StarReview vs MARA: Comparison 2026
Both tools reply to Google reviews with AI. But which one is better for Swiss SMBs? Here is the direct comparison.
| StarReview | MARA | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Entry price | CHF 39/mo | EUR 75/mo |
| Per location (5+) | CHF 19/mo | EUR 50/mo |
| Replies included | Unlimited | 200-500/mo |
| Cost per additional reply | CHF 0 | EUR 0.30-0.35 |
| Features | ||
| AI-generated replies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive reply style | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Reviews | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booking.com / TripAdvisor | Planned | ✓ |
| Setup | ||
| Setup time | 2 minutes | Variable |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days | — |
Key differences
Unlimited replies vs. monthly limit
With StarReview, all replies are included, whether 10 or 1,000 per month. With MARA, only 200-500 replies are included depending on the plan. Each additional reply costs EUR 0.30-0.35.
Swiss SMBs vs. international hotels
MARA targets hotels and large chains. StarReview is built for the Swiss market: restaurants, hairdressers, medical practices, garages and all other local businesses.
Simple vs. complex
StarReview is set up in 2 minutes: connect Google, done. MARA offers more configuration options but also more complexity. For most SMBs, the simple solution is enough.
Value for money
StarReview costs CHF 19-39/month. MARA costs EUR 60-160/month. For the core function, professional AI replies to Google reviews, StarReview offers significantly better value.
Try StarReview, 14-day money-back guarantee
From CHF 19/month. Unlimited replies. Setup in 2 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is StarReview a real alternative to MARA?
Yes. StarReview offers the same core functionality, AI-powered replies to Google reviews, at a fraction of the price. For Swiss SMBs focused on Google reviews, StarReview is the better choice.
How much does StarReview cost compared to MARA?
StarReview costs CHF 19-39/month with unlimited replies. MARA costs EUR 60-160/month with a limit of 200-500 replies. StarReview has no additional cost per reply.
Does StarReview also support Booking.com and TripAdvisor?
Currently, StarReview focuses on Google reviews, the most important platform for local businesses in Switzerland. Integration of additional platforms is planned.
Why is StarReview so much cheaper?
StarReview is a lean, focused product for the Swiss market. No bloated enterprise feature set, no expensive consultants, just what Swiss SMBs really need: professional replies to Google reviews.
One price. No surprises.
Cancel monthly. All prices in CHF.
Other providers charge CHF 79–499 per month for comparable features.
Also available: clean up old reviews
Answer old reviews
One-time cleanup of all unanswered reviews. Bookable independently of the subscription.
from CHF 1.– per review
Tiered pricing
- 1–50 reviews: CHF 1.– each
- 51–200 reviews: CHF 0.50 each
- 201+ reviews: CHF 0.25 each
Choose scope
- Last 6 months
- Last 12 months
- Up to 24 months back