Looking for a Trustpilot alternative?
OtterHonest is a review platform where every review is verified by email, businesses respond for free, and rankings are based on real ratings.
No fake reviews. No paywalls. No pay-to-play.
Try OtterHonest free →Why businesses are switching
Trustpilot pioneered online reviews, but the platform has grown expensive and increasingly difficult to trust. Here's how OtterHonest does it differently.
Every review is verified
On Trustpilot, anyone can leave a review without being a customer. On OtterHonest, every reviewer must verify their email before the review goes live. Simple, but it changes everything.
Free to respond, always
Trustpilot charges businesses hundreds per month just to respond to reviews. On OtterHonest, responding to your reviews is free on every plan. Your reputation shouldn't have a paywall.
No pay-to-play rankings
On OtterHonest, your ranking is based on your actual verified rating. Paying customers and free customers are treated exactly the same. Your score reflects reality, not your budget.
Feature comparison
A side-by-side look at what you get.
| Feature | OtterHonest | Trustpilot |
|---|---|---|
| Review verification | Email verified (every review) | Optional, most reviews unverified |
| Respond to reviews | Free, all plans | Paid plans only |
| Business profile | Free, full-featured | Free but limited, paid to customize |
| See who views your profile | Free analytics | Paid plans only |
| Review removal by business | Not possible | Can report, sometimes removed |
| Data ownership | You own your data, export anytime | Data lives on Trustpilot |
| Pricing | Free (early access) | From $259/month for basic features |
| Fake review protection | Email verification required | AI detection, still widespread |
| Review widgets | Free embeddable widgets | Paid plans only |
| Public rating distribution | Yes, always visible | Yes |
| SEO for your business | Public profile with schema markup | Trustpilot domain ranks, not yours |
| Commission or per-review fees | None | None, but features locked behind paywall |
Switching takes 2 minutes
No migration needed. Start fresh with verified reviews.
Create your profile
Sign up, add your business name, logo, and description. Takes 60 seconds.
Share your review link
Send your unique OtterHonest link to customers via email, SMS, or on your website.
Collect verified reviews
Customers leave reviews, verify by email, and you build a trusted profile with real feedback.
Ready to try the honest alternative?
Create your free profile and start collecting verified reviews today.
Get started free →Common questions
What businesses ask before switching from Trustpilot.
Can I import my Trustpilot reviews?
Not currently. OtterHonest focuses on verified reviews, so we only display reviews that have been verified through our email confirmation process. This is what makes them trustworthy. You can start collecting new verified reviews immediately.
Is OtterHonest really free?
Yes. During our early access period, all features are free with no limits. When we introduce paid plans later, your existing features will remain free. We will never charge you to respond to your own reviews.
What if I get a fake review on OtterHonest?
Every review requires email verification, which eliminates most fake reviews. If you believe a verified review is fraudulent, you can flag it from your dashboard and our team will investigate. Businesses cannot delete reviews, but fraudulent ones will be removed after review.
How does OtterHonest make money if it's free?
We plan to introduce Pro plans with advanced features like competitor comparison, custom branding, and priority support. The core features that every business needs (profile, reviews, responses, analytics) will stay free.
Should I keep my Trustpilot profile?
That's up to you. Many businesses maintain profiles on multiple platforms. OtterHonest gives you a profile you actually own, with reviews you can trust. Use both, or make the switch when you're ready.