DeskMogul vs Podium
Built for small service businesses that don't need a $400/mo platform. Year one at entry list prices, one location: about $1,033 with DeskMogul (Starter + texting on one line) vs $4,848 for Podium Core + 10DLC fee.
| DeskMogul | Podium | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Starter $79/mo (Pro $147, Done-For-You $297) | Core $399/mo, Pro $599/mo |
| Intro offer | Founding 50: $99 for your first 3 months of Starter | None published |
| Texting / 10DLC | $25 one-time + $5/mo per line (we handle carrier registration) | $5/mo 10DLC fee per location |
| Missed calls | AI texts the caller back and collects the lead | Phones add-on: $30/user/mo (1–4 users) + $500 network optimization fee per location |
| Website chat | Included (AI chat, Beta) | Included |
| Keep your number | Yes: forward missed calls to DeskMogul | See Podium |
| AI call answering | Coming soon | See Podium |
| Appointment booking | Coming soon | See Podium |
Podium prices are its published list prices as reported by hostedreviews.com/articles/podium-pricing, as of Oct 2026; they may change and exclude taxes and add-ons. Podium is a trademark of its owner; DeskMogul is not affiliated with Podium. “Coming soon” features aren't available yet.
What are missed calls costing you?
Estimated revenue lost to missed calls
$3,250/mo
About 43 missed calls and 10.8 lost jobs a month. Starter is $79/mo, so winning back one job a month pays for it (that's 41× its cost at stake).
Estimate only, based on your inputs (4.33 weeks a month). Not a guarantee of results.