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Google Business Profile: what it does, who it suits and what it costs

The free listing that controls how your business shows up on Google Search and Maps: hours, photos, reviews, posts and booking links.

Who it is for

Every local business that serves customers in person or in a service area.

What small businesses use it for

  • Keep hours, phone and address correct
  • Reply to reviews
  • Post offers and updates
  • Add a booking or quote link

Plans and prices

Google Business Profile plans
Business ProfileFreeGoogle states that creating a Business Profile and listing your business is free.

Checked on the official pricing page on October 18, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.

Worth knowing

  • Free
  • Where many local customers see you first

Watch out for

  • Out of date hours and photos cost you visits
  • Follow Google's review rules: no incentives for reviews

These notes come from the maker's published plans and our reading of them. We have not run a formal hands on test of Google Business Profile for this page. How we review tools.

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