Switching from Podium to Askback is mostly a matter of following the same three steps every OneTimeSuite app uses — buy once, deploy or install, bring your workflow over.
Step 1: Buy once on Whop
One payment of $34 gets the packaged Windows installer, or clone the MIT source at github.com/bensblueprints/review-request-automator-mvp and run it yourself for free.
Step 2: Deploy or run desktop
Docker-compose onto a $5 VPS to run it public, or run the desktop build locally with data in your user profile.
Step 3: Wire up creds and import customers
Set your Twilio and SMTP credentials, point your Twilio number's inbound webhook at the STOP handler, and import your customer CSV.
What to expect during the switch
Askback covers the same core workflow as Podium, so most people are productive within the first session — see the full feature list and FAQ on the product page before you commit.
Why make the switch at all
Podium runs $289+/mo, forever. Askback is $34, once. If you only need the review engine, Askback pays for itself in about four days versus Podium.
Try Askback — $34, once
SMS and email review requests with smart routing, on your own Twilio and SMTP.