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Head-to-head · Salon Reputation Management Software

TrueReview vs ReviewBoost

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score TrueReview #6 in Salon Reputation Management Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit TrueReview
ReviewBoost #7 in Salon Reputation Management Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit ReviewBoost

TrueReview leads on 0 checks, ReviewBoost on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTrueReview · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly ReviewBoost
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresReviewBoost · 1 of 3

TrueReview scores higher on our rubric for salon reputation management software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

ReviewBoost offers free plan; TrueReview doesn't.

TrueReview is the better fit for salons needing broad review-source coverage. ReviewBoost is the better fit for small salons wanting free SMS-based review campaigns.

  • TrueReview fits best

    Salons needing broad review-source coverage

  • ReviewBoost fits best

    Small salons wanting free SMS-based review campaigns

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Side by side

Feature TrueReview 8.8/10 Visit ↗ ReviewBoost 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in Salon Reputation Management Software #7 in Salon Reputation Management Software
Best for Salons needing broad review-source coverage Small salons wanting free SMS-based review campaigns
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo $29/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days · card required 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Phone, Docs Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business
Features TrueReview 0/3 · ReviewBoost 1/3
Review requests Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Response workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sentiment analysis Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Review sources Google, Facebook, Zillow, BBB, Trustpilot, Tripadvisor, Zocdoc, WebMD, Avvo, Lawyers.com, Angi, OpenTable, Apartments, HomeAdvisor, TrueReview Google, Yelp
Location limit 1 locations Not checked yet
Team seat limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Monitors many review platforms and supports custom links
  • Automates email and SMS requests, follow-ups, and alerts
  • Adds AI replies, policy detection, widgets, and multi-location tools
  • Free plan includes 10 SMS requests and a Google review link.
  • Private negative-feedback capture helps separate issues from public reviews.
  • Business adds unlimited SMS requests, custom branding, and all review platforms.
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Starter monitors up to 3 review sources and one location
  • SMS availability is limited to the US and Canada upon verification
  • The Free plan is limited to 10 SMS review requests per month.
  • The Pro annual presentation pairs $468/year with $39/month pricing.
  • Its documented platform surface centers on web and API access.
Our verdict

TrueReview is review management software for salons, agencies, and multi-location organizations. It combines automated review requests, customer feedback and surveys, review monitoring, alerts, response tools, tagging, filtering, and…

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ReviewBoost is a review management platform for local businesses such as hair salons and spas. It automates SMS review requests after a service, routes satisfied customers toward review platforms, and captures negative feedback privately.…

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  1. TrueReviewSalon Reputation Management Software 8.814-day trial
  2. ReviewBoostSalon Reputation Management Software 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TrueReview — where it wins

    • Monitors many review platforms and supports custom links
    • Automates email and SMS requests, follow-ups, and alerts
    • Adds AI replies, policy detection, widgets, and multi-location tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Starter monitors up to 3 review sources and one location
    • SMS availability is limited to the US and Canada upon verification

  • ReviewBoost — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 10 SMS requests and a Google review link.
    • Private negative-feedback capture helps separate issues from public reviews.
    • Business adds unlimited SMS requests, custom branding, and all review platforms.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 10 SMS review requests per month.
    • The Pro annual presentation pairs $468/year with $39/month pricing.
    • Its documented platform surface centers on web and API access.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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