A Thryv alternative focused on getting found, chosen and booked.
Thryv combines small business software with done-for-you marketing. Flexi Local focuses on local visibility, reviews and lead follow-up, with done-for-you plans run by our team.
Thryv and Flexi Local, side by side
Thryv offers small business software and marketing services: listings, reputation, websites, SEO, ads boosts, CRM, scheduling, invoices and payments.
| Topic | Thryv | Flexi Local |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Yes: Starter $99/month, Signature $399/month, Custom quoted | Yes: software from $97/month; done-for-you from $497/month |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes, on software plans |
| Invoices, payments and CRM | Yes | Booking and inbox; no invoicing or payments |
| Review requests and AI replies | Yes | Yes, plus 12 review widget styles |
| Monthly Local Search Grid | Heatmap on Signature | Yes, on Local Growth and above |
Thryv details are from its public pages, checked 9–10 October 2026. They may have changed since. Sources: thryv.com homepage, thryv.com pricing.
The honest version
Where Thryv is stronger
- Invoicing, payments and CRM in one tool
- A long track record with local businesses
- Large customer base
Best for: Businesses that want one system for marketing, invoicing and payments.
Where Flexi Local is stronger
- Missed-call text-back and AI receptionist
- A dedicated done-for-you team for SEO, website and ads
- Founding-client pricing for early customers
Best for: Businesses that already handle invoicing elsewhere and want more calls, reviews and bookings.
Switching from Thryv
- Step 1
Get your free audit
See your rank, reviews and AI visibility today, before you change anything.
- Step 2
Start alongside
Run Flexi Local next to your current tool until your contract ends.
- Step 3
Move over
Your reviews stay on Google and the review sites; we set up requests, widgets and inbox for you.
Switching questions
Can I use Flexi Local alongside my invoicing tool?
Yes. Many tools connect through integrations or Zapier.
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