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At a Glance
Birdeye
Birdeye
Star Rating
(3,721)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
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Surefire Local
Surefire Local
Star Rating
(57)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Surefire Local
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Birdeye excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a high G2 Score of 99.53, which reflects its strong performance in online reputation management. Users appreciate the platform's ability to consolidate reviews from various sources, making it easy to manage feedback effectively.
  • Users say that Birdeye's user-friendly interface and convenient filtering options significantly enhance their experience, allowing them to track and respond to reviews without hassle. This ease of use is a notable advantage over Surefire Local, which, while still rated positively, has a slightly lower star rating of 4.6.
  • According to verified reviews, Birdeye has a substantial lead in recent user activity, with 262 reviews in the last 90 days compared to Surefire Local's absence of recent reviews. This suggests that Birdeye is actively engaging its user base and continuously improving its offerings.
  • Reviewers mention that while Surefire Local provides a strong human touch with dedicated account management, as highlighted by users praising their support team, it struggles with delivering consistent results in local SEO. Some users expressed frustration over unmet expectations, particularly regarding lead generation.
  • Users highlight that Birdeye's comprehensive features for reputation management, such as real-time updates and sentiment analysis, are particularly beneficial for businesses looking to enhance their online presence. In contrast, Surefire Local's offerings, while valuable, may not match the breadth of features available in Birdeye.
  • According to recent feedback, both platforms have their strengths, but Birdeye's higher ratings in quality of support and product direction indicate a more robust commitment to customer satisfaction. Users appreciate how Birdeye proactively addresses service complaints, often before they escalate, which is a critical factor for businesses focused on maintaining a positive online reputation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Birdeye
Starter
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Surefire Local
No pricing available
Free Trial
Birdeye
Free Trial is available
Surefire Local
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
3,195
9.1
42
Ease of Use
9.3
3,250
9.1
43
Ease of Setup
9.1
2,328
9.2
31
Ease of Admin
9.3
1,926
9.6
31
Quality of Support
9.4
3,051
9.1
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
1,928
9.6
31
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
3,159
9.1
38
Features by Category
Not enough data
5.8
6
Email Marketing
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Online Marketing
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
4.7
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Lead Management
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Campaign Management
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Social
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Platform
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
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
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Conversational MarketingHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.7
468
Not enough data
Messenger
8.8
383
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
381
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
385
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
382
|
Verified
Not enough data
Channels
8.9
399
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
389
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
399
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
323
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
315
|
Verified
Not enough data
Customers
8.9
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
376
Not enough data
9.0
385
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
370
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
351
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.4
320
Not enough data
Text Messaging
9.0
267
Not enough data
9.1
265
Not enough data
8.8
243
Not enough data
9.0
277
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
241
Not enough data
8.9
252
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
SMS Platform
9.0
260
Not enough data
9.0
260
Not enough data
8.6
203
Not enough data
8.4
205
Not enough data
8.2
187
Not enough data
8.6
203
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
Local Listing ManagementHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.8
568
9.1
25
Listing Management
8.9
449
|
Verified
9.0
20
8.8
417
|
Verified
9.0
19
8.5
375
9.2
16
8.8
439
|
Verified
9.0
18
Performance
8.9
489
|
Verified
9.4
19
9.0
490
|
Verified
9.2
22
8.6
44
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.9
42
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
8.7
38
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
9.0
422
8.9
27
Local Search Optimization
8.6
213
8.6
25
9.1
366
|
Verified
8.8
26
9.2
378
|
Verified
9.2
26
9.4
388
|
Verified
8.9
26
8.8
353
8.5
25
9.1
385
|
Verified
9.1
26
Social Media ManagementHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.4
491
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
8.6
412
Not enough data
8.4
405
Not enough data
8.7
413
Not enough data
8.4
396
Not enough data
8.8
407
Not enough data
8.5
403
Not enough data
Social Management
8.7
456
Not enough data
8.9
462
Not enough data
8.5
442
Not enough data
8.8
448
Not enough data
7.9
425
Not enough data
8.4
423
Not enough data
8.4
377
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
7.9
90
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
8.1
90
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.4
631
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
489
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
8.6
353
Not enough data
8.7
354
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Experience Management
7.9
55
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
AI Agents For Business OperationsHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.9
14
Not enough data
Responses
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
256
Not enough data
Patient-Centered Functions
9.0
210
Not enough data
9.2
213
Not enough data
8.0
191
Not enough data
8.8
204
Not enough data
7.8
188
Not enough data
Operations
8.8
214
Not enough data
8.7
203
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.8
201
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
8.0
195
Not enough data
7.9
189
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
267
Not enough data
Responses
8.8
234
Not enough data
8.7
232
Not enough data
8.7
223
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
239
Not enough data
8.8
226
Not enough data
8.9
235
Not enough data
8.9
228
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
223
Not enough data
9.0
236
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
155
Not enough data
8.7
150
Not enough data
8.9
710
Not enough data
Feedback Management
8.7
517
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
598
Not enough data
Feedback Analysis
8.7
524
Not enough data
8.8
528
Not enough data
8.6
518
Not enough data
Feedback Sources
9.5
668
Not enough data
9.1
580
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
548
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
424
Not enough data
8.7
417
Not enough data
Conversational SupportHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
436
Not enough data
Conversational Platform
8.8
387
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
342
Not enough data
8.9
311
Not enough data
Support Automation
8.7
332
Not enough data
8.7
340
Not enough data
8.8
332
Not enough data
8.6
298
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
236
Not enough data
8.4
234
Not enough data
8.8
562
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
181
Not enough data
8.6
179
Not enough data
8.2
170
Not enough data
Communication
9.0
353
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
378
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
266
Not enough data
9.2
353
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
244
Not enough data
Internal Use
8.8
501
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
349
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
267
Not enough data
8.8
272
Not enough data
9.1
331
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
271
Not enough data
AI Content Creation PlatformsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.3
25
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
7.6
24
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
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
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
8.6
53
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
Online Reputation ManagementHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.5
2,053
7.7
5
Consumer Intelligence
9.2
1838
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1420
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1606
|
Verified
7.3
5
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
1595
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1868
|
Verified
Not enough data
Media Monitoring
8.7
1618
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1441
|
Verified
8.0
5
8.4
1269
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
299
Not enough data
8.0
290
Not enough data
8.2
292
Not enough data
8.2
288
Not enough data
8.1
292
Not enough data
8.1
288
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Operations
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 Activity
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 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
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
AI Customer Support AgentsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.3
8
Not enough data
Customer Query Resolution - AI Customer Support Agents
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
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
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
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
Not enough data
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
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Birdeye
Birdeye
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.3%
Surefire Local
Surefire Local
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Birdeye
Birdeye
Hospital & Health Care
9.8%
Real Estate
9.3%
Construction
7.5%
Medical Practice
6.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Other
60.7%
Surefire Local
Surefire Local
Construction
70.2%
Consumer Services
7.0%
Legal Services
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Wholesale
1.8%
Other
12.3%
Alternatives
Birdeye
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Reputation
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Podium
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HighLevel
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Surefire Local
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Discussions
Birdeye
Birdeye Discussions
How do you delete a review you post on this site?
7 Comments
MP
I was at point of loosing everything I had, before a colleague told me about a great CREDIT HACKER called JEFFCLOUD. I spoke with him about the issues with...Read more
What is BirdEye?
4 Comments
Chris F.
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
2 Comments
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
Surefire Local
Surefire Local Discussions
Why do I need a local marketing platform?
1 Comment
Official Response from Surefire Local
Our platform is ideal for companies who want to grow their business and they want to get more of their share of leads in the market (to drive new leads and...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Surefire Local has no more discussions with answers