GridBeacon

What GridBeacon is

GridBeacon monitors how Google Business Profiles appear in Google Maps across a geographic area. Local businesses and SEO agencies can scan a grid around a location to see how rankings vary from point to point, and include competitor visibility in the same scan without an additional credit charge. Grid sizes range from 3×3 to 21×21 points, with scan radii from 0.1 to 100 miles; each grid point uses one credit. The free plan provides 500 points upfront for one business profile and three tracked keywords, with scans up to 5×5 points and a five-mile radius. It also includes 30 days of ranking history. Paid monthly plans start at $19.99/mo and provide larger point allowances, unlimited profiles and keywords on the listed plans, and scans up to 21×21 points within 100 miles. Depending on the plan, paid features include team access, scheduled scans, email alerts, AI Ranking Intelligence PDF reports, review analysis for up to 500 Google reviews per business, and citation audits across more than 60 directories. Reports consume 100 credits each; citation audits consume 300. GridBeacon is web-based and tracks Google Maps globally, with daily updates. It does not currently offer an API or integrations such as Looker Studio or Zapier, and its downloadable AI reports carry GridBeacon branding.

Who it suits

GridBeacon suits local businesses that want to monitor Google Maps visibility across their service area, as well as SEO agencies tracking multiple client businesses and keywords. Agencies needing team access, scheduled scans, review analysis, or citation audits can look at the paid plans that include those features.

Limits

The free plan includes 500 points upfront, one business profile, three tracked keywords, scans up to 5×5 points within five miles, and 30 days of history. Paid plan allowances vary: Starter includes 8,000 points per month, Professional 15,000, and Agency 32,000; reports and citation audits also use credits.

Getting started

1. Open the GridBeacon Google Maps rank tracker website.
2. Start with the Free Tier Trial Kit, which is free and requires no card.
3. Add a business profile and tracked keywords within the free plan limits.
4. Run a scan using a grid up to 5×5 points and a radius up to five miles.
5. Choose a paid monthly plan for larger allowances, scans up to 21×21 points, and plan-specific features.

Verdict

Choose GridBeacon if you need to map Google Maps rankings across a service area and compare competitor visibility in those scans. The free plan offers a small starting allowance, while paid tiers add larger scans and, depending on the plan, reporting and agency features. Look elsewhere if you require API access, third-party integrations, or white-labeled reports and domains.