Customer Reviews for WooCommerce vs Rich Showcase for Google Reviews
Updated 13 Oct 2026. 16 features compared side by side.
Free WooCommerce review plugin by CusRev with automatic review reminders, photo and video reviews, Q&A, review coupons and Google Shopping review feeds.
Rich Plugins' free Google reviews widget with slider, grid, list and badge layouts; the Business version adds Facebook, Yelp, filters and rich snippets.
Choose Customer Reviews for WooCommerce if…
- You need collect reviews on your site and WooCommerce product reviews
- You also want testimonials manager and review request emails
- You want the more complete feature set (78/100 vs 54/100)
- You want the lower entry price ($59.99/yr vs $85/yr)
Choose Rich Showcase for Google Reviews if…
- You need Google reviews and Facebook reviews
- You also want other review platforms
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce includes 6 features that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews lacks, including Collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and Testimonials manager; Rich Showcase for Google Reviews has 3 that Customer Reviews for WooCommerce lacks, including Google reviews, Facebook reviews and Other review platforms. Both include 7 of the 16 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Customer Reviews for WooCommerce Rich Showcase for Google ReviewsReview sources3/63/6
Visitors and customers review products on site; aggregated forms and a shortcode also take store reviews.
No review form; a 'review us on Google' button links visitors to Google.
Only collects reviews from your own customers; no Google Business import.
Free: unlimited places, 10 reviews without a key or daily updates with your own key.
Facebook is used for sharing reviews, not for importing recommendations.
Facebook reviews in the Business Reviews Bundle; a separate free Facebook plugin also exists.
No import from Trustpilot, Yelp, Tripadvisor or similar platforms.
Business adds Yelp and, per the changelog, TripAdvisor reviews.
Built on WooCommerce reviews, adding media, criteria, voting, filters and Q&A.
No WooCommerce product review features.
Store reviews can be shown in grids and sliders, but there is no hand-picked testimonial manager.
Displays platform reviews only; no manual testimonials.
Display & SEO5/55/5
Shortcodes and blocks for grids, lists and sliders, plus trust badges and a floating badge.
Free slider, grid, list, rating and floating badge layouts; Business adds flash, tag and trust badges.
Rating summary bar on product pages and trust badges showing verified review counts.
Rating layout and badges show average stars and review count.
Adds JSON-LD review markup with GTIN, MPN and brand fields.
Google rich snippets included in the Business version.
Customers can attach pictures and videos to their reviews.
Business slider can show photos attached to Google reviews; no video.
Visitors filter by rating, search reviews and change sorting; tags also supported.
Business adds include/exclude word and minimum rating filters plus extra sorting.
Collecting & managing5/52/5
Unlimited automatic or manual reminder emails after orders, with follow-ups.
Only a write-a-review button; no automatic request emails.
Automatic discount coupons for reviewers, including discount tiers.
No coupons or points for reviews.
Moderate reviews and reply to them from the admin; replies can be emailed to customers.
Hide individual reviews free; Business adds AI-generated replies to reviews.
Verified owner labels plus optional independent verification through CusRev.
No verified-customer labels.
CSV import and export of reviews, media and Q&A.
Business includes a migration tool from older Rich Plugins Google/Yelp plugins; no CSV.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Basic | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Professional | $59.99 per year, 1 site |
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Business - Single site | $85 per year, 1 site |
| Business - 5 sites | $120 per year, 5 sites |
| Business - 15 sites | $199 per year, 15 sites |
| Business - 30 sites | $260 per year, 30 sites |
| Business - 50 sites | $375 per year, 50 sites |
| Business - 100 sites | $650 per year, 100 sites |
Downloads trend
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce
36,264 downloads last week
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews
24,937 downloads last week
Verdict
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce scores higher on our feature checklist (78/100 against 54/100) and includes collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and testimonials manager that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews does not. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews still has the edge on Google reviews and Facebook reviews. Paid plans start at $59.99/yr for Customer Reviews for WooCommerce and $85/yr for Rich Showcase for Google Reviews. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce: included. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. Visitors and customers review products on site; aggregated forms and a shortcode also take store reviews.
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce: not included. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: included. Free: unlimited places, 10 reviews without a key or daily updates with your own key.
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce: included. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. Built on WooCommerce reviews, adding media, criteria, voting, filters and Q&A.
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce: partial. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. Store reviews can be shown in grids and sliders, but there is no hand-picked testimonial manager.
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce: included. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: not included. Unlimited automatic or manual reminder emails after orders, with follow-ups.
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce: not included. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews: paid version (Business). Facebook reviews in the Business Reviews Bundle; a separate free Facebook plugin also exists.
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FAQ
Which is better, Customer Reviews for WooCommerce or Rich Showcase for Google Reviews?
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce scores higher on our feature checklist (78/100 against 54/100) and includes collect reviews on your site, WooCommerce product reviews and testimonials manager that Rich Showcase for Google Reviews does not. Rich Showcase for Google Reviews still has the edge on Google reviews and Facebook reviews. Paid plans start at $59.99/yr for Customer Reviews for WooCommerce and $85/yr for Rich Showcase for Google Reviews. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce includes 13 of the 16 features we track, against 10 for Rich Showcase for Google Reviews. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Customer Reviews for WooCommerce free?
Customer Reviews for WooCommerce has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $59.99/yr.
Is Rich Showcase for Google Reviews free?
Rich Showcase for Google Reviews has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $85/yr.
Feature data last changed 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Customer Reviews for WooCommerce or Rich Showcase for Google Reviews. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.