Shoutout vs Trust (2026)
How Shoutout and Trustindex stack up — plus where VideoTestimonials fits as a third option.
Shoutout
Shoutout is a simple, budget-friendly testimonial tool for small businesses. It supports both video and text testimonial collection with a focus on ease of use. Offers a lifetime deal option.
All-in-one platform
Video + text testimonial collection, 55 image studio templates, 10+ Wall of Love widgets, REST API, multi-space.
Trust
Trustindex is a review aggregation and display platform. It pulls reviews from 133+ platforms and displays them as widgets on your website. Very affordable annual pricing. Does not collect original video testimonials.
Pricing across all three plans
Each row is a tier — Starter, Pro, etc. — with real prices from each platform's pricing page.
| Plan | Shoutout | VideoTestimonials | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | No free tier | Free | Free (limited) |
| Monthly | $15/mo | $24/mo | ~$5/mo ($65/year) |
| Lifetime | $199 one-time | N/A | ~$10/mo ($125/year) |
Read the deep dive
We don’t maintain a direct Shoutout vs Trust blog post — but we’ve done detailed head-to-head comparisons of each against VideoTestimonials. Both posts give you a clear picture of how the platforms differ.
More on each platform
Common questions
Shoutout is cheaper — why should I switch?
Shoutout is more affordable ($15/mo or $199 lifetime) but has only 2 widget types, ~3 import sources, and no image studio. VideoTestimonials offers 10+ widgets, 20 import sources, image studio with 50+ templates, and a free tier to start.
Can I keep my existing testimonials?
Yes. Export from Shoutout and import via CSV. All your testimonials, ratings, and customer info will transfer.
Does VideoTestimonials work on any website?
Yes, our widgets work on WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, and any site that supports HTML embeds.
Trustindex is much cheaper — why choose VideoTestimonials?
Trustindex is a review display tool — it aggregates and shows existing reviews from other platforms. VideoTestimonials is a testimonial collection tool — it helps you create new video and text testimonials, then display them. They solve different problems. Choose VideoTestimonials if you need to collect original testimonials.
Does Trustindex support more import sources?
Yes, Trustindex supports 133+ review platforms for import — significantly more than our 20. If your primary need is aggregating existing reviews from many platforms, Trustindex excels at this.
Can I use both tools together?
Yes. Some businesses use Trustindex for aggregating third-party reviews and VideoTestimonials for collecting original video testimonials. They serve complementary purposes.
Weighing Shoutout against Trust?
Try the third option free.
VideoTestimonials collects video and text testimonials through one link, imports the reviews you already have, and embeds them anywhere. Free plan includes 10 videos, 20 text testimonials and a Wall of Love — no credit card, nothing expires.