ProofBoost
Reviews.io

Trusted reviews, trusted pricing.
$0 vs $45/month.

Reviews.io is a solid review platform — but at $45+/month it's a steep subscription for most Shopify stores. ProofBoost delivers the same core review experience completely free.

$0
ProofBoost monthly cost
$45+
Reviews.io monthly cost
$540
Saved per year
5 min
Setup time

Feature Comparison

ProofBoost vs Reviews.io — side by side

Feature
★ ProofBoost FREE
Reviews.io
Core Reviews
Product review widget
Automated post-purchase emails
Photo reviews
Star ratings on collection pages
Review moderation
CSV import
Reviews.io Extras
Google Seller Ratings
Company-level reviews that appear in Google Ads
Video reviews
Higher plans
SMS review requests
Higher plans
Pricing
Monthly cost for core reviews
$0
$45+
No credit card required
GDPR compliant

Pricing

Reviews.io costs $540/year. ProofBoost costs $0.

Best Value
ProofBoost
$0
per month · forever free
  • Product review widget
  • Automated email requests
  • Photo reviews
  • Star ratings on collection pages
  • Review moderation
  • No credit card required
Reviews.io
$45
per month starting price
  • Product review widget
  • Google Seller Ratings
  • Automated emails
  • Video reviews require $89+/mo
  • SMS requests require higher plan
  • No permanent free plan

Why ProofBoost

Core reviews, zero cost — not a $45/mo SaaS.

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Save $540 per year
Reviews.io's starting plan is $45/month — $540 per year. ProofBoost gives you the same core review collection and display at exactly $0.
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Photo reviews included free
Customers can submit photos alongside their reviews. Those photos appear in your widget on product pages. No plan upgrade needed.
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Import from Reviews.io
Export your existing Reviews.io data as CSV and import it into ProofBoost in minutes. All reviews, ratings, and customer info transfer seamlessly.

FAQ

ProofBoost vs Reviews.io — common questions

Reviews.io's standout feature is Google Seller Ratings — company-level reviews that appear in your Google Ads, which can improve click-through rates. It also supports video reviews and SMS requests on higher plans. ProofBoost focuses on product-level reviews (widget, emails, photo reviews) and is completely free. If Google Seller Ratings are a priority, Reviews.io has a clear advantage. For product reviews, ProofBoost delivers the same quality at zero cost.
Yes. Export your product reviews from Reviews.io as a CSV file, then import into ProofBoost. Your review text, ratings, reviewer names, and dates all transfer. The migration takes a few minutes.
Not currently. ProofBoost focuses on product reviews displayed on your Shopify store. If you need company-level reviews that feed into Google Ads (Google Seller Ratings), Reviews.io is a better fit for that specific use case.
Yes — fully free, permanently. No freemium plan, no order caps, no credit card needed. ProofBoost is listed on the Shopify App Store as a free app with no paid tiers.

Make the switch

$540/year on reviews
or $0. Your call.

ProofBoost collects and displays product reviews for your Shopify store — free, forever.

Install ProofBoost Free →

No credit card · Free forever · Import from Reviews.io