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Rviewo vs. GatherUp: $19/mo vs. $99/mo

GatherUp is strong for agencies that manage reputation on behalf of clients. For business owners running their own reputation management, Rviewo is simpler, cheaper, and includes features like QR in-person capture and Quilly AI that GatherUp doesn't offer.

Rviewo

$19/mo

Free forever · No credit card

GatherUp

$99/mo (1 location)

GatherUp publishes its prices: $99/month for one location and $60 per location for 2 to 10 locations. Agency plans are quoted. Monthly and annual billing are both offered.

Competitor prices as of October 2026. Where a vendor does not publish prices, figures are third-party estimates. Confirm with the vendor.

Who is each tool built for?

Choose Rviewo if…

Business owners managing their own reputation who want automated review growth, in-person feedback, and churn prevention without agency complexity.

Choose GatherUp if…

Marketing agencies managing reputation for 5–50+ SMB clients who need a white-label, multi-client dashboard.

Feature comparison

FeatureRviewoGatherUp
Starting price (1 location)$19/mo$99/mo
Review automation (Google) Yes Yes
QR code in-person feedback Yes No
Private recovery offerChurn Shield: a private line to the owner, on top of the public review linkSatisfaction filter (basic)
AI conversation agentQuilly: full AI feedback conversations No
Multi-client agency dashboardAgency tier (coming)Core feature
White-label options No Yes
First-party survey depthStructured via QuillyStrong multi-channel surveys
Consumer reviewer networkRviewo Rviewers No

Rviewo wins on

  • Price: $19/mo vs. $99/mo
  • QR code in-person feedback capture
  • Churn Shield: a private line to the owner, plus an offer to come back
  • Quilly AI agent for conversational feedback
  • Simpler owner-operated UX
  • Consumer reviewer network

GatherUp wins on

  • Agency multi-client dashboard
  • White-label for agency resellers
  • Multi-channel first-party survey depth
  • Established agency relationships

The bottom line

GatherUp is built for agencies, not for the business owner managing their own reputation. If you're a business owner, Rviewo is simpler and cheaper. If you're an agency managing 10+ clients and need white-label tools, GatherUp is worth considering, though Rviewo's agency tier is in development.

Frequently asked questions

Is GatherUp good for direct business owners?

GatherUp is primarily built for digital marketing agencies managing reputation for multiple SMB clients. Its interface, white-label features, and per-location pricing ($99/month for one location) are designed around the agency use case. Direct business owners often find it overcomplicated and overpriced for managing a single location.

Who acquired GatherUp?

GatherUp and Grade.us were acquired by Insight Integrity Group, owner of The Transparency Company, in a deal announced in December 2025. GatherUp's pricing page now lists a Review Defense add-on.

Does GatherUp have an AI conversation agent?

No. GatherUp has AI-assisted review response suggestions but no autonomous AI conversation agent. For businesses wanting a full conversational AI feedback agent, Rviewo's Quilly is included at $19/month.

What is the best GatherUp alternative for small businesses?

For direct business owners (not agencies), Rviewo is the most direct GatherUp alternative, with QR code feedback, Churn Shield, and Quilly AI at $19/month compared to GatherUp's $99/month. GatherUp's key advantage is its agency dashboard and white-label tools, which most direct business owners don't need.

About GatherUp

GatherUp focuses on multi-channel feedback collection and first-party reviews, helping agencies manage reputation for multiple SMB clients from a single dashboard.

Pricing and feature data as of October 2026, from vendor pricing pages and, where a vendor does not publish prices, third-party estimates. Re-verify before making purchasing decisions.

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