Headless vs Plugin

Build Custom Experiences,
Not Just Widgets

Judge.me is the best Shopify plugin. Reviewlee is the best review infrastructure for everything else—Next.js, SaaS, and custom platforms.

Judge.me

Shopify Plugin
Starting Price
$15/mo
Awesome Plan (Effective)
  • Great price for basic stores
  • Tied to Shopify ecosystem
  • API limited to e-comm
  • Generic widget designs
  • Export is possible
  • Focus on "Medals" & Badges

Reviewlee

Infrastructure
Starting Price
$39/mo
Starter Plan
  • Full Headless API
  • Platform Agnostic (Next/React)
  • Developer-First & Typed
  • 100% Custom UI Components
  • Native JSON Ownership
  • B2B & SaaS Ready
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Platform vs Plugin

If you're running a standard Shopify store, use Judge.me. If you're building a custom brand or software, use Reviewlee.

Feature
Judge.me
Reviewlee
Pricing Model
$15/mo (Flat)
$39/mo (Volume)
Platform
Shopify Focused
Any Stack (React/Next)
Data Access
CSV Export
Full API & JSON
API Quality
REST (E-comm specific)
Modern REST (Universal)
UI Control
Themes & CSS
Headless / Verified UI
Branding
Powered by Judge.me
100% White-Label
Support
Chat & Email
Developer Direct

Not Just for Shopify

Don't limit your reviews to one e-commerce platform. Reviewlee works wherever your code runs.

Headless Freedom

Build completely custom review interfaces using our API, instead of fighting with iframe widgets.

B2B & SaaS Ready

Judge.me is for products. Reviewlee is for businesses, services, and software.

Ready to build something custom?

Join the developers and founders building custom review experiences with Reviewlee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good alternative to Judge.me?

Reviewlee is a transparent, API-first review infrastructure platform built for businesses who want full ownership of their review data. Unlike Judge.me, Reviewlee includes data export in CSV and JSON, full API access on paid plans, and starts at $39/month with no annual lock-in.

How does Reviewlee's pricing compare to Judge.me?

Reviewlee starts at $39/month (Starter) with the Growth plan at $79/month including full API access. All plans include monthly billing with no annual lock-in. A 14-day free trial with Growth features is available — no credit card required.

Can I switch from Judge.me to Reviewlee?

Yes. Reviewlee supports importing historical review data via CSV upload or API. You can bring your existing reviews from Judge.me or other platforms and consolidate them in one place with full export capability.

Does Reviewlee have an API?

Yes. Reviewlee provides full REST API access included from the Growth plan ($79/month). You get API access for review management, widget customization, and data export — all included without additional fees.

Can I export and own my review data with Reviewlee?

Yes. Reviewlee gives you full ownership of all your review data. Export every review to CSV or JSON at any time. Your data remains preserved even if you pause or cancel your subscription — we're a hosting facility, not a gatekeeper.

How does Reviewlee verify reviews are authentic?

Reviewlee supports multiple verification modes: email verification, proof of purchase validation, and manual verification. Moderation is transparent — businesses can hide reviews but cannot silently delete them. Every action is recorded in a visible audit trail.