Get more Google reviews. Get more customers.
Rateo automatically collects genuine customer reviews and responds to them with AI, helping your business build and protect a strong reputation, stand out on Google, and win more customers.
How Rateo works
- Create a business profile and display the personalized Rateo QR code.
- Customers rate their experience on a simple mobile-friendly page.
- Customers can share their experience on Google, while your team can review feedback and respond appropriately.
Turn your reputation into growth.
Rateo helps you collect more genuine Google reviews and automatically answers them with AI. The result is a stronger reputation that can build trust and support growth.
Collect more reviews
Share your Rateo QR code or link so customers can easily choose to leave an honest Google review.
Answer automatically with AI
Rateo automatically answers Google reviews with AI, keeping every response timely and on-brand.
Build a stronger reputation
Fresh reviews and thoughtful answers give people more visible proof to trust when choosing a local business.
Grow
More trust can create more opportunities for customers to choose your business.
See what a stronger reputation could mean for your business.
Tell us about your business and we'll estimate the potential customers and revenue a stronger Google reputation could help you generate with Rateo.
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Rateo pricing
Rateo uses fixed prices per location. Choose $12/month billed monthly or $129/year billed annually; the 14-day free trial is for the first eligible location.
- Monthly: $12 / month, per location
- Annual: $129 / year, per location
14-day free trial.
How Rateo compares with broader reputation platforms
Rateo focuses on Google reviews for small restaurants, salons, barbershops, cafés, independent retailers, and local service providers, with customer-chosen QR codes or shareable links and automatic AI replies. Broader platforms may fit better when a business needs their additional channels or specialized tools. Google rankings and AI recommendations are not guaranteed.
See the feature comparison
| Feature | Rateo Google-first value | Birdeye | Podium | NiceJob |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Google Business Profile and Google reviews | Enterprise reputation and customer experience | Lead conversion, messaging, payments, and reputation | Reviews, social proof, referrals, and repeat business |
| Review sharing | QR code and shareable link; customers choose whether to scan or click | Review Generation Agent workflow | Textable review invites | SMS/email invites, reminders, and links |
| AI review replies | Automatic replies to new Google reviews, published with a natural delay | Review Response Agent | AI Reputation Specialist | Available on Pro |
| Visibility & discovery | Focused on Google reviews. Google says review count and positive ratings can help local ranking; helpful replies can help a business stand out. Rankings and AI discovery are not guaranteed. | Review tools can support reputation; no vendor guarantees Google rankings or AI recommendations. | Review tools can support reputation; no vendor guarantees Google rankings or AI recommendations. | Review tools can support reputation; no vendor guarantees Google rankings or AI recommendations. |
| Business voice | Business voice settings for consistent replies | Brand voice and industry rules | Not stated on official pages checked | Tone, voice, length, and rules |
| Review coverage | Focused Google workflow for local businesses | 200+ review sites | Reviews and inquiries from several channels | Google, other review sources, and web monitoring |
| Additional tools | Review collection, insights, and response workflow | Listings, social, ticketing, and reputation reporting | Messaging, webchat, surveys, payments, and integrations | Website widgets, microsite, social sharing, and integrations |
| Pricing | $12/month or $129/year per location, published openly | Not publicly disclosed on official pricing information | $399/month Core; $599/month Pro; Signature custom | $75/month Reviews; $125/month Pro |
| Trial and contract | 14-day free trial for the first eligible location; cancel anytime | Not stated on official pricing page checked | Not stated on official pricing page checked | 14-day trial; no contracts |
For a small restaurant, salon, barbershop, café, independent retailer, or local service business, Rateo offers a focused Google review workflow with automatic AI replies, customer-chosen QR codes or shareable links, and published per-location pricing. Broader platforms may suit businesses that need their additional channels or specialized tools; Google rankings and AI recommendations are not guaranteed.
Competitor features and terms were checked against official sources on October 9, 2026; plans and availability can change.
Google and AI-search guidance checked October 7, 2026: Google local ranking · Google review replies · ChatGPT Search · OpenAI search crawler
Frequently asked questions
Here are direct answers about review requests, AI responses, Google Business Profile, and Rateo plans.
How do customers leave a Google review with Rateo?
Rateo gives you a personalized QR code and shareable link. You display them, and customers scan or click to share their experience on your Google Business Profile. Your team can review the feedback and respond appropriately.
How do the AI-powered responses work?
Rateo analyzes each new Google review and creates a personalized, professional response aligned with your business voice. You can review responses or automate their publication through the review management workflow.
What businesses can use Rateo?
Rateo is built for restaurants, hotels, medical and dental practices, beauty salons, spas, retail stores, and other local businesses that want more positive Google reviews and less manual review management.
How much does Rateo cost?
Rateo offers fixed monthly and annual plans per location. The monthly plan is $12 per month and the annual plan is $129 per year. Both include AI replies, a smart rating page, brand voice settings, a QR code and review link, and Google Business Profile support.
Can I cancel my Rateo subscription?
Yes. Rateo plans can be cancelled at any time. Your existing review data and analytics remain available during the applicable billing period.
Does Rateo work with Google Business Profile?
Yes. Rateo connects your business to its Google Business Profile and helps manage responses for the Google reviews connected to that business.
