Podium vs Birdeye
A fair side-by-side for physical therapy businesses deciding between the two.
See the head-to-headHead-to-head
| Podium | Birdeye | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399/mo (Core) or $599/mo (Pro), +$99/mo for AI replies | $299-449/mo per location |
| Pays this site? | pays this site per qualified lead | does not pay this site |
Podium strengths
- Real, working self-serve affiliate program
- High brand recognition
Birdeye strengths
- Strongest real search interest of any vendor in this category by a wide margin
- Well known, broad feature set
Best for physical therapy
Same HIPAA reply constraint as dental/chiro/med spa. PT adds its own detail: patients often review mid-course of a multi-week treatment plan, and a clinic's reply must never reference the treatment plan, diagnosis, or progress, even in a purely positive review.
Verdict
For most physical therapy businesses, Podium is the stronger pick, see our full Podium review. Still deciding? Check our NiceJob review too, it's the option with the clearest, currently-confirmed value for money.