Stop paying for map pins.
An unlimited alternative to
Local Falcon.
Choose GeckoGrid if you want zero limits on how many heatmap scans you can run for your clients. Choose Local Falcon if you need a heavily integrated Enterprise API but enjoy micromanaging credit limits.
Get GeckoGrid for $99 (Lifetime)| Feature | GeckoGrid | Local Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Main Role | Unlimited Desktop Geo-Grids | Credit-metered Geo-Grid Tracker |
| Pricing Model | One-time $99 Lifetime License | Monthly Subscriptions ($25 - $200+) |
| Scanning Limits | Completely Unlimited | Every map pin costs 1 credit |
| Best For | Agencies & freelancers wanting flat-rate visuals | Enterprise teams needing API integrations |
What Local Falcon does well
Local Falcon is one of the original web-based geo-grid visibility scanners. They have a mature platform that integrates neatly with enterprise stacks via APIs. They also allow for massive 21x21 grid generation and they offer "Falcon AI" add-on tools to help analyze review sentiments alongside grid performance metrics.
Where GeckoGrid is different
GeckoGrid firmly believes you should not be penalized for wanting more data. Local Falcon operates entirely on a confusing credit-based system where **every single dot on your grid costs 1 credit**.
If you want to track 5 keywords locally on a 15x15 map grid? That single scan alone will burn 1,125 of your allocated credits. Under their metered pricing, Local Falcon forces freelancers and growing agencies to second-guess whether a scan is "worth" running. With GeckoGrid's local headless scanning engine, the only limitation is your own hardware. The software runs locally and you can fire as many scans as you desire for free.
The True ROI Comparison
At Local Falcon's entry-level Starter plan ($25/mo), a year of basic tracking will cost you roughly **$300**. And if you hit a busy month onboarding several new franchise clients, those 7,500 credits will vanish instantly, forcing you to upgrade into their $50/mo or $100/mo packages just to survive the volume.
GeckoGrid costs $99. Once.
Four months of basic Local Falcon tracking is the equivalent of
purchasing a Lifetime License to GeckoGrid. Every
month past that, GeckoGrid is pure profit. Ditch the spreadsheet
calculations for credit economies and lock your software expenses
in permanently.
Who should choose which?
Choose Local Falcon if...
You are part of a massive enterprise environment with a massive budget that strictly requires complex API infrastructure and integrations into custom reporting dashboards.
Choose GeckoGrid if...
You are a freelancer or agency who wants to experiment, test hundreds of keywords, run massive grids for local clients, and show off undeniable visual proof without ever worrying about a monthly quota or tracking credit again.