Local Viking is the tool I’d recommend to any local SEO agency that wants to combine Google Business Profile management with geogrid rank tracking in one platform. It does both things well and the combination is genuinely more powerful than managing them separately.
The GBP post scheduling is thorough. You can create content calendars, schedule posts in advance, bulk upload images, and manage multiple locations from a single dashboard. The post scheduler handles Google’s formatting requirements automatically, which saves a lot of frustration if you’ve ever had posts rejected for subtle formatting reasons. The review management features let you monitor and respond to reviews without logging into each individual GBP profile.
The geogrid rank tracking is comparable to LocalFalcon, which is a compliment. You get the same visual grid output showing your rankings from different physical locations, with competitor overlays and scan history to track progress over time.
Where Local Viking earns its place is in doing all of this under one roof. Instead of paying for a separate GBP management tool and a separate rank tracker, you get both for $39 per month. The interface is functional and improving with regular updates, though it’s not as sleek as some newer competitors. If you’re choosing between Local Viking and LocalFalcon, the question is whether you need the post scheduling features. If you do, Local Viking is the stronger choice.