Boast Alternatives for Video Testimonials (2026)

Quick answer: Boast (boast.io) is a strong video testimonial tool, but its lowest plan costs $50-59 per month and it has no permanent free plan. If you sell through Stripe, Proven Praise is a lower-cost Boast alternative. It has a free plan, costs $29/month for automatic requests, and links each video to signed proof of payment.

We checked every Boast fact on the Boast pricing page and the Boast home page on 23 October 2026. If Boast did not show a fact, this page says so.

Disclosure: Proven Praise publishes this page. We show where Boast is stronger, and Boast is stronger in several areas.

Who is Boast for?

Boast is for teams that collect a high volume of video testimonials and want long, high-quality video. The Boast home page names these industries: real estate, health and wellness, software companies, creators and consultants, nonprofits, financial services and agencies. It says "Over 10,000 organizations have collected video testimonials with Boast."

Boast customers record a video on any device with a camera, through a link or a form on your website. Boast sends automatic email reminders, and text message reminders on higher plans. You approve each response before you publish it.

Boast plans as of October 2026

Boast has 3 published plans and a custom Enterprise option. All prices come from the Boast pricing page on 23 October 2026.

Boast offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card. During the trial, videos, widgets and forms show a watermark and a trial notice. The Boast FAQ says "we simply do not offer refunds". You can cancel a monthly plan at any time.

Boast vs Proven Praise: comparison table

Key takeaway: Boast gives longer, higher-quality video and more ways to ask. Proven Praise costs less, has a free plan, and proves that each speaker paid.

Where Boast is stronger

Boast is the better choice in these cases, based on its own site as of October 2026:

1. Long videos. Boast allows 5 minutes on Basic and 15 minutes on Premium. Proven Praise allows 3 minutes.
2. 4K video. Boast Premium records in 4K. Proven Praise records up to 1080p.
3. SMS requests. Boast Team and Premium send text message sequences. Proven Praise sends email only.
4. Video editing. Boast lists trim, cut and reorder, plus intros, outros, watermarks and music. Proven Praise cuts clips but does not add intros or music.
5. Rewards. Boast documents gift cards and rewards through Zapier with providers such as Tango Card (Boast support). Proven Praise only discloses a thank-you gift that you give yourself.
6. Any payment method. Boast does not depend on Stripe. Proven Praise only works with Stripe payments.

If you need in-depth case study videos longer than 3 minutes, Boast Team or Premium is a better fit.

Where Proven Praise is stronger

Proven Praise is stronger for small Stripe businesses that want proof and low cost.

1. A free plan. You can collect 3 video testimonials in total at no cost. Boast has only a 14-day trial.
2. A lower price for automation. Starter costs $29/month for automatic requests and 25 new video testimonials per month. Boast Basic costs $50-59/month.
3. Signed proof of payment. Each testimonial gets a "Verified customer" badge. It links to a page with the payment date, an amount range and "through Stripe". Anyone can check the Ed25519 signature. Read how verification works.
4. AI clips that keep the exact words. AI picks 1-3 captioned clips and one quote. The quote and the captions are word for word from the transcript.
5. Requests from Stripe without Zapier. Proven Praise reads your Stripe payments directly and sends one request after the wait that you set.
6. Customer control. The customer chooses where you can use the video and can remove it at any time.
7. Control from AI tools. Paid plans include an MCP server for Claude and other AI tools. See AI tool setup.

Short clips are often easier to use on a sales page than a 10-minute video. Our guide to video testimonials explains how to use clips.

Other Boast alternatives

Each fact below comes from the vendor's own pricing page on 23 October 2026.

For a full comparison of video tools, read our video testimonial software guide. We also compare Trustmary alternatives and Shapo alternatives.

How to switch from Boast to Proven Praise

Boast does not give refunds, so plan the switch for the end of your billing period. Then do these steps:

1. Download the Boast videos that you want to keep. The Boast home page says you can download testimonial videos.
2. Make a free Proven Praise account.
3. Connect Stripe with the read-only Stripe App. See getting started.
4. Set the wait time after a payment. The default is 7 days.
5. Send manual request links to customers who paid recently.
6. Approve the new testimonials.
7. Add a Proven Praise wall or card to your pages. See embed options.
8. Cancel Boast before the next billing date.

Proven Praise does not upload old videos from Boast. Its "Verified customer" badge only applies to testimonials that it collects from a Stripe payment.

Frequently asked questions

Does Boast have a free plan?

No. As of October 2026, Boast has no permanent free plan. It offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card. During the trial, videos, widgets and forms show a watermark. Proven Praise has a free plan with 3 video testimonials in total.

How much does Boast cost?

Boast Basic costs $59/month billed monthly or $50/month billed annually, as of October 2026. Team costs $119 or $100, and Premium costs $249 or $208. Enterprise has a custom price. Boast does not offer refunds, according to its pricing page FAQ.

What is the cheapest Boast alternative?

Of the tools on this page, Famewall Standard is the lowest paid plan at $12/month, with 6 videos. Proven Praise and Senja both have free plans. Proven Praise Starter costs $29/month and adds automatic requests after each Stripe payment.

Can Proven Praise record videos longer than 3 minutes?

No. Proven Praise allows videos of up to 3 minutes. AI then selects 1-3 clips of 15-45 seconds for your website. If you need 10-15 minute case study videos, Boast Team or Premium fits that need better.

Does Proven Praise send text message requests?

No. Proven Praise sends one email after a Stripe payment and one reminder 4 days later if the customer does not open the link. You can also copy a request link and share it in any channel yourself. Boast Team and Premium send SMS sequences.

Can I give customers a gift for a testimonial?

Yes, with both tools. Boast connects to gift card services through Zapier. Proven Praise does not send gifts, but it discloses your gift in the request and on every public view. Read our guide on incentivized reviews before you offer one.

Conclusion

• Boast is a strong tool for long, high-quality video with SMS reminders.
• It starts at $50-59/month, with no free plan and no refunds, as of October 2026.
• Proven Praise has a free plan and costs $29/month for automatic Stripe requests.
• Proven Praise adds AI clips with exact words and a signed proof of payment.

If your customers pay through Stripe, see the Proven Praise plans and start with the free plan.