Proof (UseProof) shows real-time activity notifications. Shoutjar finds your testimonials everywhere and turns them into conversion-driving content. Here's how they compare.
Different tools solving different problems. Here's the honest comparison.
| Feature | Shoutjar | Proof (UseProof) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Testimonial collection & amplification | Real-time activity notifications |
| Pricing starts at | €15/mo (flat) | $79/mo (by unique visitors) |
| Activity popups | Not our focus | |
| Testimonial collection | ||
| Auto-discovery of mentions | ||
| Review import (G2, Trustpilot) | ||
| Widget styles | Grid, carousel, marquee, badge | Popup notifications only |
| Wall of Love page | ||
| Social content generation | ||
| A/B testing | ||
| Live visitor count | ||
| Hot Streaks (aggregate) | ||
| Website personalization | Experiences (limited) | |
| Free plan | 14-day trial only | |
| Notification/visitor limit | Unlimited | 1,000-50,000 visitors/mo |
Real-time social proof notifications:
Website personalization — showing different content to different visitor segments.
This was Proof's differentiator, but the company has shifted focus back to Pulse.
Proof is used by 25,000+ websites, mostly for SaaS signup pages, course/webinar registration pages, e-commerce stores, and lead generation funnels.
This is the biggest difference.
That's 3-5x cheaper.
A SaaS with 5,000 monthly visitors pays $79/mo with Proof. With Shoutjar? €15/mo.
Annual cost: Proof = $948. Shoutjar = €180. You save $750+/year.
Proof doesn't find testimonials. It tracks visitor activity on YOUR site.
Shoutjar goes OUT and finds mentions of your brand on Twitter, Reddit, Product Hunt, Hacker News, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube — even when people don't tag you.
Proof doesn't import reviews from anywhere.
Shoutjar imports from G2, Capterra, Trustpilot, Google Reviews, Yelp — with one click.
Proof has one format: small popup notifications in the corner of the screen.
Shoutjar offers 5+ widget styles: Grid, Carousel, Marquee, Badge, Single Spotlight. Embed them anywhere on your pages — not just as popups.
Proof doesn't generate content.
Shoutjar turns any review into Twitter posts, LinkedIn posts, and quote images — automatically.
Proof doesn't have this.
Shoutjar creates a dedicated testimonial page. Link it from sales decks, cold emails, and social bios.
Proof only offers a 14-day trial.
Shoutjar has a free plan you can use indefinitely.
Let's be fair — Proof does some things Shoutjar doesn't:
"Sarah from London just signed up" popups. This is Proof's core product and they do it well. Shoutjar doesn't do this.
All Proof plans include A/B testing. Test different notifications, messaging, and timing. Shoutjar doesn't have built-in A/B testing.
"88 people are viewing this page" — creates urgency. Proof has this, Shoutjar doesn't.
"142 people downloaded this ebook in the last 24 hours" — aggregate social proof. Powerful for high-traffic pages.
Proof tracks exactly how notifications impact your conversion rate with built-in analytics.
Based on reviews from Capterra, G2, and community forums:
The most common complaint. Proof starts at $79/mo — that's just for 10,000 visitors. Many startups and small businesses can't justify this cost for popup notifications.
"UseProof's pricing starts at around $29/month, but for websites with higher traffic, it can quickly go beyond $79/month." — WiserNotify
Proof loads external scripts that can add 300-500ms to your page load time. For conversion-optimized pages, that's significant.
Proof only does popup notifications. It doesn't help you collect testimonials, find reviews on social media, import from review platforms, create social content, or build a testimonial page. If you need more than popups, you need a second (or third) tool.
Some users report slow response times from Proof's support team. Multiple reviews mention days-long wait for responses.
Proof only has a 14-day trial. No free tier to test the product long-term.
Pricing is based on unique visitors to your site. As your traffic grows, your cost grows.
Flat fee. No visitor limits. No surprise charges.
| Traffic Level | Proof (Annual) | Shoutjar (Annual) | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 visitors/mo | $948 | €180 | ~$750 |
| 15,000 visitors/mo | $1,548 | €180 | ~$1,350 |
| 30,000 visitors/mo | $2,388 | €588 | ~$1,750 |
Shoutjar costs less in ONE month than Proof costs per year at similar scale.
Proof is a conversion optimization tool for popups.
Shoutjar is a testimonial management and amplification tool.
If you want both, you can use both — they don't conflict.
But if you're choosing one tool for social proof? Shoutjar gives you more for less.
Setup takes about 10 minutes:
Save $30-150/mo from day one.
It depends on what you use Proof for. If you use Proof for real-time activity notifications (popups), Shoutjar doesn't do that. If you want a broader social proof tool that collects, displays, and amplifies testimonials — Shoutjar is a more complete solution at a fraction of the cost.
Find testimonials. Display them beautifully. Turn them into content. Starting at €15/mo.
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