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WeWidget vs Elfsight

An honest look at both options for embedding Google reviews on your website. Pricing, view limits, and the key trade-offs.

What each product is

★WeWidget

Purpose-built for Google reviews. One product, one use case: embed your Google Business Profile reviews on your website. Flat monthly pricing, no view caps, one snippet of code.

◆Elfsight

A comprehensive widget platform with 80+ widget types — Instagram feeds, countdown timers, social proof, forms, chat, and more. Google reviews is one widget in a large catalogue.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature★ WeWidget◆ Elfsight
Monthly price£9/mo (flat)$5–$20/mo per widget type
Free plan7-day free trialYes — 200 views/mo, Elfsight branding
Monthly view limitsNone✓200–150,000 depending on plan
Branding-freeYes✓Paid plan required ($5+/mo)
Widget scopeGoogle Reviews only80+ widget types
Google reviews widgetCore product✓One of many
Setup methodPaste 2 lines of HTMLVisual widget builder + embed code
WordPress pluginNot needed (HTML snippet)Available (optional)
Auto-updates from GoogleYes — daily syncYes
CustomisationLayout, colours, star rating filterLayout, colours, many visual options
Pricing currencyGBP (£)USD ($)

Elfsight pricing verified May 2026. Prices may change — confirm at elfsight.com/pricing. Elfsight pricing is in USD; WeWidget pricing is in GBP.

Pricing: what you actually pay

WeWidget

£9/mo

7-day free trial, no card required

  • No view limits
  • No per-widget tiers
  • No branding
  • One price, everything included

Elfsight (Single App)

Free$0/mo200 views/mo
Basic$5/mo5,000 views/mo
Pro$10/mo50,000 views/mo
Advanced$20/mo150,000 views/mo

Monthly billing. Yearly billing is ~17% less.

The view-limit question:Elfsight counts every widget load as one "view". A page with 100 daily visitors loading your reviews widget uses 100 views per day — 3,000 per month. That exhausts the Basic plan's 5,000-view allowance with minimal headroom. Sites with any meaningful traffic typically need the Pro plan at $10/mo, which is comparable to WeWidget's £9/mo. For high-traffic sites, WeWidget's flat pricing is meaningfully cheaper.

The core trade-off

Choose WeWidget if:

  • →Google reviews is the one thing you need
  • →You want a simple flat price with no usage caps
  • →You want something purpose-built rather than a general widget platform
  • →Your site has meaningful traffic and Elfsight's view tiers add up

Choose Elfsight if:

  • →You need multiple different widget types (Instagram, chat, timers, etc.)
  • →Your site has very low traffic and the free plan view limit is enough
  • →You want a managed visual builder for non-technical users
  • →You want everything from a single platform dashboard

Frequently asked questions

Is WeWidget cheaper than Elfsight?
It depends on your traffic and needs. Elfsight's Basic plan is $5/mo (billed monthly) but caps at 5,000 widget loads per month. WeWidget is £9/mo (approximately $11–12) with no view cap. For a site with meaningful traffic, the total cost of Elfsight's Pro plan ($10/mo) is comparable to WeWidget. For very low-traffic sites, Elfsight Basic is cheaper.
Does Elfsight have a free plan for Google reviews?
Yes. Elfsight's free plan is permanently free and includes their Google Reviews widget. The limitations are: 200 widget loads per month (easily exhausted on any real-traffic site), and Elfsight branding on the widget. Removing the branding requires upgrading to a paid plan.
What happens if I exceed Elfsight's view limit?
According to Elfsight's documentation, exceeding the monthly view limit temporarily deactivates the widget until the next billing cycle. For a business website, having your reviews widget go dark mid-month is a real risk on lower Elfsight plans.
Should I use Elfsight if I need multiple widget types?
Probably yes. Elfsight's value proposition is breadth — 80+ widget types from a single account. If you need an Instagram feed, a countdown timer, and Google reviews all managed from one dashboard, Elfsight's 96 Apps Pack plans may offer better value. WeWidget is the right choice if Google reviews is the specific thing you need.
Do both services auto-update when I get new reviews?
Yes. Both WeWidget and Elfsight poll Google for new reviews on a regular schedule. New reviews appear on your site automatically without any action required.
Can I switch from Elfsight to WeWidget without rebuilding my site?
Yes. The process is: sign up for WeWidget, connect your Google Business Profile, copy your new embed snippet, and replace the Elfsight embed code on your site with the WeWidget snippet. The visual output is a clean Google reviews widget in both cases — your existing page layout does not need to change.

Learn more

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