Shoutout vs Trustmary (2026)
How Shoutout and Trustmary 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.
Trustmary
Trustmary combines testimonials with NPS/CSAT surveys and lead generation tools. It uses a 3-in-1 survey pipeline (satisfaction metric + feedback + review request) and offers usage-based pricing. Based in Finland.
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 | Trustmary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | No free tier | Free | Free (Solo — very limited) |
| Monthly | $15/mo | $24/mo | From $26/mo |
| Lifetime | $199 one-time | N/A | $203/mo (Starter tier) |
Read the deep dive
We don’t maintain a direct Shoutout vs Trustmary 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.
Does VideoTestimonials have lead generation features like Trustmary?
We focus on testimonial collection, display, and social proof rather than lead generation popups and NPS surveys. If testimonials are your priority, we offer more depth at a lower price.
Why is VideoTestimonials cheaper than Trustmary?
We are purpose-built for testimonials and social proof with flat pricing. Trustmary's usage-based model with paid add-ons (A/B testing, analytics, lead gen) can push costs well above $200/mo for comparable features.
Can I import my Google reviews?
Yes, we support importing from 20 review platforms including Google, Trustpilot, G2, Capterra, Yelp, and many more.
Weighing Shoutout against Trustmary?
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.