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Podium vs Cellcast
The question isn't whether you use every feature Podium offers. It's whether Cellcast can provide the tools your business actually relies on — for better value.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| SMS & MMS | Included | Included |
| Two-Way Messaging | Included | Included |
| Shared Inbox (Omnichannel) | Included | Included |
| Live Chat | Included | Included |
| Voice | Included | Included |
| Reviews & Reputation | Included | Included |
| Campaigns | Included | Included |
| Automation / Journeys | Included | Included |
Premium and Advanced capabilities available.Premium and Advanced capabilities available. | ||
Only pay for the tools and messaging your business actually needs and use to Grow and Manage your business
1. Capture
Capture more leads. Every Opportunity, every interaction, every channel.
2. Manage
Keep every conversation, contact and opportunity organised in one place
3. Act
Convert more, turn every conversation into actions 24/7 with Cellcast infinity AI Agents.
4. Grow
Turn great customer experiences into reputation and future growth.
Switching Made Simple
Moving isn't hard! Our team will help throughout the switch. So you can get on with running your business.
Customer Case Study
PetsiCellcast transformed how we communicate with Australian customer care and support service. Instant, personalized SMS service reminders slashed our appointment no-show rates while keeping our branding pristine and professional.
"Switching from Podium was far easier than we expected. The migration team handled everything and we were live within 48 hours. The cost saving has been significant."
"We were paying for features we never used. Cellcast lets us pay for what we actually need. The support team is local and genuinely helpful."
"The 6-month free period gave us time to properly evaluate the platform without financial pressure. We haven't looked back."
Before committing to another Podium term, find out what the tools you actually use could cost with Cellcast.
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Talk to CellcastFAQ
This depends on your current usage and subscription costs with Podium. Most businesses we speak to can save between 30-50% annually.
Cellcast is built around flexible, usage-based pricing rather than forcing every business into one large fixed package.
For messaging, you buy the credits at fantastic rates as you need them, and credits don't expire. If you need additional Cellcast solutions, we'll help you select what makes sense for your business.
Advanced features like live chat and AI Agents have very low monthly subscriptions.
No. Cellcast's standard messaging service has no lock-in contract.
You can purchase credits as you need them, and unused credits don't expire. Additional tools like live chat and AI Agents have a low monthly fee.
No, you should not. Tell us which Podium tools your business actually uses and we'll show you the equivalent Cellcast solutions, what's different, and anything that isn't currently available.
No surprises before you make a decision.
It's super easy, and we'll help you through the switch.
Our team can assist with setup, migration and getting your team ready to use Cellcast, so you can get on with running your business.
It's a quick comparison of what you're using in Podium, what you're paying for, and what you would need with Cellcast.
We'll use that information to show you a more relevant Cellcast setup and price.
No obligation to switch.
Yes. We'll help you move across, configure your account and get your team ready to use Cellcast.
If your setup is more complex, we'll work through the migration requirements with you before you move.
You'll have access to the local Cellcast team when you need help with your account, setup or platform.
For more complex requirements, our team can also assist with configuration and custom solutions.
Yes. Cellcast provides APIs and integrations for businesses that need to connect messaging and customer communications with their existing systems.
If you have a specific CRM, booking system or business platform, talk to us and we'll confirm if we have native integrations or what's possible.
Yes. Cellcast is an Australian business, with local support and experience working with Australian businesses.
