The TrustPulse Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about TrustPulse in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
TrustPulse
The Insider’s Guide
Social proof notifications that show real visitor activity
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among popup and widget tools, read from TrustPulse’s own pages.
Made by Retyp, LLC · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from TrustPulse’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on TrustPulse’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 12 of the 25 other popup and widget tools we grade
TrustPulse puts small notifications on a website that show real activity such as recent purchases and signups, how many people acted in a time window, and welcome messages. It is installed with a JavaScript snippet, and prices follow monthly unique visitors and the number of sites. It is made by Retyp, LLC, the team behind OptinMonster.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about TrustPulse, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No rating on record; you install a snippet and set up notifications.
- 1
Best for social proof notifications for a single site
TrustPulse shows real-time social proof notifications, from $9 a month for one site, with a first-year rate of $5 on annual billing.
- 2
Paid plans start at $5 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $9 per month at renewal, after a first year for $5 a month.
- 3
There is a free plan
A start-free link on the pricing page offers brand-new sites up to 500 sessions.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Real-time event tracking
Shows a live stream of actions on the site, such as purchases, demo registrations and newsletter signups.
- 6
On-fire notifications
Shows how many people took an action in a given period, aimed at landing pages and checkouts.
- 7
Targeting and timing rules
Page-level targeting and timed display on every plan; mobile device targeting from Plus; notification looping and activity expiration from Pro.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 12 of 25
That is against the other popup and widget tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
You could make the core of TrustPulse for yourself: popups and reports.
TrustPulse at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $9 per month at renewal, after a first year for $5 a month
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Retyp, LLC
- Category
- Popups & Website Widgets
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for social proof notifications for a single site
TrustPulse shows real-time social proof notifications, from $9 a month for one site, with a first-year rate of $5 on annual billing. Visitor caps start at 1,500 on Basic, and the free option is a link for brand-new sites with 500 sessions.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Basic is $9 a month at renewal, on the edge of the $9 cheaper quarter; $5 a month is a first-year introductory rate. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A start-free link offers brand-new sites up to 500 sessions; the pricing table lists only paid plans. |
| Features | C | Real-time event tracking, targeting, design controls and analytics. It is social proof only, and analytics notifications start at Plus. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record; you install a snippet and set up notifications. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with seven integrations listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who TrustPulse is for
- Fits if you run one site and want social proof notifications at about $9
- Works for brand-new sites that fit inside 500 free sessions
Who it is not for
- Tight if your site has any traffic, since the free option stops at 500 sessions for brand-new sites
- Watch out: $5, $10, $19 and $39 are introductory rates, and renewals are at full price
- Watch out: Basic caps visitors at 1,500 and covers one site
- Skip it if you want branding removed, as that starts at Pro at $34
- Watch out: analytics notifications and action messages need Plus
Good to know
Good for
- Small sites and blogs that want social proof on a low monthly price
- Agencies managing several sites on the Growth plan, which adds sub-accounts
- WordPress and WooCommerce store owners already familiar with OptinMonster
Worth knowing
- The $5, $10, $19 and $39 rates are introductory annual prices; the page says renewals are at full price.
- Visitor caps run from 1,500 on Basic to 100,000 on Growth; the site offers enterprise plans for sites above 1,000,000 monthly visitors.
- Analytics notifications and action messages start at Plus, and branding removal at Pro.
- The free option is a link for brand-new sites; the pricing table itself lists only the four paid plans.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$5
A month to start. There is a free plan too
TrustPulse has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month at renewal, after a first year for $5 a month.
Brand-new site
$0
for up to 500 sessions
Offered through a start-free link for brand-new sites; the page gives no other terms.
Basic
$9
per month for 1 site, billed annually
1 site and 1,500 unique visitors a month, with recent activity, on-fire and welcome messages. First year $5 a month.
Plus
$17
per month for 2 sites, billed annually
2 sites and 10,000 unique visitors a month, plus analytics notifications, action messages and mobile targeting. First year $10 a month.
Pro
$34
per month for 5 sites, billed annually
5 sites and 25,000 visitors a month, with WooCommerce, Google Analytics, branding removal and priority support. First year $19.
Growth
$50
per month for 10 sites, billed annually
10 sites and 100,000 visitors a month, with unlimited sub-accounts and premium support. First year $39 a month.
The free plan
A start-free link on the pricing page offers brand-new sites up to 500 sessions.
Read from trustpulse.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Introductory annual pricing
Annual purchases only: Basic $5, Plus $10, Pro $19 and Growth $39 a month for the first term, then renewal at full price.
Stated on trustpulse.comOther savings
14-day money-back guarantee
The pricing page says TrustPulse refunds 100% of your money if you reach out within the first 14 days.
Stated on trustpulse.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Social proof notifications that show real visitor activity. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, popups.
Real-time event tracking, targeting, design controls and analytics.
- Real-time event tracking
- Shows a live stream of actions on the site, such as purchases, demo registrations and newsletter signups.
- On-fire notifications
- Shows how many people took an action in a given period, aimed at landing pages and checkouts.
- Targeting and timing rules
- Page-level targeting and timed display on every plan; mobile device targeting from Plus; notification looping and activity expiration from Pro.
- Design controls
- Edit message, colors and images in a point-and-click editor, with position, icon and corner controls. Branding removal starts on Pro.
- Activity capture
- AutoMagic, Zapier and element-click capture feed events into notifications; WooCommerce capture is listed from Pro.
- Analytics
- Tracks conversion goals and shows which pages convert best; a Google Analytics connection is listed from Pro.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- WordPress
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
- BigCommerce
- Squarespace
- Zapier
- Google Analytics
TrustPulse is made by Retyp, LLC.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
12/25
Other popup and widget tools it is graded above
TrustPulse's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 12 of the 25 other popup and widget tools we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 17 of 25) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $18.25 for the category: 1 of the 23 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 26 popup and widget tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. TrustPulse’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 17 of 25
- CFree plan and trialAbove 5 of 25
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 25
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 25
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 25
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 24 popup and widget tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. TrustPulse is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
You could make the core of TrustPulse for yourself: popups and reports.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $60 a year.
What you could make
- Popups and reports: an app builder makes these well.
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- It plugs into other products, WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce among them.
What this rests on. TrustPulse’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
ProveSource, Nudgify, OptinMonster, Wisepops and Popupsmart
The 5 tools TrustPulse is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
ProveSource
Free plan · from $24/mo
Social proof notifications for websites and online stores.
- 2.6GPA
Nudgify
Free plan · from $9/mo
- 1.8GPA
OptinMonster
From $210/yr
Pop-ups, floating bars and opt-in forms added to an existing site.
- TrustPulse has a free plan. OptinMonster does not.
- TrustPulse also covers reports.
- OptinMonster also covers templates, no-code, forms and a/B testing.
- 2.4GPA
Wisepops
Free trial · from $299/mo
Popups, on-site feeds, web push and A/B tests for online stores.
- TrustPulse has a free plan. Wisepops does not, though it has a free trial.
- TrustPulse also covers reports.
- Wisepops also covers a/B testing.
- 2.4GPA
Popupsmart
Free plan · from $32.50/mo
No-code popup builder with AI drafting and 500+ templates.
- TrustPulse also covers reports.
- Popupsmart also covers templates, no-code, forms and a/B testing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is TrustPulse free?
TrustPulse has a free plan. A start-free link on the pricing page offers brand-new sites up to 500 sessions.
How much does TrustPulse cost?
TrustPulse lists 5 plans. Brand-new site: $0 for up to 500 sessions.
What platforms does TrustPulse work on?
TrustPulse is available on Web.
Does TrustPulse offer any discounts?
TrustPulse publicly lists the following: Introductory annual pricing; 14-day money-back guarantee.
Does TrustPulse have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. TrustPulse is listed for Web.
Does TrustPulse have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. TrustPulse is listed for Web.
Is TrustPulse open source?
TrustPulse is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does TrustPulse integrate with?
TrustPulse's listing names WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Zapier and Google Analytics.
Who makes TrustPulse?
TrustPulse is made by Retyp, LLC.
What are the alternatives to TrustPulse?
The closest alternatives to TrustPulse in our directory are ProveSource, Nudgify, OptinMonster, Wisepops and Popupsmart.
How does TrustPulse compare with other popup and widget tools?
TrustPulse's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 12 of the 25 other popup and widget tools we grade, and level with 8.
Is TrustPulse good value for money?
ToolGPA grades TrustPulse B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $18.25 for the category: 1 of the 23 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of TrustPulse?
You could make the core of TrustPulse for yourself: popups and reports.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from TrustPulse’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from TrustPulse's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Retyp, LLC. Prices change, so check trustpulse.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- TrustPulse, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/trustpulse
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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