Why pay Yelp $300/mo when you can list for Free?
Yelp built a $1B ad business on pay-to-play reviews and 12-month ad contracts. We don't. Localservices.tech is flat-rate, no contracts, and every honest review stays visible — forever.
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Every plan is 50% of comparable directory ad pricing. No CPC bidding wars.
We never filter, hide, or down-rank honest reviews to push you into an ad plan.
Top of category for 7 days. Sister site charges $18.
| Localservices.tech | Yelp | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free during launch · then from $19 | ~$300/mo minimum for ads |
| Contract length | None — pay per listing or 30 days | 12-month contracts standard |
| Reviews policy | Every honest review shown — owners can reply, never hide | Algorithm can hide positive reviews until you advertise |
| Lead pricing | Flat — no per-click charges | $3–$15 per cost-per-click |
| Featured placement | $5 / 7 days, no surprise renewal | Bundled into ad spend |
| Listing claim | Free, instant, self-serve | Free — but upsells start immediately |
| Local SEO pages | Auto-generated for every city × category | Yes |
Our pledge
We will never hide an honest review to pressure you into an ad plan. We will never sell your contact info. We will never lock you into a 12-month contract. If you don't get a single lead in your first 30 paid days, email us — we'll refund you, no questions.
🌱 Licensed pros and up-and-comers both welcome. Everyone starts somewhere — customers deserve the full picture, not a gated list.
Comparison data based on publicly published Yelp Ads pricing and reviewer reports. Not affiliated with Yelp Inc.