Heedsy vs Google My Business: the Maps listing is not enough
Google My Business (now Business Profile), is essential for Maps. Heedsy adds the pro page you control: links, QR code, modules, without relying on Google alone.
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Google My Business (now “Google Business Profile”), is often a merchant’s first move: appear on Maps, collect reviews, show hours and phone. It is excellent for local discovery.
However, it is not a page you own. You do not really choose the design, the URL stays a Google listing, and you cannot put everything there (rich PDF menu, forms, controlled gallery, unlimited links, a QR code dedicated to your own page).
Heedsy does not replace Google: it complements it. Many merchants keep their Google profile for Maps, and use Heedsy as the destination page, the one on the storefront QR, Instagram bio and flyer.
Here is the detail so you can choose, or combine both.
Heedsy or Google My Business: side by side
Maps discovery on one side, a controlled pro page on the other.
Appearance on Google Maps / local pack
Heedsy
Not includedGoogle My Business
IncludedIndependent page under your URL
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
Not includedHours, address and contact details
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
IncludedDedicated QR code for your page
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
Not includedGoogle reviews (Maps ecosystem)
Heedsy
Not includedGoogle My Business
IncludedReviews on your Heedsy page
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
Not includedModules (PDF, gallery, forms…)
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
Not includedUnlimited custom links (Pro)
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
Not includedControl of design / mobile experience
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
Not includedHeedsy map visibility (merchant network)
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
Not includedSet up in a few minutes
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
IncludedFree plan to get started
Heedsy
IncludedGoogle My Business
IncludedWho is each solution for?
Ideally you do not have to choose: they play different roles.
Choose Heedsy if…
You want a full page to share (QR, bio, flyer), with documents, links and a clear mobile experience, not only the standard Google listing.
Keep Google My Business if…
You want to appear on Maps and in Google’s local pack. That is almost mandatory. Add Heedsy as the deeper page to point to from Google and elsewhere.
Why Heedsy on top of Google My Business
A destination, not only a listing
Google shows the essentials. Heedsy lets customers explore menu, services, photos, forms, on a page you own.
A QR code that leads to you
The Heedsy QR opens your page, not a Google UI. Ideal for the storefront, table or counter.
Less dependence on a single giant
If Google changes how listings display, you still have your Heedsy page to communicate.
Broader local presence
On top of Maps, you appear on the Heedsy map and city pages, another local entry point.
Frequently asked questions
Does Heedsy replace Google My Business?
No, and that is not the goal. Keep your Google profile for Maps and Google reviews. Use Heedsy as the full pro page to share everywhere.
Can I put my Heedsy link on my Google listing?
Yes. Add the Heedsy URL as the website / links on your Business Profile to send customers to your full page.
Did Google My Business change name?
Yes. Google now talks about a “Business Profile”. The need is the same: be found on Maps and in local search.
Do Google reviews show on Heedsy?
Heedsy has its own review system on the page. Google reviews stay on Google, that is one reason to keep both.
Is it free?
Yes to start on Heedsy (Starter). The Google profile is also free. Both can run together with no base fee.
Other comparisons
Google to be found, Heedsy to convert
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