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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Starting at $2,500.00 Per Month
Birdeye
Star Rating
(3,889)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(1,256)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2,500.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Birdeye excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Drift. Users appreciate Birdeye's AI-driven features that simplify review management, making it easier to respond to customer feedback quickly and effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Drift shines in its lead generation capabilities, with users highlighting its ability to engage potential customers directly on their website. Reviewers note that Drift's integration with calendars and customizable features enhances the user experience for sales teams.
- Users say that Birdeye's implementation process is notably smooth, with many praising its automated messaging system that helps gather reviews effortlessly. This has led to a significant increase in positive feedback for businesses using the platform.
- Reviewers mention that while Drift offers strong live chat functionalities, it sometimes struggles with overall user experience compared to Birdeye. Users have pointed out that Drift's setup can be more complex, which may hinder quick adoption for some teams.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Birdeye provides superior customer support, with many users noting the quality and responsiveness of their assistance. This has been a key factor in user satisfaction, especially for small businesses looking for reliable support.
- According to recent feedback, Drift's AI tools are seen as a valuable addition, particularly for sales teams looking to enhance their outreach. However, some users feel that Birdeye's comprehensive suite of features offers a more rounded solution for businesses focused on customer engagement and reputation management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Birdeye
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Improve reputation and rank at the top of local search.
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Drift
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Starting at $2,500.00
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For small businesses. The right amount of conversational firepower to keep your business growing.
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- Live Chat
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Birdeye
Free Trial is available
Drift
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
3,341
8.7
1,018
Ease of Use
9.3
3,396
8.7
1,031
Ease of Setup
9.1
2,457
8.4
508
Ease of Admin
9.2
1,998
8.5
473
Quality of Support
9.4
3,176
8.8
939
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
2,001
8.9
472
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
3,304
8.9
996
Features by Category
Email Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Online Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaign Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messenger
8.8
384
|
Verified
8.5
203
|
Verified
8.5
383
|
Verified
8.2
201
|
Verified
8.8
387
|
Verified
9.1
273
|
Verified
8.9
383
|
Verified
8.5
250
|
Verified
Channels
8.9
402
|
Verified
7.9
116
|
Verified
8.9
390
|
Verified
8.9
250
|
Verified
9.0
401
|
Verified
7.7
91
|
Verified
8.1
324
|
Verified
7.6
81
|
Verified
8.3
316
|
Verified
7.8
90
|
Verified
Customers
8.9
389
|
Verified
8.6
225
|
Verified
8.7
377
8.4
202
|
Verified
9.0
386
|
Verified
8.1
241
|
Verified
8.7
371
|
Verified
8.7
242
|
Verified
8.6
352
8.5
246
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
Lead Facilitation
Not enough data
8.9
315
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
305
|
Verified
Organization
Not enough data
8.0
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
269
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
278
|
Verified
Performance Analysis
Not enough data
7.8
241
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
261
|
Verified
Sales Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
221
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
87
Not enough data
7.6
85
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text Messaging
9.0
270
Not enough data
9.1
270
Not enough data
8.8
244
Not enough data
9.1
278
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
242
Not enough data
8.9
253
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
SMS Platform
9.0
260
Not enough data
9.0
260
Not enough data
8.5
202
Not enough data
8.3
204
Not enough data
8.2
187
Not enough data
8.5
202
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
7.5
37
Not enough data
7.6
38
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
7.6
36
Not enough data
7.6
36
Not enough data
7.7
37
Not enough data
Listing Management
8.9
453
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
421
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
378
Not enough data
8.8
445
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
492
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
496
|
Verified
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.9
42
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
40
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.2
41
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
Payment Options
7.7
37
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
Security
8.5
36
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
Local Search Optimization
8.6
214
Not enough data
9.1
371
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
382
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
398
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
356
Not enough data
9.1
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
SEO Auditing & Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SEO Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
SEO Content & Rankings
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
SEO Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
8.6(won by default)
419
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
411
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
421
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
402
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
412
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
412
Not enough data
Social Management
8.7(won by default)
468
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
488
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
448
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
466
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
432
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
430
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
385
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
8.0(won by default)
92
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
90
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
100
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
93
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
92
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
91
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
92
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
492
Not enough data
8.9
485
Not enough data
8.7
465
Not enough data
8.0
414
Not enough data
Customization
8.5
421
Not enough data
8.2
404
Not enough data
8.6
431
Not enough data
8.4
412
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
355
Not enough data
8.7
355
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Experience Management
7.9
56
Not enough data
8.2
56
Not enough data
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.2
55
Not enough data
Responses
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Patient-Centered Functions
9.0
213
Not enough data
9.3
216
Not enough data
8.0
192
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
7.8
189
Not enough data
Operations
8.8
215
Not enough data
8.7
204
Not enough data
8.2
207
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
9.0
207
Not enough data
8.0
196
Not enough data
7.9
190
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Responses
8.8
235
8.2
280
8.7
234
8.3
268
8.7
224
8.4
303
Feature Not Available
8.1
273
Feature Not Available
8.0
228
Platform
9.0
241
8.9
309
8.8
228
8.4
291
8.9
237
8.4
275
8.9
229
8.1
281
Feature Not Available
7.9
240
8.8
224
8.4
261
8.9
237
8.2
286
Generative AI
8.4
158
7.7
84
8.7
151
7.7
82
Feedback Management
8.7
519
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
604
Not enough data
Feedback Analysis
8.7
527
Not enough data
8.8
531
Not enough data
8.6
522
Not enough data
Feedback Sources
9.5
682
Not enough data
9.1
586
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
551
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
429
Not enough data
8.8
422
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
8.8
389
8.6
167
Feature Not Available
8.4
117
8.8
344
8.7
128
8.9
315
8.6
92
Support Automation
8.7
334
Feature Not Available
8.7
342
8.4
147
8.8
335
8.7
138
8.6
301
8.4
92
Generative AI
8.4
238
7.9
31
8.4
236
7.7
31
Integrations
Not enough data
7.4
92
Not enough data
7.9
95
Not enough data
7.8
91
Not enough data
7.3
88
Not enough data
8.0
95
Branding & Customizatio
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
8.3
93
Not enough data
7.9
90
Automatic Rules & Configurations
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
8.1
93
Agentic AI - Business Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Support
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Automation
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.9
30
Agentic AI - Bot Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
183
7.7
83
8.6
180
7.7
81
8.1
171
7.3
81
Communication
9.0
356
|
Verified
9.2
542
|
Verified
9.0
382
|
Verified
8.5
538
|
Verified
8.6
267
7.8
323
|
Verified
9.2
357
|
Verified
8.6
414
|
Verified
8.4
245
7.9
189
Internal Use
8.8
505
|
Verified
8.4
461
|
Verified
9.0
350
|
Verified
8.7
471
|
Verified
8.7
269
8.5
472
|
Verified
8.8
273
8.2
409
|
Verified
9.1
334
|
Verified
8.3
372
|
Verified
8.7
272
8.1
402
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
20
Self-Service Experience
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.5
57
Self-Service Platform
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.6
59
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
7.7
25
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
7.9
22
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
AI Visibility & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sentiment & Brand Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Competitive Benchmarking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Content Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Alerts
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Customer Advocacy
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
Consumer Intelligence
9.2
1910
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1621
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
1614
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1942
|
Verified
Not enough data
Media Monitoring
8.7
1631
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1469
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1276
Not enough data
In-House Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Reputation Management
8.0
305
Not enough data
8.0
293
Not enough data
8.2
307
Not enough data
8.2
292
Not enough data
8.1
297
Not enough data
8.1
291
Not enough data
Discovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insight
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Customer Interaction Automation - AI Customer Support Agents
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Automation
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Autonomy
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Birdeye and Drift are categorized as Conversational Support, Conversational Marketing, Chatbots, and Live Chat
Unique Categories
Birdeye is categorized as Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), AI Content Creation Platforms, Multi-Location Marketing Platforms, Feedback Analytics, AI Agents For Business Operations, Experience Management, Payment Processing, SMS Marketing, Patient Engagement, Customer Advocacy, Local Listing Management, Local SEO, Online Reputation Management, SEO Tools, Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, Marketing Automation, and AI Customer Support Agents
Drift is categorized as Business Scheduling, AI Sales Assistant, Bot Platforms, Customer Self-Service, and Customer Service Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Birdeye
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Drift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
9.8%
Real Estate
9.3%
Construction
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Medical Practice
6.2%
Other
61.1%
Computer Software
32.8%
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Financial Services
3.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.0%
Other
33.3%
Discussions
How do you delete a review you post on this site?
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What is BirdEye?
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CF
Birdeye is an online reputation management platform that not only collects customer sentiments, but can help you connect with customers and generate leads.Read more
Adding stars to our Google Search
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Official Response from Birdeye
Hi Matthew, I am going to have your dedicated account manager reach out to you, but I also wanted to share this article with you:...Read more
Do I have to completely remove all of my lead capture forms?
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Official Response from Drift
Getting started with conversational marketing isn’t an “all or nothing” decision. Rather than ripping all the forms off their site, many companies start by...Read more
How do I measure the effectiveness of conversational marketing?
2 Comments
Official Response from Drift
You can measure your conversational marketing efforts just like you would measure any other marketing channel. Platforms like Drift give you dashboards that...Read more
What types of people are having conversations with businesses?
2 Comments
Official Response from Drift
When we analyzed the data from the 50,000+ businesses using Drift for conversational marketing, we found that people in key decision-making roles are often...Read more
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