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Don't Just Display Reviews — Collect Them on Autopilot
Shapo collects and displays testimonials. AutoReview adds automatic review requests after every job or appointment, so your count keeps growing — $59/mo with a 7-day free trial.
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What is Shapo?
Testimonial & review widget tool
Shapo is a testimonial and review-display platform: you import reviews from 20-30+ sources, collect text and video testimonials through forms and email invites, and embed them on your site with polished, no-code widgets. It is genuinely good at showcasing social proof and it has a real, free-forever plan.
AutoReview overlaps on the display side (17 widget styles, one embed script, review schema) but its center of gravity is different: it automatically requests new reviews by email and SMS after every job or appointment, then routes the response. So the honest question is whether you mainly need to display and gather testimonials (Shapo is a strong, cheap fit), or whether you need to actively generate a steady stream of new Google reviews from real customers (that is the gap AutoReview fills).
This page compares both fairly using Shapo's current 2026 pricing and features, and is clear about where each tool wins.
Your reviews, live on your site
This is a real AutoReview widget. Pick from 17 styles and embed it in about 30 seconds.
Why people switch from Shapo
- You do not just want to display reviews — you want a system that actively requests new ones from every customer by email AND SMS after each job, with an automatic follow-up. Shapo can send email campaign invites (500/mo on Pro) but does not send SMS requests or run job-triggered review-request automation.
- You are a local or home-service business (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing) and want reviews tied to appointments/invoices, not a link-in-bio you have to remember to share.
- You want the whole request-to-Google flow handled: ask every customer, route the response, and draft AI replies — beyond collecting and embedding testimonials.
- You want a win-back channel to re-engage past customers (AutoReview's Reactivation tier does SMS + email reactivation campaigns) — not something Shapo offers.
- You want built-in integrations with the tools that trigger requests automatically: booking tools, BCC-your-invoices auto-collect, Zapier, QuickBooks, Google Business Profile, and Shopify.
Shapo pricing, in detail
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Up to 10 testimonials, unlimited collection forms, widgets and tags, Wall of Love, video/image testimonial collection, public Review Booster page. Displays Shapo branding. No email campaign invites and no external-source imports (those are Pro). No credit card required. |
| Pro | $29/mo (annual: ~2 months free, ~$290/yr) | Unlimited testimonials, remove branding, import from 20+ platforms, 500 email campaign invites/month, all widgets. Shapo does not print an exact annual number, so ~$290/yr is derived from the stated 2-months-free discount. |
AutoReview vs Shapo
| Feature | AutoReview | Shapo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $59/mo (annual ~$49/mo); 7-day free trial | $0 free plan; $29/mo Pro (annual ~2 months free, ~$290/yr) |
| Free tier | No free plan; 7-day free trial + 30-day 'first review or you don't pay' guarantee | Yes — free-forever up to 10 testimonials (shows Shapo branding) |
| Automated review requests (email) | Yes — automatic after each job, with one follow-up | Yes — email campaign invites (500/mo on Pro) |
| SMS review requests | Yes — sends SMS requests (SMS add-on) | No — you can share collection links via SMS yourself, but Shapo does not send SMS requests |
| Job/appointment-triggered automation | Yes — fires after each job via booking, invoice BCC, Zapier, QuickBooks | No — manual/list-based email campaigns and shareable links |
| Reactivation / win-back campaigns | Yes — Reactivation tier ($99/mo): SMS + email | No |
| Video testimonials | No | Yes — collect and display video testimonials |
| Import sources | Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to, CSV (no Facebook) | 20-30+ sources incl. Google, Facebook, Yelp, Trustpilot, G2, Capterra, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Shopify (imports are Pro-only) |
| Display widgets | 17 styles, one embed script (Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Framer, raw HTML) | Large library: grid, carousel, multi-carousel, badge, marquee, list, floating toast, Wall of Love, video |
Shapo pricing is based on publicly available information and may vary. AutoReview prices shown are current. Competitor facts last reviewed July 8, 2026.
How AutoReview and Shapo really differ
Collecting new reviews vs displaying them
This is the core split. AutoReview automatically sends review requests by email and SMS after each job or appointment, with one automatic follow-up, then routes the response — a proactive collection engine. Shapo collects via forms and email campaign invites (500/mo on Pro) and generates shareable links you distribute yourself, but it does not send SMS requests and does not trigger requests off a completed job. If your goal is a steady flow of new Google reviews, that difference matters more than any widget.
Video testimonials and import breadth (Shapo's strengths)
Shapo genuinely wins here. It collects video testimonials and imports from 20-30+ sources including Google, Facebook, Yelp, Trustpilot, G2, Capterra, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Shopify and more (imports are a Pro-plan feature). AutoReview does not collect video, and imports from a narrower, curated set: Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to, and CSV. If you need Facebook or video testimonials on your site, Shapo is the better display tool.
Price and packaging
Shapo is cheaper on the display side and has a real free plan ($0 for up to 10 testimonials; $29/mo Pro to lift limits, unlock imports and remove branding). AutoReview starts at $59/mo (annual ~$49/mo) because it includes the collection engine — email + SMS requests, routing, integrations, AI replies — not just a widget. Note AutoReview branding removal is a separate one-time add-on (or included on the higher plan), whereas Shapo's Pro plan bundles branding removal at $29/mo.
Compliance and 'ask everyone'
AutoReview is built to ask every customer with no review gating, which keeps you inside FTC and Google rules while still routing feedback. Shapo's model centers on collecting and curating testimonials you choose to display; both approaches are legitimate, but AutoReview's request flow is designed specifically around compliant, at-scale Google review generation.
Where AutoReview wins
- Automated review requests by email AND SMS after each job, with an automatic follow-up, then routes the response — Shapo sends email invites only and has no SMS or job-triggered automation.
- Reactivation tier ($99/mo) wins back lapsed customers with SMS + email campaigns — Shapo has no reactivation/win-back product.
- Built for the request-to-Google workflow: asks every customer (FTC- and Google-compliant, no gating), routes responses, and drafts replies with AI.
- Deep operational integrations that fire requests automatically: booking tools, BCC-your-invoices auto-collect, Zapier, QuickBooks, Google Business Profile OAuth, and Shopify.
- AI review-reply drafting to respond to reviews faster — not part of Shapo's toolset.
- Right-sized for local and home-service SMBs, with a 30-day guarantee: get your first new review within 30 days or you don't pay.
When Shapo is the better choice
Choose Shapo if your priority is displaying and gathering testimonials cheaply. It has a genuine free-forever plan, a $29/mo Pro plan, collects video testimonials, imports from 20-30+ sources (including Facebook, which AutoReview cannot import), and offers a large no-code widget library with a Wall of Love. It also publishes a free Google review schema generator tool. For an e-commerce store or SaaS that mainly wants beautiful social-proof widgets and does not need SMS-based, job-triggered review requests or reactivation campaigns, Shapo is a strong, lower-cost fit.
Make the switch in minutes
- 1
Import your Shapo reviews
Paste your public review-page URL. AutoReview pulls in your existing reviews so you keep every bit of social proof you've already earned.
- 2
Connect your other sources
Add Google, Yelp, and more — AutoReview aggregates Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to, and CSV into one place, so a single widget shows reviews from everywhere.
- 3
Paste one embed code
Drop a single script tag into your site (works on any platform — Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Framer, raw HTML). Your widget updates itself as new reviews come in.
- 4
Turn on auto-collection
Connect your booking tool or BCC your invoices, and AutoReview asks every new customer for a review automatically — so the review count keeps climbing without you lifting a finger.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shapo send SMS review requests?
No. As of 2026 Shapo collects testimonials through forms and email campaign invites (500/month on the Pro plan) and generates shareable links you can distribute via SMS, WhatsApp, QR code, or social — but it does not send SMS review requests itself, and it doesn't trigger requests automatically when a job is completed. AutoReview sends both email and SMS requests automatically after each job, with an automatic follow-up.
Is Shapo cheaper than AutoReview?
On the display side, yes. Shapo has a free-forever plan (up to 10 testimonials) and a $29/mo Pro plan, while AutoReview starts at $59/mo. The gap reflects scope: AutoReview's price includes the review-request engine (email + SMS, response routing, integrations, AI replies), not just a widget. If you only need to display and gather testimonials, Shapo is the lower-cost choice.
Does Shapo have a free plan?
Yes — a genuine free-forever plan with up to 10 testimonials, unlimited widgets, forms and tags, a Wall of Love, and video/image testimonial collection, with no credit card required. It shows Shapo branding, which the $29/mo Pro plan removes; external-source imports and email campaign invites are Pro features. AutoReview does not have a free plan, but it offers a 7-day free trial and a 30-day guarantee (your first new review within 30 days or you don't pay).
Can Shapo import Facebook reviews? Can AutoReview?
Shapo can import from Facebook and 20-30+ other sources including Google, Yelp, Trustpilot, G2, Capterra, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram (imports are on the Pro plan). AutoReview imports from a curated set — Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to, and CSV — and does not import Facebook reviews. If Facebook or video testimonials on your site are important, Shapo is the stronger display tool.
Which should a home-service business choose?
If you run an HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or roofing business and want a steady flow of new Google reviews tied to completed jobs, AutoReview fits better: it auto-requests reviews by email and SMS after each appointment, routes responses, integrates with booking tools and QuickBooks, and can win back past customers with its Reactivation tier. If you mainly want to showcase existing testimonials (including video) cheaply, Shapo is a great fit.
Does either tool support review rich snippets?
Both address schema. AutoReview outputs Review and AggregateRating JSON-LD, applied honestly only on pages eligible under Google's self-serving-content rules. Shapo publishes a free Google review schema generator and its widgets are built around SEO-friendly social proof; the exact schema output per plan isn't spelled out on its pricing page, so confirm the details for your setup.
The bottom line
Shapo is an excellent, affordable testimonial-display and collection tool — real free tier, video testimonials, 20-30+ import sources, and a rich widget library. If you mostly need to gather and showcase social proof, it may be all you need. But Shapo primarily displays and collects via forms and email invites; it does not send SMS review requests, does not trigger requests off a completed job, and has no win-back/reactivation channel. AutoReview costs more at entry ($59/mo vs $29/mo, plus a real free tier on Shapo's side) because it is a review-generation engine for local and home-service businesses: automated email + SMS requests after every job with a follow-up, response routing, AI replies, deep booking/QuickBooks/GBP integrations, and a reactivation tier — backed by a get-a-review-in-30-days-or-you-don't-pay guarantee. Pick Shapo to display reviews; pick AutoReview to actively generate them.
Ready to switch from Shapo?
Import your reviews, paste one embed code, and start collecting more — for $59/mo with a 7-day free trial.