Birdeye vs Helpshift

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Side-by-side comparison for 2026

Feature Birdeye Helpshift
Starting Price From $299/mo From $150/mo
Best For Large enterprises needing comprehensive reputation management Mobile apps needing in-app customer support
Standout Feature Advanced reputation monitoring and management Native in-app messaging SDK for mobile apps
Free Plan
G2 Rating 4.4 4.3/5

Birdeye and Helpshift serve different aspects of customer engagement. Birdeye specializes in reputation management and customer experience, while Helpshift focuses on in-app customer support and mobile-first service delivery.

The decision comes down to whether you need comprehensive reputation management or specialized mobile customer support capabilities.

Feature Comparison

Birdeye excels in reputation management with automated review collection, social listening, and comprehensive customer experience analytics. It's designed for businesses that need to actively monitor and improve their online reputation.

Helpshift specializes in mobile customer support with in-app messaging, push notifications, and mobile-optimized help centers. Its strength is providing seamless support experiences within mobile applications.

While Birdeye focuses on proactive reputation building across all touchpoints, Helpshift optimizes for reactive support specifically within mobile and app environments.

Pricing Comparison

Birdeye operates on a monthly subscription model ranging from $299-$599 per month with a G2 rating of 4.4/5, positioning it as a premium customer experience platform.

Helpshift uses custom pricing with a G2 rating of 4.3/5, typically scaling based on message volume and feature requirements, making it flexible for different business sizes.

Birdeye's fixed pricing works well for businesses with predictable reputation management needs, while Helpshift's custom model can be more cost-effective for companies with variable support volumes.

Birdeye

Pros

  • Comprehensive reputation management
  • Strong analytics and reporting
  • Multi-location support

Cons

  • Very expensive pricing
  • Complex interface
  • Steep learning curve

Helpshift

Pros

  • Mobile-first
  • Strong SDK
  • In-app experience

Cons

  • Issue-based pricing caps
  • Mobile-focused
  • Complex integration

Verdict

Choose Birdeye if you need extensive reputation management, review automation, and customer experience analytics. Choose Helpshift if you require mobile-optimized customer support with strong in-app messaging capabilities.

Choose Birdeye if: You need comprehensive reputation management tools, automated customer experience workflows, and can invest in premium customer experience management.

Choose Helpshift if: You prioritize mobile-first customer support, in-app messaging capabilities, and need flexible pricing based on usage.

Consider Converge at $49/month flat rate if you want straightforward customer communication without the complexity of enterprise reputation management or mobile-specific features.

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