Google reviews comparison
Elfsight Alternative: Google Reviews
Elfsight is a visual widget editor with a big catalog. VerifiedWidget focuses only on showcasing Google reviews.
Updated October 2026
Quick verdict
Elfsight suits a team that wants a polished editor and may use its other website widgets too. Its Google Reviews page shows a review header, a button that asks visitors to write a review, flexible colors and an AI summary card.
VerifiedWidget suits a business that wants Google reviews on many pages: saved collections, a public reviews page and business identity schema. For a plain badge, compare free limits first.
VerifiedWidget vs Elfsight at a glance
| Need | VerifiedWidget | Elfsight |
|---|---|---|
| Google review display | Google Maps link | Google Reviews widget inside a catalog of more than 90 website widgets |
| Sync frequency | Free: monthly. Reviews: automatic | Automatic; its features page says new reviews show right after they post on Google |
| Layouts | Grid, masonry, carousel, slider, badge, list, review pop-up, editorial wall, photo story, video spotlight, service proof | Six layout variations on its Google Reviews page |
| Free plan | 1 widget, 1 business, 20 reviews, branding shown | One Google Reviews widget, 200 monthly views, branding shown |
| Starting paid price | $99/year, 100,000 monthly views | Basic $5/month (3 widgets, 5,000 views), Pro $10 (9, 50,000), Premium $20 (21, 150,000), billed yearly |
| View limits | Free 10,000/month; paid 100,000 to 1 million | Free 200; tiers run from 5,000 up to unlimited on its top plan |
Sources: product page, features, pricing. Plans change, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Where Elfsight is stronger
Elfsight's editor is the draw. You can change colors, header, layout and the AI summary card visually, and filter by rating and exclude keywords or reviewers.
Its prices are low for light use. Basic is $5 a month on yearly billing for three widgets and 5,000 views, well below our $99 a year. Elfsight also sells more than 90 other widgets, from social feeds to forms and chat.
Where VerifiedWidget is stronger
The free plan has 50 times the views: 10,000 a month against 200, though it imports 20 reviews and refreshes them monthly.
Every plan has review export and named collections, and there is a public reviews page for search and AI tools to read. Reviews adds automatic sync, unlimited widgets and up to 20 businesses.
Before you decide
Elfsight's pricing page says going over the monthly view limit temporarily switches the widget off. Each tier also caps widgets: 3 on Basic, 9 on Pro and 21 on Premium. VerifiedWidget Reviews has unlimited widgets and up to 20 businesses. Estimate page visits and widget count before you compare totals.
Neither product can earn you review stars in Google search for your own reviews on your own site. Here is why.
Switching from Elfsight
- Copy your Google Maps link and create a free VerifiedWidget account.
- Pick a layout and colors, and check the mobile preview. Nothing from Elfsight transfers, so rebuild its filters by hand.
- Paste the script on a staging page next to your Elfsight widget and compare review links, width and load behavior.
- Remove the Elfsight embed and publish. Keep a note of the old settings in case you want to roll back.
Frequently asked questions
Is VerifiedWidget an Elfsight replacement on any website?
It works wherever you can add custom code. Check your site's editor and security settings first.
Can I keep my Elfsight widget while testing?
Yes. Test on a staging page or separate section, then remove the old embed.
Will my Elfsight design move automatically?
No. Recreate colors and review filters in VerifiedWidget.
Which free plan allows more views?
VerifiedWidget lists 10,000 a month; Elfsight's Google Reviews pricing page lists 200.
Try VerifiedWidget next to Elfsight
Connect your Google listing, preview the layout, and test the embed on one page.