Best Boast alternative for Fitness & Gyms
Why Fitness & Gyms teams are choosing VideoTestimonials over Boast — feature parity, lower price, and workflows tuned for fitness & gyms.
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.
Fitness & Gyms testimonial challenges
Every fitness & gyms team we talk to runs into the same testimonial problems. Boast solves some, ignores others.
Before-and-after photos are everywhere — prospects are skeptical of edited images and want to hear real stories
High churn means you need a constant stream of new members, and paid ads alone are not sustainable
Personal training and boutique studios compete against low-cost big-box gyms on price instead of results
Members achieve incredible results but rarely share them publicly unless prompted and made easy
How VideoTestimonials solves them
What you actually get in VideoTestimonials that Boast doesn't fully address for fitness & gyms.
Capture video testimonials at milestone moments — first pull-up, race completion, weight-loss goal — when emotion is highest
Embed transformation stories on your class pages and pricing page to convert website visitors into trial bookings
Build a Wall of Love that new prospects can browse, filtered by goal type (weight loss, strength, flexibility)
Turn member videos into social content that drives organic reach and attracts local prospects
VideoTestimonials vs Boast for Fitness & Gyms
Feature comparison weighted by what fitness & gyms 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 |
Fitness & Gyms-specific testimonial questions
Use these prompts when collecting testimonials from your fitness & gyms customers.
- 1
What was your fitness level when you started, and where are you now?
- 2
What almost stopped you from signing up, and what changed your mind?
- 3
How has this program impacted your life beyond just physical fitness?
- 4
What makes this gym or trainer different from others you've tried?
- 5
What would you say to someone who is thinking about joining but hasn't committed yet?
Why Fitness & Gyms teams use video testimonials
Pricing for Fitness & Gyms
VideoTestimonials starter is cheaper than Boast starter.
FAQs for Fitness & Gyms
Should I feature beginners or advanced clients in testimonials?
Can members record testimonials from their phone?
Can I transfer my Boast videos to VideoTestimonials?
Does VideoTestimonials support NPS surveys like Boast?
Is VideoTestimonials easier to use than Boast?
Built for Fitness & Gyms, priced for any team size
Drive revenue.
Cheaper than Boast, with the workflows fitness & gyms teams actually need.