Trustindex Alternative
Reviews on Your Site — With Collection Built In.
Trustindex shows reviews; AutoReview shows them and brings in new ones automatically. Aggregate Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to, and CSV into one widget. From $59/mo with a 7-day free trial.
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What is Trustindex?
Google & Facebook review display widgets
Trustindex is a review-aggregation and display tool. It pulls in reviews you already have from 130+ platforms (Google, Facebook, Yelp, TripAdvisor and more) and shows them on your site through highly customizable widgets. It also has an email-based review-collection layer, and it offers a free account plus low-cost annual paid plans.
AutoReview is built for a different job: it automatically requests new reviews by email AND SMS after every job or appointment, follows up once, and routes the response, then displays the results in a widget. If your priority is displaying existing reviews cheaply, Trustindex is strong. If your priority is generating a steady stream of NEW reviews from local, home-service customers, that is what AutoReview is designed to do.
This page compares the two honestly, including where Trustindex is the better and cheaper choice.
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 Trustindex
- You want NEW reviews coming in, not just a wall of existing ones. AutoReview auto-requests reviews by email and SMS after each job, sends one automatic follow-up, then routes the response.
- You need SMS, not just email. Trustindex collects via email, NFC cards and QR codes; it does not send SMS review requests. For local and home-service customers, SMS is often what actually gets the review.
- You want compliant collection. Trustindex's invitation system routes 1-3 star responses to private support and only pushes 4-5 star customers to public platforms — that is review gating. AutoReview asks every customer and never gates, staying FTC- and Google-compliant.
- You want to win back lapsed customers. AutoReview's Reactivation tier ($99/mo) runs SMS + email win-back campaigns to past customers — Trustindex has no equivalent.
- You want built-in job/invoice triggers. AutoReview integrates with booking tools, QuickBooks, Zapier, BCC-your-invoices auto-collect, Google Business Profile and Shopify so requests fire automatically off real jobs.
Trustindex pricing, in detail
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free account with basic review widgets and access to 130+ platforms. Displays reviews with Trustindex branding. Verify current free-tier limits at signup (as of 2026). |
| Single | $65/year (~$5.42/mo effective) | 1 domain. Unlimited widgets, views and reviews; automatic review download; removes free-tier limits. |
| Pro (most popular) | $125/year (~$10.42/mo effective) | 5 domains. Same unlimited widgets/views/reviews across up to five sites. |
| Ultimate | $349/year (~$29.08/mo effective) | Unlimited domains. Best for agencies or multi-site operators. |
AutoReview vs Trustindex
| Feature | AutoReview | Trustindex |
|---|---|---|
| Automated review requests after each job | Yes — email AND SMS, with one automatic follow-up, then routes the response | Email campaigns, NFC cards and QR codes; no SMS review requests |
| SMS review requests | Yes (SMS add-on available) | No |
| Review gating / rating filter | No gating — asks every customer; FTC- and Google-compliant | Invitation system routes 1-3 star to private support, 4-5 star to public |
| Win-back / reactivation campaigns | Yes — Reactivation tier ($99/mo) runs SMS + email win-back | No |
| Display widget styles/layouts | 17 styles, one embed script (Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Framer, raw HTML) | ~36+ layouts and 25 styles — more display variety |
| Import/display platforms | Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to, CSV (no Facebook) | 130+ platforms including Facebook — broader coverage |
| Free option | 7-day free trial (no free-forever plan); 30-day 'first review or you don't pay' guarantee | Free account plus 7-day paid trial and 30-day refund |
| Entry price | $59/mo (annual ~$49/mo); no contract | Free account, then ~$5.42/mo effective ($65/year, billed annually) — much cheaper |
| Job/invoice-triggered automation | Booking tools, QuickBooks, BCC auto-collect, Zapier, GBP, Shopify | BCC auto-collect, Shopify/WooCommerce; email-focused |
Trustindex 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 Trustindex really differ
Display-first vs collect-and-display
Trustindex's core job is aggregating and displaying reviews you already have from 130+ platforms. It does have an email review-collection layer, but AutoReview is built around actively generating new reviews — email plus SMS requests fired automatically after each job, with one follow-up and response routing — and then displays them too.
Anti-gating vs rating-filtered invitations
This is the sharpest difference. Trustindex's invitation system routes customers who select 1-3 stars to private support and sends only 4-5 star customers to public review sites. AutoReview deliberately asks every customer without gating, which keeps you on the right side of FTC and Google rules — even though it means you handle the occasional critical review.
Price and billing model
Be clear-eyed here: Trustindex is much cheaper on sticker price. It has a free account, and its entry paid plan is about $5.42/mo effective (billed $65/year, annual only), versus AutoReview at $59/mo. You are paying AutoReview for automated multi-channel collection, follow-ups, reactivation and job-triggered integrations — not for a display widget.
Platform breadth vs focused sources
Trustindex imports from 130+ platforms including Facebook. AutoReview aggregates a focused set — Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to and CSV — and does not import Facebook reviews. If wide platform coverage or Facebook display is essential, Trustindex wins on breadth.
Where AutoReview wins
- Automated review requests by email AND SMS after each job, with one automatic follow-up — Trustindex is email-only (plus NFC/QR), with no SMS review requests.
- No review gating: AutoReview asks every customer and stays FTC- and Google-compliant, whereas Trustindex's invitation flow steers 1-3 star ratings to private support and only 4-5 star to public platforms.
- Reactivation tier: SMS + email win-back campaigns for lapsed customers — Trustindex has no win-back product.
- Job- and invoice-triggered automation via booking tools, QuickBooks, BCC auto-collect, Zapier, GBP and Shopify.
- AI review-reply drafting to respond to incoming reviews faster.
- Purpose-built for local and home-service SMBs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing) in the US and Canada.
When Trustindex is the better choice
Trustindex is the better pick if your goal is displaying reviews you already have as cheaply as possible. It has a free account, an entry paid plan around $5.42/mo effective (billed $65/year), 130+ supported platforms (including Facebook, which AutoReview cannot import), roughly 36+ widget layouts and 25 styles, plus NFC cards and QR codes for in-person collection. For a business that mainly wants a polished, low-cost review wall across many sources — or an agency needing unlimited domains for $349/year — Trustindex is hard to beat on price and platform breadth.
Make the switch in minutes
- 1
Import your Trustindex 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 Trustindex send SMS review requests?
No. Trustindex collects reviews through email campaigns, NFC cards and QR codes, but it does not send SMS review requests. AutoReview sends automated review requests by both email and SMS after each job, with one automatic follow-up.
Does Trustindex actually collect new reviews or just display them?
Both, to a degree. Its core strength is aggregating and displaying reviews from 130+ platforms, but it also has an email-based collection layer (manual list upload or a BCC auto-collect address). AutoReview is built primarily around collecting new reviews via automated email and SMS, and displays them too.
Is Trustindex cheaper than AutoReview?
Yes, on sticker price. Trustindex has a free account and an entry paid plan around $5.42/mo effective ($65/year, billed annually only), versus AutoReview at $59/mo. You pay more for AutoReview because it automates multi-channel review collection, follow-ups, reactivation campaigns and job-triggered integrations rather than just displaying reviews.
Does Trustindex gate reviews by star rating?
Yes. Trustindex's invitation system routes customers who indicate 1-3 stars to private support and sends only 4-5 star customers to public review platforms. That is review gating, which carries FTC and Google compliance risk. AutoReview deliberately asks every customer and never gates.
Can AutoReview or Trustindex display Facebook reviews?
Trustindex can — Facebook is one of its 130+ supported platforms. AutoReview does not import Facebook reviews; it aggregates Google, Trustpilot, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Capterra, Product Hunt, Chrome Web Store, Senja, Testimonial.to and CSV. If displaying Facebook reviews is essential, Trustindex is the better fit.
Which should a home-service business choose?
If you mainly want a cheap, attractive way to display existing reviews, choose Trustindex. If you want to consistently generate new reviews from customers after each job — by email and SMS, with follow-ups and no gating — and win back lapsed customers, choose AutoReview.
The bottom line
Trustindex and AutoReview solve different problems. Trustindex is an inexpensive way to aggregate and display reviews from 130+ platforms, with a free account and a paid plan around $5.42/mo effective — cheaper than AutoReview and broader on sources, including Facebook. AutoReview costs more ($59/mo) because it does a harder job: automatically generating NEW reviews by email and SMS after every job, following up once, routing responses without gating, winning back lapsed customers, and firing off real job and invoice triggers. If you just need to show existing reviews, choose Trustindex. If you need a steady flow of new reviews from local and home-service customers without risking FTC/Google gating rules, choose AutoReview.
Sources & how we checked
- Trustindex pricing page (Single $65/yr, Pro $125/yr, Ultimate $349/yr; annual-only billing; 7-day trial; 30-day refund)
- Trustindex email campaigns feature (email collection, BCC auto-collect, 1-3 star to support vs 4-5 star to public = gating; no SMS)
- Trustindex how-to-collect-reviews (email, NFC, QR, Shopify/WooCommerce; 133 platforms incl. Facebook)
- Trustindex review widgets (layouts and styles, 130+ platforms)
- Capterra — Trustindex pricing and overview 2026
- Independent 2026 review disputing Trustindex's free-tier usability / free-forever framing
Ready to switch from Trustindex?
Import your reviews, paste one embed code, and start collecting more — for $59/mo with a 7-day free trial.