Revo vs Ali Reviews
Ali Reviews is built for dropshipping stores, with AliExpress review importing. Plans start at $9.90/mo but cap the number of reviews and request emails on lower tiers.
What it actually costs.
$9.99/mo
Every feature included. No tiers, no limits.
From $9.90/mo
Features vary by tier and volume.
Side-by-side comparison.
| Feature | Revo | Ali Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Photo & Video Reviews | ||
| Automated Collection | ||
| Discount Incentives | ||
| SEO Rich Snippets | ||
| Review Moderation | ||
| Analytics & Insights | ||
| CSV Import & Export | ||
| Custom Widgets | ||
| Free Trial Available | ||
| Unlimited Reviews |
Key advantages.
- Unlimited reviews and emails at $9.99/mo (Ali Reviews caps these on lower tiers)
- Widget designs suited for stores beyond dropshipping
- Full video review support
- Better analytics dashboard
- No review count limits that penalize growth
Switch in minutes.
How to move from Ali Reviews to Revo. Takes about ten minutes.
- 1Export your reviews from Ali Reviews as CSV
- 2Install Revo from the Shopify App Store
- 3Import your review history with Revo's CSV tool
- 4Set up your widgets and email settings
- 5Remove Ali Reviews from your store
A closer look.
Ali Reviews carved out a niche by making it simple to import reviews from AliExpress, which made it a natural choice for dropshipping stores that needed social proof before they had real customers. That AliExpress import feature is genuinely useful for stores in the early stages of building trust. But as a store matures and starts collecting authentic customer reviews, Ali Reviews' limitations become harder to overlook.
The base plan at $9.90/mo caps both review counts and the number of request emails you can send. To remove those caps, you need to move to higher tiers that cost significantly more. Revo charges $9.99/mo for unlimited reviews, unlimited request emails, and the full feature set. The price difference at the entry level is negligible, but the value gap widens as your store grows.
Ali Reviews' widget designs lean toward the dropshipping aesthetic, which works for that market but can feel out of place on branded stores that want a more refined look. Revo's widgets are designed to complement any Shopify theme, from minimal to editorial to bold. The customization options let you match your storefront without compromising on design quality.
For dropshipping merchants who have built a real brand and want review tools that reflect that evolution, Revo is a strong next step. For stores that were never in the dropshipping space to begin with, Revo offers a more versatile foundation. Reviews import cleanly via CSV, and the setup process takes minutes.
What merchants say.
- Review and email caps on lower-tier plans limit growth
- Widget designs are geared toward dropshipping stores, not branded shops
- Higher tiers needed to remove volume restrictions get expensive
- Limited video review support compared to dedicated review platforms
Ready to start collecting reviews?
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