Birdeye alternative for local businesses
Westify starts at $29 a month per location and drafts a reply to every Google review in your voice, which you approve or put on autopilot. Birdeye does not publish prices: it quotes by number of locations after you fill in a form.
Westify and Birdeye, side by side
Birdeye is a broad platform for multi-location brands: reviews from many sites, review requests, listings, social, messaging and more under one contract.
| Feature | Westify | Birdeye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29, $59 or $119 a month per location. 15% off on annual billing. | Not published. Quote by number of locations. |
| Reply drafts in the owner's voice | Yes. AI drafts a reply to every Google review in your tone. | Yes. Its Review Response Agent replies in your brand voice. |
| Approve before it posts | Yes. Nothing posts until you approve it, unless you turn on autopilot. | Yes. It can hold replies for approval. |
| Autopilot | Optional. You switch it on after you review a sample. | Yes. It can post on its own. |
| Alerts on bad reviews | Yes. Email alert on every 1 and 2 star review. | Not detailed on its pricing page. Ask Birdeye. |
| Monthly report | Yes. Westify Score, themes and Google profile metrics. | Reporting is part of the platform. Ask Birdeye for the format. |
| Ways to get more reviews | QR and NFC Feedback page at your tables. Every guest can post to Google, plus an optional private note. | Yes. Automated review requests on the channel each customer answers. |
| Digital loyalty card | Yes. Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Included in Growth and Enterprise, $7.99 a month on Basic. | Not listed on its pricing page. |
| Contract and billing | No contract. Monthly or annual. | Not published. Quoted per deal ("one platform, one contract"). |
Prices checked October 2026 on Birdeye's public website. Prices change, so confirm with Birdeye.
When to choose Birdeye
- You manage many locations and want reviews, listings, social and messaging in one platform.
- You need reviews from many sites in one place, not only Google.
- You want automated review requests by text and email.
When to choose Westify
- Your main gap is Google reviews that sit unanswered or get generic replies.
- You want a published price you can check before you talk to anyone.
- You run one location or a few and do not need a full marketing suite.
- You also want a Wallet loyalty card without a second vendor.
Questions about Birdeye and Westify
Is there a cheaper alternative to Birdeye for a single restaurant?
Westify's Basic plan is $29 a month for one location, with up to 300 replies a month. Birdeye does not publish its prices, so ask them for a quote to compare.
How much does Birdeye cost per month?
Birdeye does not list prices on its website. Its pricing page asks for your email, company name and number of locations, and sales sends a quote.
Does Westify reply to reviews on Yelp and Facebook like Birdeye?
No. Westify replies to Google reviews only. If you need many review sites in one inbox, a suite like Birdeye fits better.
Can I approve every AI reply before it goes live on Google?
Yes. Every draft waits for your approval. You can edit it or ask for a new one. Autopilot is optional.
Does Westify work for a business with several locations?
Yes. Each location is billed on its own plan, from $29 a month, and every location sits in one account.
Does Westify send review requests by text message like Birdeye?
No. Westify gives you a QR and NFC Feedback page for your tables and counter. Every guest who scans it can post any review to Google, and can also leave you a private note.