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Podium vs Numa

Compare features, pricing, integrations, and community reviews

Podium

Podium

Automate

Horizontal AI Employee (voice + messaging) with auto dealerships as a headline vertical; answers, converts, and books appointments 24/7 with payment collection.

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Numa

Numa

Automate

Numa is an AI operating system (voice + text) purpose-built for car dealership service departments, answering and resolving calls, rescuing missed calls, and booking service appointments directly in the dealer's DMS.

AutomateOrchestrationAI Receptionists

Pricing

Paid
Paid
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At a Glance

Podium

Best For

Automate, Orchestration, AI Receptionists

Pricing

paid

Key Features

Podium launched its AI Operating System (OS) for Aesthetics in January 2026, integrating EMR and patient communications. · The platform offers AI-powered review response suggestions, reducing response time by an average of 57%. · Podium is ISO 27001:2022 certified and conditionally HIPAA compliant, offering a Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

Numa

Best For

Automate, Orchestration, AI Receptionists

Pricing

paid

Key Features

Trusted by over 1,300 dealerships across the U.S. and Canada. · Raised $55 million in funding from investors including Google. · Acquired Ficus in April 2026, expanding its presence into sales operations.

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