Local Viking specialises in Google Maps rank tracking with heatmaps, GBP post scheduling, and multi-location management. Local Viking is generally best suited to smb teams and buyers. Local Viking is founded in 2015 and headquartered in Remote.
Integrations: Zapier|Salesforce|HubSpot|Slack|Shopify|Google
Support: Email|Live Chat|Documentation
Local Viking is one of 85 Local SEO Tools tools we track and compare on this site. Our editors currently rate it 4.7 out of 5, versus a 4.2/5 average across the category. On balance, its strongest points are easy to implement and strong analytics, while the main trade-off buyers report is premium features cost more. Its feature set centers on API Access, Analytics, Automation, among others.
Local Viking is rated 4.7/5 by our editors, above the 4.2/5 average across the 85 Local SEO Tools tools we track. Pricing starts at From $20/month on a subscription model, with a free trial available to test it first. It integrates with tools including Zapier|Salesforce|HubSpot|Slack|Shopify|Google. Support is offered via Email|Live Chat|Documentation.
If Local Viking isn't quite the right fit, these are the other Local SEO Tools tools we rate highest:
Localo (rated 4.6/5) — Localo tracks Google Maps rankings and provides actionable recommendations to improve local search visibility. Priced from Free / $24/month, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
ReviewTrackers (rated 4.6/5) — ReviewTrackers monitors reviews across 100+ review sites and helps multi-location businesses respond and improve their reputation. Priced from Contact for pricing, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
GeoGrid (rated 4.6/5) — GeoGrid provides a geo-grid view of Google Maps rankings — showing where you rank across a customisable geographic area around your business. Priced from From $29/month, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
Whitespark (rated 4.6/5) — Whitespark specialises in local citation building and management. The Local Citation Finder discovers new citation opportunities your competitors have. Priced from From $33/month, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
Google Business Profile (rated 4.5/5) — Google Business Profile is the free tool from Google to manage how your business appears in Google Search and Maps. Priced from Free, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
Chatmeter (rated 4.5/5) — Chatmeter provides local SEO, review management, and social media management for multi-location businesses and franchises. Priced from Contact for pricing, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
Yext (rated 4.4/5) — Yext manages business listings across 200+ directories from one dashboard — ensuring NAP consistency for multi-location businesses. Priced from From $199/year, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
Rio SEO (rated 4.4/5) — Rio SEO is an enterprise local marketing platform with listing management, local pages, and review management for large multi-location brands. Priced from Contact for pricing, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
Synup (rated 4.3/5) — Synup manages business listings, reviews, and social media for multi-location brands and digital agencies. Priced from From $30/month, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
Semrush Local (rated 4.3/5) — Semrush Local provides local listing management, heatmap rank tracking, and review management as an add-on to the full Semrush platform. Priced from From $20/month add-on, versus From $20/month for Local Viking. Rated slightly lower than Local Viking by our editors.
Does Local Viking offer a free tier?
Local Viking does not currently offer a permanent free tier. A free trial is available if you want to test it before committing.
How much does Local Viking cost?
Plans start at From $20/month on a subscription pricing model.
What are Local Viking's standout features?
The features our editors flag most: API Access, Analytics, Automation, Integrations.
What do people like about Local Viking?
Reviewers most often point to: Easy to implement; Strong analytics; Excellent support.
What are the downsides of Local Viking?
The most commonly cited drawbacks are: Premium features cost more; Setup time required.
What's a good Local Viking alternative?
For most buyers we'd point first to Localo — see the full comparison above for how it stacks up on price and features.
Local Viking is worth considering if you're evaluating Local SEO Tools tools as a smb buyer. It's one of the higher-rated options we track in this category, so it's a reasonable starting point for a shortlist.Read the pros and cons above, and check the alternatives if you want a wider comparison before deciding.
If you're comparing more than one option in this space, it helps to write down the two or three requirements that actually matter for your team before you start reading reviews, since pricing pages and marketing copy tend to make every tool sound like the right fit on paper. Ask each vendor directly about contract length, cancellation terms, and what happens to your data if you switch providers later, and weigh that alongside the feature comparison above rather than the headline price alone. It's also worth checking recent user discussions on forums or review sites for anything that's changed since a vendor last updated their own marketing pages, since pricing, limits, and supported integrations can shift between major updates. A short trial period, where one is offered, is usually the fastest way to confirm a tool actually fits your workflow before you commit to a longer contract. It's also fine to start with whichever tool has the best free trial or lowest-commitment plan, use it for real work for a week or two, and only then decide whether to negotiate a longer contract — that's usually a better test than anything a comparison page, including this one, can tell you in advance.
