Trains AI models on your data
"We may also create inferred or derived data, such as a summary of information included in content processed by our artificial intelligence features."
Confidence: high
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Podium Messaging
by Podium
Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision
AI-powered text messaging and lead conversion platform for HVAC contractors with reviews, payments, and webchat.
Highlights
Capabilities
Trust
Media
www.podium.com
About This Product
Podium consolidates SMS, Facebook, and Google My Business messages into one inbox for streamlined contractor communication. Features text marketing with high open rates, automated review requests, text-based payment collection, and AI-powered lead generation. Trusted by over 100,000 local businesses including HVAC contractors.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- Mobile app
- Available
- Free trial
- Yes
- Free tier
- No
- Public API
- Yes
- Deployment
- Cloud
Trust & Privacy
Each statement below was extracted directly from the vendor's privacy policy or terms of service. Click "source" to read it in context.
Shares data with third parties
"Podium does not “sell” personal information in the traditional sense. We do, however, provide personal information collected on and activity from the marketing pages of our Website to third parties for the purpose of displaying advertisements for Podium to you on other platforms (otherwise known as “targeted advertising” or “cross-context behavioral advertising”)."
Confidence: high
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Data export available on request
"If you are a Client or Authorized User, you may access, change, or correct certain Podium account information at any time by logging into your account."
Confidence: medium
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Data deletion honored on request
"Clients wishing to delete or exercise other choices about the Customer data Podium processes on their behalf in a service provider/processor capacity may do so by submitting a request"
Confidence: medium
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Primary policy document: https://podium.com/privacy
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 7.0
Features 9.0
Support 6.0
Value 4.5
Integrations 8.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Customer Reviews
Features
93 features confirmed across
9categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Customer Communication32features
Automatic STIR/SHAKEN VerificationAvailability Status (BLF)Call HistoryCall ParkingCall parkingCall Participant Addition on MobileCall Search and FilteringConfigurable Call Page Default FiltersCarrier Calling For Mobile SoftphoneCarrier Calling for Mobile SoftphoneChat History and Search
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Contact Card AutomationCordless Phone SupportCustomer SupportCustomizable Desk Phone ButtonsDual Path Audio ControlExpanded Ring All GroupsExplicit Opt-In For Marketing TextsFlexible Hold TimesIndividual Voicemail InboxesIntelligent NotificationsPersonalized NotificationsMention Notifications and Dedicated ViewMissed Calls And Voicemails Email NotificationsOmni-Channel InboxSmarter Email ThreadingSoftphone Status MonitoringTeam MessagingUnified Messaging InboxAI Chat ReceptionistAI Employee (conversational AI for sales and scheduling)Automated Status UpdatesCall Transfers and ExtensionsChat FeatureDesk Phone Assignment with Personalized VoicemailCall Flip To TextCall Flow Automationcall flip
CRM & Sales22features
Interaction HistoryWebsite Click-Path HistoryAdvanced Audience SegmentationAI Lead AssignmentAI Outreach to Unconverted LeadsAutomated Customer TouchpointsProactive customer follow-up for repeat businessAutomated Customer Touchpoints And SequencesDrip CampaignsAutomatic Contact Profile IdentificationAutomatic Lead Source Attribution
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Call PopCall PopCase ManagementMultiple Conversation AssigneesContact Information SynchronizationContact ProfilesContact ProfilesFunnel AnalysisGoogle ReviewsHot Leads ListInactive Contact CleanupInactive contact cleanupInstant Web Lead Parsing And Follow UpPodium Email Lead DetectionIntelligent Review RoutingSingle-site review invitation routingReview Site IntegrationDirect review site redirectionAI Assisted MarketingLead ManagementLead conversion automationContact Import
AI & Automation22features
AI EmployeeAutomatic AI RepliesAutomatic AI RepliesAI Agent Custom InstructionsAI Agent conversation monitoring permissionsAI Agents for Engagement, Qualification, and ConversionAI Automation SummaryAI Employee Escalation RoutingAI Employee for Automated Lead Response and Appointment SettingAI Employee Mobile Monitoring View
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AI Employee SourcesAI Employee SourcesAI Escalation with Assigned UsersAI Escalation with Assigned UsersAI Feedback AnalysisVoice AI FeedbackAI Generated Call NotesAI Generated Response DraftsAI Note Taker ModeNote Taker mode for Voice AIAI Powered Review Response AutomationAI Reputation SpecialistCall SummarizationExplainable AISource citation for AI-generated messagesFeedback for Voice AI CallsFeedback for Voice AI callsVoice AI Natural Background SoundsAI Review ResponsesAutomated review managementAI Driven Text MessagingAI SupportAI Employee
Platform & Customization8features
AI Text Rewriting And TranslationPrompt-to-textBulk Record Update And DeleteInternal note deletionCustom Email AddressDesktop AppField Data IntegrationShared Team AccountTeam AccessSupport Ticket ManagementBrowser ExtensionsChrome extension
Technician Management3features
Automated Sourcing And Nurture CampaignsLeads Funnel and Drip CampaignsBulk Applicant MessagingLocation-filtered bulk messagingAgent ScorecardsAI scorecards
Invoicing & Payments2features
Payment ProcessingSMS-based customer paymentsDedicated Payments Window
Reporting & Analytics2features
AI Powered Call Tracking and AnalyticsConversion and Response Time Metrics
Scheduling & Dispatch1feature
Job Status Tracking with Time Tickers
Mobile & Field Tools1feature
Link Notes And Photos To Customers, Sites, Work Orders, Or EquipmentMentions
Integrations 30 across 9 categories
CRM 7
HubSpot API
Pipedrive API
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Field Service 5
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Marketing 4
Facebook Native
Google Business Profile Native
Instagram API
Mailchimp
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Productivity 4
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Calendly API
Google Sheets
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel
Payment Processing 3
PayPal Native
Square Native
Stripe Native
Communication 3
Gmail
Gmail
Outlook
Outlook
Slack
Slack
eCommerce 2
BigCommerce API
Shopify API
Accounting 1
QuickBooks Online Native
Data & Automation 1
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