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Compare StarFlywheel to the Alternatives
StarFlywheel vs Podium vs Birdeye vs Reputation.com. Same core review features. Very different prices.
At a glance
The four most common review management platforms compared side-by-side.
| Feature | StarFlywheel | Podium | Birdeye | Reputation.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0/mo | $249/mo | $299/mo | Custom |
| Yearly cost (entry plan) | $108/yr | $2,988/yr | $3,588/yr | N/A |
| Free plan | ||||
| No long-term contract | ||||
| No setup fee | ||||
| Review requests (email + SMS) | ||||
| QR codes | ||||
| Multi-platform support | ||||
| Review analytics | ||||
| AI response suggestions | Coming soon | |||
| Listings management | ||||
| Team chat | ||||
| Payment processing |
Prices as of March 2026. Podium pricing · Birdeye pricing
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Podium yearly
$2,988
StarFlywheel Lite yearly
$90
You save
$2,898
per year
Detailed comparisons
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StarFlywheel vs Podium
Podium starts at $249/month. StarFlywheel starts at $0/month. Save $2,880/year.
See comparisonStarFlywheel vs Birdeye
Birdeye starts at $299/month. StarFlywheel starts at $0/month. Save $3,480/year.
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