Ora, the Birdeye alternative for growing businesses in India
Reviews handled, and an AI that answers and sells too. Ora is an AI front office: it answers customers on WhatsApp, your website, Instagram and email in their language, takes bookings, sends GST invoices and payment links, follows up on lost sales, and an AI manager checks its work.
What you get with Ora that Birdeye does not list
Switch to Ora if…
- • You are a growing business in India and want clear prices on the website, from ₹4,999 a month.
- • You want one AI that answers on your website, WhatsApp, Instagram and email, and also asks happy customers for reviews.
- • You want GST invoices, payment links and follow-ups on lost sales in the same product.
Stay with Birdeye if…
- • You run many locations and need reviews, listings and social managed for every branch from one place.
- • You need your Google, Apple Maps and directory listings kept in sync for you.
- • You need HIPAA, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance and US healthcare integrations.
Ora and Birdeye at a glance
| What you need | Ora | Birdeye |
|---|---|---|
| Asks customers for reviews | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI drafts replies to your reviews | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Listings management (Google, Apple Maps, directories) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Prices shown on the website | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| AI answers from your own documents and website | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| Instagram and Messenger | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| Email support inbox (Gmail, Outlook, any mailbox) | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| GST quotes, invoices and payment links | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
Checked on 14 October 2026 from Birdeye's own website. “Not listed” means we could not find it on their public pages. See every row.
Price
Free plan to try. Starter ₹4,999 a month (website, WhatsApp and email inbox), Business ₹19,999, Scale ₹39,999, or build your own bundle. WhatsApp message fees are paid to Meta directly, with no markup from us.
Build your bundle and see the price →Not listed on its website. Pricing is shared after a demo and is aimed at enterprise and multi-location brands.
Their pricing pageMoving from Birdeye to Ora
- 1Start free
Make an account on the free plan. No card needed.
- 2Teach Ora your business
Add your website, price list and documents. Ora reads them in minutes.
- 3Test it on real questions
Ask what your customers ask and fix any answer in plain words.
- 4Connect your channels
Add WhatsApp, your website, Instagram and email when you are happy.
Questions about switching from Birdeye
What is the best Birdeye alternative in India?
It depends on what you use Birdeye for. If you want one AI that answers customers on WhatsApp, your website, Instagram and email, takes bookings, sends GST invoices and follows up on lost sales, Ora is built for that, with prices in rupees and a free plan to try. If you mainly need what Birdeye is strongest at, the comparison on this page says so honestly.
Is Ora cheaper than Birdeye?
Ora has a free plan, and paid plans start at ₹4,999 a month (Starter), then ₹19,999 (Business) and ₹39,999 (Scale), or you can build your own bundle. Birdeye's pricing as we found it: Not listed on its website. Pricing is shared after a demo and is aimed at enterprise and multi-location brands.
Can I try Ora before I switch from Birdeye?
Yes. Start on the free plan, teach Ora your website and documents, and test it on your own questions. You only connect your live channels when you are happy with the answers.
Is Ora a cheaper Birdeye?
Not exactly. Birdeye is built for large multi-location brands, with listings and reputation tools for every branch. Ora is built for single and growing businesses: an AI that answers customers on every channel, books, invoices, follows up and asks for reviews, at prices shown on our website.
Can Ora reply to my Google reviews?
Yes. Connect your Google Business Profile and Ora writes a reply to each review for you to check and post. For other sites, paste the review and Ora writes the reply for you to copy.
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Try Ora free before you leave Birdeye
Teach it your website in minutes and see how it answers your customers. No card needed.