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The Best Flare Alternative
with More Features Built-in

Looking for a Flare Delivery Date Picker alternative? Bird offers more features out of the box - built-in delivery rates, Google Calendar sync, store pickup, and 24/7 support.

Why Merchants Choose Bird Over Flare

More Features Built-in

Built-in rate calculation, Google Calendar sync, store pickup - features that come standard.

Solid Engineering

Built for reliability at any scale. Integrations that work. Notifications that get delivered.

24/7 Support on All Plans

Video calls, screen sharing, and dedicated help - available to every merchant, not just top tiers.

Features Bird Offers That Flare Doesn't

Built-in Delivery Rate Calculation

Calculate delivery rates by distance, weight, order value, time of day, day of week, and urgency. Bird handles intelligent rate calculation natively - no third-party apps needed.

Google Calendar Sync

Sync orders to Google Calendar automatically, with location-specific calendars. See your delivery schedule alongside your other appointments without manual exports.

Store Pickup & Click and Collect

Bird supports store pickup, local delivery, and shipping scheduling in one app. Flare focuses primarily on delivery dates - Bird offers complete fulfillment flexibility.

Production Reports & Automated Exports

Get daily production reports automatically emailed to your team. Export orders by date, location, and fulfillment type for kitchen or warehouse planning.

Deeper Shopify Flow Integration

More triggers, more actions, more automation possibilities. Build workflows that actually match your business logic - not just basic order events.

Core Features Bird Handles Well

Delivery date & time picker at checkout
Order limits & daily caps
Blackout dates & cut-off times
Order tagging & auto-tagging
Zip code / postal code rules
Customizable widget styling

What Merchants Say About Bird

Support team has been excellent... responsive, helpful, and easy to work with.

SAVOY & CO.

United States

Syncs with Google Calendar, allows customizable rates... seamlessly integrated. Support team even did a video call for setup.

Magnolia Floral Studio

Canada

One of the most amazing customer support I have ever had! Consistently available.

Choco Cheese

United States

Customer service go above and beyond to help you. Patient and available until issues resolve completely.

Flower Shop in Hollywood

United States

The Real Difference

Flare focuses on delivery date scheduling for DTC brands. No store pickup support, no Google Calendar sync, no SMS notifications. Pricing starts at $49/month with no free plan.

Bird gives you more capabilities out of the box: built-in rate calculation, Google Calendar sync, store pickup + delivery + shipping, SMS notifications, and production reports. Start free, scale to $59.99/month for unlimited everything.

We serve merchants from local bakeries to high-volume Shopify Plus stores - with 24/7 support on all plans, not just the highest tier.

Pricing Comparison

Bird

$0to start
  • Free plan available
  • Built-in delivery rates
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Store pickup support
  • 24/7 support on all plans

Flare

$49/month to start
  • No free plan
  • No store pickup support
  • No multi-location management
  • No order limits per time slot
  • No Google Calendar sync

Common Questions

What is the best Flare alternative?

Bird is the best Flare alternative for Shopify merchants. Bird offers more features out of the box including built-in delivery rates, Google Calendar sync, store pickup, and production reports.

Does Bird work for high-volume DTC brands?

Absolutely. Bird serves high-volume Shopify Plus stores with the same robust features. Our engineering is built to handle thousands of orders reliably.

Can I migrate from Flare to Bird?

Yes, easily. Our support team will help you replicate your Flare configuration in Bird. Most merchants complete migration within a day.

Does Bird integrate with 3PLs and shipping carriers?

Yes. Bird integrates with last-mile delivery apps like EasyRoutes and Lionwheel, plus Shopify Flow for custom automations with any system.

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