Merchynt alternative: people on your profile, not just an agent
Merchynt sells Paige, an AI agent that you set up to run your Google Business Profile, priced in US dollars. MapBoost is a managed service: our team does the work on your profile, and a person handles every negative review.
Both aim to take the profile off your hands. The difference is who is doing it.
India: ₹2,499* per location per monthEurope: €49 per location per month (or €39 billed yearly) + VAT where applicableRest of the world: $49 per location per month (or $39 billed yearly)
How is MapBoost different from Merchynt?
Merchynt column as listed on merchynt.com on 15 October 2026. MapBoost column from our own service.
Choose Merchynt if…
Merchynt suits owners and agencies who are happy to set up an AI agent once and let it run the profile, and who are comfortable paying in dollars.
Choose MapBoost if…
MapBoost suits Indian owners who want a team accountable for the work, a person on every complaint, a published price and a weekly report on WhatsApp.
For agencies and freelancers: White-label: your brand on every report; our team does the work.
How much does Merchynt cost?
Merchynt lists Paige per business and an Agency Program per agency. These are its own figures, copied from its pricing page.
| Plan | Price as listed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paige | $99/month | For each business you run Paige for. |
| Agency Program | $100/month | For your agency, on top of Paige for each client. |
“It's an AI employee that does your local SEO and marketing for you”
Merchynt Paige page, read 15 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is Merchynt Paige?
Paige is Merchynt's AI agent for Google Business Profiles. Merchynt's own words, as read on 15 October 2026: “It's an AI employee that does your local SEO and marketing for you”. It is software you set up. MapBoost is a team: people do the weekly work on your profile every week.
How much does Merchynt cost?
As listed on Merchynt's pricing page on 15 October 2026: see the table on this page, in US dollars. Prices change, so check merchynt.com for current figures before you decide. MapBoost lists its price, per location, in rupees in India.
Is MapBoost an AI agent like Paige?
No. MapBoost is a team. Our team plans and does the weekly work on your profile. Replies are written in your voice. Negative reviews are handled by a person on our team. You do not set up an agent, and there is nothing for you to check or correct before it runs. See how replies work.
Can agencies resell MapBoost like the Merchynt Agency Program?
Yes, in a different shape. Agencies resell MapBoost's managed service under their own brand, with white-label weekly reports and wholesale pricing agreed on a call. Our team does the profile work, so the agency presents the service and keeps the client relationship and the margin.
How is MapBoost priced compared with Merchynt?
MapBoost's price, for the work of our team: India: ₹2,499* per location per month. Europe: €49 per location per month + VAT where applicable. Rest of the world: $49 per location per month. Merchynt lists its prices in US dollars, shown in the table above. A free audit of your Google Business Profile comes first, so you see what is missing before you pay anything.
Does Merchynt replace human work, and what does MapBoost do?
Merchynt's pricing page, as read on 15 October 2026, says its AI “Replaces expensive human labor”. MapBoost does the opposite: people do the work. Our team posts every week, adds photos every month and keeps the profile right. See Google posts for the weekly routine.
Is there a free alternative to Merchynt?
The Google Business Profile itself is free, and an owner can do the work by hand with enough spare hours. MapBoost is paid, at a published price, because our team does the work for you every week. The free audit shows what your profile needs before you decide.
Who is MapBoost the right Merchynt alternative for?
It suits an owner who wants people, not an agent, working on the Google Business Profile. Our team replies to reviews, posts every week and checks rank every week. If you want software that works for you, Merchynt's pricing page, as listed on the date shown, describes AI that posts and maintains the profile. See about MapBoost.
Can I switch from Merchynt Paige to MapBoost without losing my Google profile?
Yes. The profile is yours on Google and is not stored inside any agent or software, so nothing needs rebuilding. You add MapBoost as a manager, you stay the owner and you can remove our access anytime. We begin with a free audit and no obligation. Start your free audit.
What will MapBoost not do that I might expect from an AI agent?
MapBoost does not build review-gating, buy or write reviews, or change your business name. Only Google can remove reviews, and we cannot promise rankings. Google Ads for your Business Profile is available as an add-on; ad spend is paid to Google separately. We don't run social media ads. See the full service list.
Does MapBoost charge an agency fee like the Merchynt Agency Program?
Agencies use the Pro plan, with white-label included. India: get a call. Europe: €169 a month, or €149 billed yearly; up to 5 profiles; €29 each extra; + VAT where applicable. Rest of the world: $169 a month, or $149 billed yearly; up to 5 profiles; $29 each extra. Merchynt's Agency Program price is in the table, as listed on the date shown. Our team does the work; the agency sells it as its own. See the agencies page.
Is MapBoost's rupee pricing per location easier than Merchynt's dollar pricing?
For customers in India it avoids currency conversion, and a GST invoice is emailed every month. India: ₹2,499* per location per month. Europe: €49 per location per month (or €39 billed yearly) + VAT where applicable. Rest of the world: $49 per location per month (or $39 billed yearly). The table on this page shows Merchynt's prices in US dollars, as listed on the date shown. See the pricing page.
Who do I talk to at MapBoost if I want a change made to my profile?
Our team, because MapBoost is people rather than an agent with settings. You tell us what you want, and we handle the update on your Google profile. You can ask for a call at any time to talk it through. Use the contact page to reach us.
How do I decide between Merchynt and MapBoost?
Choose by who should do the work and how you want to pay. An AI agent suits owners comfortable setting it up. A team suits owners who would rather not. Read the Merchynt prices in the table, as listed on the date shown, then get our free audit to see what your profile needs. Get the free audit.
*Plus GST (India)