✦ Free forever for 1 active widget — Start collecting testimonials →
SocialProof vs Shoutout

Same testimonials.
One-fifth the price.

Shoutout charges $49/mo just to get started. SocialProof is free forever for 1 widget — and only $9/mo when you're ready to scale. Here's how they actually compare.

$0–$9
SocialProof / month
$49+
Shoutout / month
Start free — no card needed

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature SocialProof Shoutout
Free plan ✓ Free forever (1 widget) ✗ No free plan
Starting price $9/mo (Pro) $49/mo
Embed widget on website ✓ Any website, 1-line script ✓ Yes
Collect text testimonials ✓ Shareable form ✓ Yes
Collect video testimonials ~ On roadmap ✓ Yes
Automatic email requests ✓ Pro plan ✓ Yes
Unlimited testimonials ✓ Pro plan ($9/mo) ~ Depends on tier
Multiple display widgets ✓ Pro plan ✓ Yes
Schema markup (SEO) ✓ Built in ~ Limited
Custom branding ✓ Pro plan ✓ Yes
Works without Zapier/integrations ✓ Standalone ✓ Standalone
No-code setup ✓ Paste 1 script tag ✓ Yes

Who wins for small businesses?

✓ SocialProof is better if you…

  • Want to start free and upgrade only when you grow
  • Run a local service business (salon, plumber, gym)
  • Need simple embed widgets that just work
  • Don't want to spend $588/year on a testimonial tool
  • Care about Google rich snippets from schema markup

Shoutout might be better if you…

  • Specifically need video testimonials today
  • Already have budget for a $49+/mo marketing stack
  • Want the social sharing / wall of love features
  • Run a SaaS and want branded testimonial pages

💰 The math: switching from Shoutout to SocialProof Pro

Shoutout at $49/mo = $588/year. SocialProof Pro at $9/mo = $108/year. That's $480/year back in your pocket — same testimonials on your site, fraction of the cost.

What real users say about switching

"I was paying $49/mo for Shoutout and barely using it. SocialProof does everything I actually need — the embed widget looks great on my site — and it's a third of the price."
— Small business owner

The bottom line

Shoutout is a solid testimonial tool — but it's priced for funded startups, not the local business owner or solo freelancer trying to build trust online.

SocialProof gives you the same core capability (collect testimonials, embed them beautifully, drive trust) at a price that makes sense from day one. Start free. Upgrade when you need more widgets. No annual contract. No credit card required.

Try SocialProof free today

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