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Podium is a comprehensive AI-driven lead management and communication platform utilized by over 100,000 businesses seeking to enhance customer acquisition and retention. At the heart of Podium’s innovation is its AI employee, which ensures businesses respond to incoming leads instantly around the clock, dramatically improving conversion rates and revenue growth. The platform assists businesses in generating more customer reviews, improving their Google rankings, and unifying their lead channels into a single, manageable dashboard. Through the web and mobile applications, businesses can call and text customers, send payment links for quick transactions, and deploy bulk messaging campaigns to boost repeat sales. Podium’s powerful AI-driven automations seamlessly manage customer interactions across multiple communication platforms, providing accurate and timely responses that help drive sales.

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Drive up to 5x higher conversions, reach new customers, convert more pipeline, and keep existing customers engaged—all with the power of TextUs. TextUs is the most flexible, easiest-to-use business texting platform on the market. Automate your SMS with sequences or Keywords, have conversational 1:1 messages or send personalized SMS campaigns to an audience segment. The power of TextUs allows you to start connecting with your customers in ways that get attention.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Business owners

Audience

Reach new customers, convert more pipeline, and keep existing customers engaged.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$399 per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$749 per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.7 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Podium
Founded: 2014
United States
www.podium.com

Company Information

TextUs
Founded: 2012
United States
www.textus.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

Fext

Fext

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KUKUI

KUKUI

Kukui
Rectxt

Rectxt

Keeyora
SMS-Magic

SMS-Magic

Screen-Magic Mobile Media Inc
RedPodium

RedPodium

Webconnex
Podium DAW

Podium DAW

Zynewave

Categories

Categories

Live Chat Features

Canned Responses
Customizable Branding
Geo Targeting
Offline Form
Proactive Chat
Screen Sharing
Third Party Integration
Transfers / Routing
Website Visitor Tracking

Customer Communications Management Features

Batch Communications
Chat / Messaging
Content Management
Email Distribution
Interactive Content
Multi-Channel Communications
On-Demand Communications
Personalization
Print Management
Template Management
Video Content

Customer Experience Features

Action Management
Analytics
Customer Segmentation
Dashboard
Feedback Management
Knowledge Management
Multi-Channel Collection
Sentiment Analysis
Survey Management
Text Analysis
Trend Analysis

Customer Feedback Features

Alerts / Notifications
Behavior Analytics
Bug Reports
Community Feedback Tools
Live Chat
Negative Feedback Management
Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Screenshot / Screen Capture
Surveys
User Testing Tools
Video Feedback
Visual Feedback Tools
Voice of the Customer (VoC)
Website Feedback

Customer Satisfaction Features

360 Degree Feedback
Analytics
Call Reporting
Complaint Monitoring
Feedback Collection
Survey Management

Customer Service Features

Alerts / Escalation
Appointment Management
Call Center Management
Email Management
Knowledge Base
Live Chat
Performance Metrics
Queue Management
Self Service Portal
Social Media Integration
Surveys & Feedback
Virtual Assistant
Workflow Management

Lead Generation Features

Contact Discovery
Contact Import/Export
Lead Capture
Lead Database Integration
Lead Nurturing
Lead Scoring
Lead Segmentation
Pipeline Management
Prospecting Tools
Visitor Identification

Local Marketing Features

Advertising Management
CRM
Email Marketing
Feedback Management
Live Chat
NAP Management (Name/Address/Phone)
Online Listings Management
PR Management
Reporting / Analytics
Review Management
SEO Management
Social Media Management
Store Locator
Website Management

Payment Processing Features

ACH Check Transactions
Bitcoin Compatible
Debit Card Support
Gift Card Management
Mobile Payments
Online Payments
POS Transactions
Receipt Printing
Recurring Billing
Signature Capture

Reputation Management Features

Campaign Management
Gamification
Response Management
Review Generation
Review Monitoring
Sentiment Analysis
Social Media Metrics
Social Media Monitoring
White Label

Review Management Features

Campaign Management
Dashboard
Negative Feedback Management
Response Management
Review Monitoring
Review Notification
Review Request
Sentiment Analysis
Social Sharing
White Label

SMS Marketing Features

2-Way Messaging
Artificial Intelligence
Contact Management
Mass Texting
Message Personalization
MMS
Mobile Coupons
Mobile Keywords
Polls / Voting
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduled Messaging
Shortcodes
Text-to-Win

Recruiting Features

Assessments
Background Screening
CRM
Interaction Tracking
Internal HR
Interview Management
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Self Service Portal

Workforce Management Features

Budgeting & Forecasting
Contractor Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Labor Projection
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Scheduling
Skills Tracking
Time & Attendance
Variable Workforce

Integrations

BlueSky Medical Staffing Software
Bullhorn
Denticon
Ema
Gusto
HubSpot CRM
HubSpot Customer Platform
Instagram
Kickserv
Mok
Morphic
Nextech
Open Dental Software
Oracle Taleo
ReferPro
Rides Rental Software
SalesRabbit
Stackreaction
Xero
Zapier

Integrations

BlueSky Medical Staffing Software
Bullhorn
Denticon
Ema
Gusto
HubSpot CRM
HubSpot Customer Platform
Instagram
Kickserv
Mok
Morphic
Nextech
Open Dental Software
Oracle Taleo
ReferPro
Rides Rental Software
SalesRabbit
Stackreaction
Xero
Zapier