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Head-to-head
TheWebRatings vs Reviews.io
An e-commerce review platform priced and shaped for online stores, not web apps. Here is how the two platforms actually compare, including where Reviews.io is the better pick.
The short version
Reviews.io: Paid plans have historically started around $99/mo, scaling with order volume and add-ons like SMS and video reviews. We could not re-verify current figures on July 22, 2026: the Reviews.io pricing page blocks automated checks. TheWebRatings collects verified reviews from real users inside your app and publishes them on an independent trust page with review schema. Free plan with unlimited verified reviews; Pro is $19/mo (pricing checked 2026-07-22).
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | TheWebRatings | Reviews.io |
|---|---|---|
| Verified reviewers (email OTP) | ✓ | Order-based |
| In-app review collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Public trust page | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review schema / Google stars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display widgets for your site | ✓ Pro | ✓ |
| Reply to reviews | ✓ Pro | ✓ |
| Dispute / flag reviews | ✓ Pro | Limited |
| Starting price | Free, Pro $19/mo | Unverified; historically ~$99/mo |
Pricing
| Reviews.io plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All plans | Could not verify | The Reviews.io pricing page blocked our automated check on July 22, 2026; plans historically started around $99/mo. Confirm current figures on their site. |
TheWebRatings
- Free: $0. 1 website, unlimited verified reviews, public trust page, collection widget
- Pro: $19/mo or $190/yr. Replies, display widgets, disputes, branding removal, analytics, up to 5 websites
Pricing checked July 22, 2026 (source).
The honest verdict
Choose Reviews.io if…
- You run an e-commerce store with order data to verify purchases.
- You need SKU-level product reviews, SMS invitations, or loyalty add-ons.
- Your budget supports dedicated e-commerce review tooling (entry pricing has historically started around $99/mo).
Choose TheWebRatings if…
- You run a SaaS/web app with no order pipeline to verify against.
- You want in-app collection with email OTP verification.
- You want the essential review stack at a flat $19/mo or free.
Trying TheWebRatings alongside Reviews.io
You do not have to pick a lane on day one. Install the widget, let verified reviews accrue in parallel, and decide with data.
Try the verified-review approach
One widget, verified reviewers, a public trust page. Free for one website.