Best Boast alternative for Education
Why Education teams are choosing VideoTestimonials over Boast — feature parity, lower price, and workflows tuned for education.
VideoTestimonials vs Boast.io: Which Testimonial Platform Is Right for You?
An honest comparison of VideoTestimonials and Boast.io covering features, pricing, ease of use, video capabilities, and integrations to help you choose the right testimonial platform.
Education testimonial challenges
Every education team we talk to runs into the same testimonial problems. Boast solves some, ignores others.
Prospective students and parents compare dozens of programs and rely on peer experiences to make decisions
Enrollment marketing feels impersonal when it's only brochures and stock photos of campus life
Online courses and bootcamps struggle to prove legitimacy and outcomes without student proof
Alumni success stories exist but are scattered across LinkedIn and never aggregated for marketing use
How VideoTestimonials solves them
What you actually get in VideoTestimonials that Boast doesn't fully address for education.
Collect student and alumni video testimonials at graduation, course completion, or career milestones
Embed testimonials on program pages so each degree or course shows relevant student experiences
Build a Wall of Love organized by program, year, or outcome to give prospects a comprehensive view
Repurpose student stories into social media content, open house presentations, and recruitment emails
VideoTestimonials vs Boast for Education
Feature comparison weighted by what education teams actually use.
| Feature | VideoTestimonials | Boast |
|---|---|---|
| Video testimonial recording | ||
| Modern embed widgets | 10+ widget types | 3 basic widgets |
| Image studio for social sharing | ||
| Wall of Love page | ||
| Drag & drop form builder | Limited | |
| NPS surveys | ||
| Free tier | Yes | 14-day trial |
| Import from review platforms | 20 sources | Google, Facebook, 3rd-party |
| Custom branding | Paid plans | |
| Video trimming & editing | Basic |
Education-specific testimonial questions
Use these prompts when collecting testimonials from your education customers.
- 1
What made you choose this program over other options you were considering?
- 2
How has this education impacted your career or personal growth?
- 3
Describe a moment during your studies that was particularly meaningful or transformative.
- 4
What would you tell a prospective student who is on the fence about enrolling?
- 5
How did the faculty and support staff contribute to your success?
Why Education teams use video testimonials
Pricing for Education
VideoTestimonials starter is cheaper than Boast starter.
FAQs for Education
Can we collect testimonials from minors?
How do we get alumni to participate if they've already graduated?
Can I transfer my Boast videos to VideoTestimonials?
Does VideoTestimonials support NPS surveys like Boast?
Is VideoTestimonials easier to use than Boast?
Built for Education, priced for any team size
Drive revenue.
Cheaper than Boast, with the workflows education teams actually need.