RESEARCHED COMPARISON · Updated October 14, 2026
Podium vs Birdeye for Chiropractic and Wellness Clinics (2026)
Podium and Birdeye both bundle review requests, a shared text inbox and reputation tools. The practical differences for a clinic are price transparency and how each handles the BAA.
How these scores work: we haven't tested these tools hands-on yet. Scores are provisional and use only what vendors publish (checked October 14, 2026), weighted ROI evidence 30%, ease 25%, cost 20%, support 15%, data security 10%. ROI evidence is 2/5 for every tool because none has independent, chiropractic-specific results we could verify. Data security is a minor factor, but tools that would hold patient data without a BAA score low on it. See our rubrics. Prices change, so confirm with the vendor before you buy.
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing (vendor site) | HIPAA / BAA | Provisional score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podium | Core $399/mo, Pro $599/mo, Signature custom. | Its terms say covered entities and Podium "agree to the terms of Podium's BAA" (legal.podium.com). | 55/100 |
| Birdeye | Quote only (form on pricing page). | Birdeye's HIPAA page includes business associate agreement terms. | 52/100 |
Verdict
Podium publishes its prices (Core $399/mo, Pro $599/mo) and builds its BAA into its terms, so you can budget before a sales call. Birdeye is quote-only and leans toward multi-location groups. For a single clinic on a budget, also look at NiceJob ($75/mo, but no BAA found) in our review software guide.
Podium
Core $399/mo and Pro $599/mo, with Signature custom. Podium's legal terms say covered entities and Podium agree to Podium's BAA.
Score breakdown (1–5): ROI 2, HIPAA 4, ease 3, cost 2, support 4 = 55/100. Sources: podium.com/pricing; legal.podium.com.
Birdeye
Pricing requires a quote. Birdeye's HIPAA page includes business associate agreement terms.
Score breakdown (1–5): ROI 2, HIPAA 4, ease 3, cost 2, support 3 = 52/100. Sources: birdeye.com/pricing; birdeye.com/hipaa.
Side by side
| Podium | Birdeye | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Core $399/mo, Pro $599/mo, Signature custom. | Quote only (form on pricing page). |
| BAA | Its terms say covered entities and Podium "agree to the terms of Podium's BAA" (legal.podium.com). | Birdeye's HIPAA page includes business associate agreement terms. |
| Provisional score | 55/100 | 52/100 |
Vendor sites: Podium · Birdeye
FAQ
Is Podium or Birdeye cheaper?
Podium publishes prices starting at $399/mo. Birdeye is quote-only, so you'll need to request a quote to compare.
Do Podium and Birdeye sign a BAA?
Per their own pages: Podium's terms incorporate a BAA for covered entities, and Birdeye's HIPAA page includes BAA terms. Confirm before sending patient messages.
Is there a cheaper alternative?
NiceJob starts at $75/mo for review requests, but we found no BAA, so keep PHI out of it.
Not legal or HIPAA-compliance advice. Get a signed BAA from any vendor before it handles patient information.