8.5
223
|
Verified
8.4
74
8.6
223
|
Verified
9.3
76
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.6
201
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.8
58
8.2
206
|
Verified
8.8
59
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
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
Not enough data
Channels
8.2
323
Not enough data
8.1
322
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
234
Not enough data
7.5
229
Not enough data
Responses
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Responses
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
8.7
294
Not enough data
8.4
252
Not enough data
8.3
165
Not enough data
8.5
179
Not enough data
Support Automation
8.5
257
Not enough data
8.3
165
Not enough data
8.7
167
Not enough data
8.1
173
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
152
Not enough data
7.5
154
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
246
Not enough data
7.5
243
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
9.2
697
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
722
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
509
Not enough data
9.0
664
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
295
Not enough data
Internal Use
8.2
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
677
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
646
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
598
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform Basics - VoIP Providers
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
5.8
11
Not enough data
5.8
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
Basic Communication
8.4
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
37
Not enough data
Agentic AI - VoIP Providers
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Access
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Advanced Features
6.7
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
Consumer Intelligence
9.1
629
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
518
Not enough data
8.5
559
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
524
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
648
|
Verified
Not enough data
Media Monitoring
8.5
518
Not enough data
7.3
199
Not enough data
8.3
511
Not enough data
In-House Management
8.6
503
Not enough data
8.6
503
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
138
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Reputation Management
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
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
Podium and Postscript are categorized as SMS Marketing
Unique Categories
Postscript has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Podium
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Postscript
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
Automotive
19.9%
Retail
13.8%
Consumer Services
9.1%
Construction
7.9%
Furniture
6.2%
Other
43.0%
Retail
24.0%
Apparel & Fashion
21.3%
Consumer Goods
12.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.7%
Food & Beverages
8.7%
Other
24.7%
Discussions
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
Postscript has no discussions with answers
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