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Local Falcon alternatives (and a couple of free ones)

Credits run out at the worst time. Right before the client report is due. If that's happened to you, you're not alone.

For people who like grid heatmaps but want a different price model, or a cheaper start.

Prices on this page were checked on each tool's own pricing page on Oct 22, 2026.

What to compare

Look at three things: how you pay (credits or flat), how big a grid you can run, and whether you can share a branded report with clients.

Our picks

1. Whitespark Local Ranking Grids

   From $10 a month, up to 225 grid points.

   Starts at: $10/mo ('Plans starting at $10/month'). Checked Oct 22, 2026.

   Visit Whitespark Local Ranking Grids

2. localseotool.io

   Flat $9.99 a month Starter, client share links on higher plans.

   Starts at: $9.99/mo (Starter after 14-day trial (card required)). Checked Oct 22, 2026.

   Visit localseotool.io

3. LocalOptics (formerly Local Viking)

   Grids plus GBP posting, from $39 a month.

   Starts at: $39/mo (Single plan, 1 GBP listing). Checked Oct 22, 2026.

   Visit LocalOptics (formerly Local Viking)

4. AuraLocal

   Flat plans if you hate credits.

   Starts at: $31/mo (Starter, billed annually ($374/yr); monthly-billing price not captured). Checked Oct 22, 2026.

   Visit AuraLocal

5. MapPack Toolbox

   Free plan to try, then credits.

   Starts at: $39/mo (Starter (400 credits); free plan with 25 one-time credits). Checked Oct 22, 2026.

   Visit MapPack Toolbox

6. Geogrid

   Free start with 200 credits and a free 9-point rank checker.

   Starts at: not verified (Free start with 200 credits; paid plan prices not found (pricing URL 404))

   Visit Geogrid

7. BrightLocal

   If you want grids plus everything else.

   Starts at: $31/mo (Track plan, billed annually ($369/yr)). Checked Oct 22, 2026.

   Visit BrightLocal

8. GMB Everywhere

   Free or $30 a month extension with a "Teleport" rank check from any location.

   Starts at: Free ('Free or $30/mo' (Chrome extension)). Checked Oct 22, 2026.

   Visit GMB Everywhere

Bottom line

Want the cheapest paid grids? Whitespark or localseotool.io. Want flat pricing? AuraLocal. Want free? Start with Geogrid's credits or GMB Everywhere.

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