Product status before you subscribe
The successor product combines local-search and AI-search competitive intelligence. The historical Places Scout service measured Google Search and Maps visibility, but should not be presented as a still-independent SaaS with standalone pricing.
Places Scout was a local SEO platform for agencies and multi-location businesses. Yext acquired it in February 2025 and used its technology to launch Yext Scout; the former Places Scout website now redirects to Yext.
Product identity and continuity
Acquired by Yext
Treat this entry as a historical or changing-product reference, rather than a recommendation to buy its former module. Confirm the supported successor and migration route with the supplier.
Who should put it on a shortlist
You serve customers in specific areas or operate several premises and need location-level visibility and listing control.
A large green map grid can look impressive while covering places you cannot profitably serve. Judge the tool against calls, bookings and the accuracy of each location record.
A useful Places Scout trial
Select one real branch or service location. Record its Business Profile identity, relevant searches and a useful map grid, then check whether the report represents the area you can actually serve.
- Compare Google Maps, the local pack and organic website rankings as separate measures.
- Keep grid coordinates, spacing, device and scan date fixed when assessing a change.
- Confirm UK directory coverage, listing ownership, review permissions and scan credits before buying.
Pricing and the complete business cost
Get the current price for the specific workflow and volume you require. The published headline does not necessarily include all users, historical data, API access or AI modules.
For a UK budget, compare billing currency, applicable tax, renewal term and the staff time needed to maintain the system. Ask for an export before renewal so the cost of leaving is understood.
Limitations and data quality
The provider documents collection of local Google rankings. The exact impact remains uncertain where public documentation does not disclose whether final URLs, place identifiers or an upstream data supplier are used.
- Organic landing pages missing while map entities remain visible
- Uneven results between list and geo-grid reports
- Longer scan times or changes in grid depth
How to judge the result
Define the action this tool should make easier: choosing a topic, fixing a page, explaining visibility or reporting a qualified enquiry. Compare the time saved and the quality of that decision with the subscription and operating effort.
Frequently asked questions
Is Places Scout suitable for a small UK business?
It depends on the work you need done and the usable plan limits. A large green map grid can look impressive while covering places you cannot profitably serve.
Judge the tool against calls, bookings and the accuracy of each location record.
How should I compare Places Scout with alternatives?
Use the same site, locations, devices and reporting task. Review the linked alternatives below and require evidence from your own trial rather than choosing by an overall score.