Locl vs Social Places Brand Listening
Locl
locl.aiSocial Places Brand Listening
socialplaces.ioSide by side
| Figure | Locl | Social Places Brand Listening |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.42/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Multi-Location Marketing Platforms | 8.2 (#3) | 6.9 (#13) |
| Audience | Locl describes its platform as built for operators, marketing agencies, destination organizations, and multi-location brands. | Social Places says Brand Listening is sold at brand level and can be used by single-location and national brands. |
| Privacy | Locl’s privacy policy says it does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer personally identifiable information to outside parties, subject to stated exceptions for service providers and other circumstances. | The company’s privacy policy says it complies with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI). |
| Support | The contact page says a Locl team member will be in touch after a user submits its contact form. | Social Places asks customers to email [email protected] to log a support ticket. |
| What it does | Locl helps businesses improve how they appear across Google, Maps, directories, local search, and AI-powered discovery. | Tracks brand and location mentions and sentiment across the web and social, including conversations that do not tag the brand. |
Plans
Locl
- Locl Premium$39 a month
- Locl Premium$39 a month
- Locl AutoPilot$69 a month
- Directory Sync$149 a year
Social Places Brand Listening
- Custom Brand Listening planPriced on request
In their own words
Social Places Brand Listening
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