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SOCi vs. Yext

The #1 Yext Alternative for Multi-Location Brands

Switching from Yext to SOCi means more visibility, better reviews, and higher engagement, turning local searches into real revenue.

See Why Brands Are Switching

SOCi vs Yext: Side-by-Side

Capabilities
SOCi
Yext
AI Power: AI should fix marketing problems, not just flag them
SOCi
AI Agents auto-fix or one-click resolve
Yext
Scout only reports gaps
Local Focus: Local SEO, reviews, and visibility are the foundation of growth
SOCi
100% built for local
Yext
Roadmap focused elsewhere
Compliance: Must meet brand and regulatory standards across every channel
SOCi
Covers reviews & LinkedIn
Yext
Social compliance only
Social: Enterprise needs approvals, workflows, boosting, and local controls
SOCi
Full workflows, boosting, local features
Yext
Basic posting only
Support: Fast, expert support is critical to enterprise success
SOCi
Award-winning, responsive team
Yext
Slow, upsell-driven support
Recognition: Industry validation signals trust and market leadership
SOCi
Ranked in G2’s Top 100
Yext
Not ranked
The Clear Choice for Multi-Location Brands
Execution, not to-do lists

Yext flags problems, but makes you fix them manually. SOCi Genius Agents execute automatically.

Built for local

Yext’s roadmap chases site search and AI vanity metrics. SOCi is 100% focused on local SEO/GEO, reviews, and social.

Support that shows up

SOCi’s award-winning customer success team responds fast and partners deeply. Yext customers report delays, upsells, and confusion.

The Social Advantage: SOCi vs Yext

When you manage 500+ locations, Yext’s one-size-fits-all posting just doesn’t cut it. SOCi goes further, giving you:

Built-in approval queues to protect brand standards

Franchisee and brand hierarchies for scalable collaboration

Boosted-post management without third-party ad fees

Cross-module reporting that connects Social with Listings and Reviews

Trusted by Leading Brands. Rated Higher by Customers.

Best software 2025 top 100 global companies.
Best software 2025 top 50 marketing+digital advertising products.
Best software 2025 top 100 highest satisfaction products.

1,000s of Brands Trust SOCi

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First Montana Bank logo.
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Real Brands. Real Results.

Southern Rock Restaurants

“Genius exceeds our goals for responses… no templated replies, no mistakes.”

Kumon

“One of the biggest benefits or improvements with SOCi Genius Social and Genius Reviews is our ability to catch customer feedback. Now, these comments are addressed earlier and more frequently.”

Ascent Hospitality (Huddle House & Perkins)

“We saw a 450% increase in our review response rate, from 18% before Genius Reviews to 99% afterward.”

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