GatherUp vs Swell
Verdict. Swell leads on the overall Data Index (6.6 vs 5.3). On the 5 axes where both have evidence, GatherUp wins 1, Swell wins 3 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: pricing clarity (GatherUp 10.0 vs 2.0), features (Swell 6.4 vs 1.4), and support (Swell 6.0 vs 4.0). On list price, GatherUp starts $189/mo cheaper.
Table view
| Axis | GatherUp | Swell |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 1.4 | 6.4 |
| Integrations | no data | 9.1 |
| Pricing clarity | 10.0 | 2.0 |
| Support | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Vendor stability | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| User rating | 9.1 | 9.1 |
Axis by axis
- Features 1.4 vs 6.4 Swell
- Integrations – vs 9.1 no data
- Pricing clarity 10.0 vs 2.0 GatherUp
- Support 4.0 vs 6.0 Swell
- Vendor stability 4.5 vs 6.0 Swell
- User rating 9.1 vs 9.1 tie
Side by side
| GatherUp | Swell | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Category rank | #4 of 7 · Reputation management | #2 of 7 · Reputation management |
| User rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Review count | 91 | 730 |
| Starting price | $10/mo | $199/mo |
| Pricing transparency | Full public pricing | Quote only |
| License | Subscription | Subscription |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Verified integrations | — | 9 |
| Open API | — | Yes |
| HIPAA claim | Yes | Yes |
| BAA available | Yes | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Company size | 11-50 | 51-200 |
| Markets | US | US |
| Data completeness | 87% | 100% |
Features
7 of 9 tracked capabilities differ. Only Swell: two-way texting, automated reminders, online booking, and text-to-pay.
| Capability | GatherUp | Swell |
|---|---|---|
| Two-way texting | ? | ✓ |
| Automated reminders | ? | ✓ |
| Online booking | ? | ✓ |
| Review requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Text-to-pay | ? | ✓ |
| Email marketing | ? | ✓ |
| Unified inbox | ? | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ? | ✓ |
| Multi-location dashboard | ✓ | ✓ |
Integrations
Only GatherUp · 0
Both · 0
3-year cost
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3-year cost for your practice
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FAQ
Is GatherUp better than Swell?
Swell leads on the overall Data Index (6.6 vs 5.3). On the 5 axes where both have evidence, GatherUp wins 1, Swell wins 3 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: pricing clarity (GatherUp 10.0 vs 2.0), features (Swell 6.4 vs 1.4), and support (Swell 6.0 vs 4.0). On list price, GatherUp starts $189/mo cheaper.
Which is cheaper, GatherUp or Swell?
GatherUp has the lower published entry price ($10/mo vs $199/mo). Per-location and per-provider units, setup fees and add-ons change the 3-year total — use the calculator on this page.
Do GatherUp and Swell integrate with the same systems?
They share 0 verified integrations. Only GatherUp lists 0; only Swell lists 9.