How Local Falcon works
- You buy credits. One credit checks one point on the map, so a 5 × 5 scan uses 25 credits and a 9 × 9 uses 81.
- Grids run from 3 × 3 up to 21 × 21, with unlimited keywords and locations.
- Monthly credits expire each month. Pay-as-you-go credits cost US$0.05 each and don’t expire.
- New accounts get 100 free credits. There are also AI features (Falcon AI) and AI visibility tracking.
Local Falcon prices
From Local Falcon’s pricing page (shown in dollars, which we take to be US dollars; checked 25 September 2026):
| Plan | Monthly | Credits a month |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $24.99 | 7,500 |
| Basic | $49.99 | 15,150 |
| Pro | $99.99 | 31,250 |
| Premium | $199.99 | 63,150 |
Grid trackers compared
| Tool | Entry price | How grids are limited |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Local Free | A$0 | 5 searches on a 5 × 5 grid, re-checked weekly |
| A1 Local Starter | A$29/mo incl. GST | 5,000 credits a month, 7 × 7 grids, up to 50 searches |
| Local Falcon | US$24.99/mo | 7,500 credits a month, grids up to 21 × 21 |
| Whitespark Local Ranking Grids | US$10/mo | 2,000 credits a month |
| Semrush Map Rank Tracker | Free / US$30/mo | 50 credits (5 × 5 only) free; 4,000 credits paid |
| BrightLocal | US$41/mo | 5 grid keywords per location |
Prices as listed on each vendor’s site on 25 September 2026. Check before you buy, as they change.
The honest verdict
- Want the biggest grids and the most credits per dollar? Local Falcon is hard to beat, and it’s built for agencies and power users.
- Want to try grid tracking free, in Australian dollars, with a weekly email that tells you what to fix? That’s what A1 Local is for. The free plan tracks 5 searches every week at no cost.
- Just need one quick look? Our free rank check runs one search before you even sign in.
Whatever tool you use
A grid only tells you where you stand. Improving it comes down to your profile: the right categories, genuine reviews and accurate details. Start with how to rank higher on Google Maps.