Head-to-Head Comparison

ReviewShielder vs Thryv

Thryv is an all-in-one small business platform starting at $228/month with annual contracts. Its review collection feature uses satisfaction filtering before Google redirects — a star-gating pattern the FTC has specifically targeted.

Feature
ReviewShielder
Thryv
Monthly Price
$99/mo
$228+/mo
Contracts Required
No contracts
Annual contract
Star-Gating / Sentiment Filter
Never — both paths always shown
Yes — filters customers first
FTC Compliance Risk
Zero risk
High risk — filters reviews
Google ToS Compliance
Fully compliant
At risk — selective routing
QR Code Generator
Yes — included
Not available
Private Escalation Inbox
Yes — real-time inbox
Not available
Setup Time
Under 5 minutes
Days/weeks onboarding

Why Switch from Thryv to ReviewShielder?

4x Lower Cost

ReviewShielder is $99/mo vs $228+/mo for Thryv. Same core functionality, a fraction of the price.

Zero FTC Risk

Thryv filters customer sentiment before directing them to Google — a direct FTC Consumer Review Fairness Act violation. ReviewShielder never filters.

No Contracts

ReviewShielder has no annual contracts. Pay month-to-month via PayPal and cancel anytime with no penalties.

Built for Compliance

ReviewShielder was designed from the ground up to be FTC and Google compliant — not retrofitted after legal pressure.

Switch to ReviewShielder Today

The FTC-compliant, affordable alternative to Thryv. No contracts.

Get Started — $99/mo