# The best Whatmore alternatives in 2026: six tools and what each bill counts

Tolstoy, Videowise, Storista, Moast, Bambuser and Idukki compared with Whatmore. What the bill counts, entry price, free plan, live shopping and content beyond video. We make Idukki.

By Rohin Aggarwal · 2026-11-15

Your best reel went round a few group chats last week. Clicks tripled, and Whatmore emailed to say you had hit your plan's click cap. Now you are pricing the next tier. You also want to know what else is out there.

**Quick answer**

- **Lowest paid entry:** Videowise Pro, $9 a month for 5,000 unique widget impressions.
- **Flat bill, no view meter:** Storista from $15 a month, or Moast from $15.
- **AI studio plus video:** Tolstoy, from $16 a month billed yearly for 5,000 viewers.
- **Live shows:** Bambuser, free up to 250 views a month.
- **Video, photos and reviews in one gallery:** Idukki. We make it.
- Every price read on the vendor's own page or Shopify listing, 15 November 2026.

## Why stores look past Whatmore

Whatmore is a strong shoppable video app. Its Shopify listing shows 5.0 stars from 402 reviews. It builds Meta custom audiences, syncs video to your Meta catalogue and ships native app SDKs. We compare it with Idukki line by line in [Idukki vs Whatmore](/blog/idukki-vs-whatmore).

Stores usually look elsewhere for one of three reasons. The bill counts video clicks, so a reel that takes off moves you up a tier. Its AI Studio is a second product with its own credits. And it is video only.

- **3,000** — Video clicks on the $29 Starter plan (Growth is $79 for 15,000)
- **300** — Video clicks a month on Free (Its pricing FAQ says 500)

_From Whatmore's Shopify listing and pricing page, read 15 November 2026._

## How we compared them

Each tool gets the same five questions:

- **What the bill counts.** Clicks, viewers, views, impressions or nothing.
- **Entry price.** The cheapest published paid plan, per month.
- **A free start.** A free plan, a free trial, or both.
- **Live shopping.** Does its own page list live streams?
- **Content beyond video.** Photos or reviews, as its own page names them.

We make Idukki, so it sits apart at the end. We wrote the questions, so weigh them yourself. Ratings are shown as read and never used to rank. We have no commercial tie to any tool here except our own.

## The alternatives at a glance

| App | What the bill counts | Entry paid price (USD a month) | Free start | Live shopping |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Whatmore (baseline) | Video clicks | $29 for 3,000 clicks | Free plan; 14-day trial | None found |
| Tolstoy | Video viewers | $20; $16 billed yearly (5,000 viewers) | Free plan; 14-day trial for eligible accounts | Not on its pricing page |
| Videowise | Unique widget impressions | $9 for 5,000 impressions | Free plan; 14-day trial | Yes, on its listing |
| Storista | Flat plan; unlimited views | $15 | Free plan; 14-day trial | Not on its listing |
| Moast | Flat plan; unlimited views | $15; $150 a year | Free plan; 14-day trial | Not on its listing |
| Bambuser | Video views | $79 | Free plan, 250 views | Yes, its core product |
| Idukki (ours) | Widget impressions | $45 for 100,000 impressions | Free to 20,000; 30-day trial | No streaming |

_From each vendor's own pricing page or Shopify listing, read 15 November 2026. Last updated 15 November 2026._

## 1. Tolstoy: AI studio and video in one plan

[Tolstoy](/compare/tolstoy) changed its plans after our 22 October check. Plus is $20 a month, or $16 billed yearly. It covers 5,000 video viewers and 3,000 Studio credits. Extra viewers cost $10 per thousand.

Business starts at $100 a month for 25,000 viewers. The $200 and $500 tiers cover 50,000 and 125,000. Overage drops to $7, then $5. Every plan lists Media Studio, Ads Studio, virtual try-on and shoppable images.

Its Shopify listing shows 4.6 stars from 288 reviews. It offers a free plan and a 14-day trial for eligible accounts.

**Best for:** a Shopify store that wants generated media and video from one bill. **Limits:** a viral month adds viewer overage. More in [the best Tolstoy alternatives](/blog/best-tolstoy-alternatives).

## 2. Videowise: live shopping and TikTok Shop

[Videowise](/compare/videowise)'s Shopify listing shows Pro at $9 a month. That includes 5,000 unique widget impressions. Each extra 1,000 costs $10. The free plan publishes to the Shop app and TikTok Shop.

The listing also names live shopping and live selling. It shows 4.8 stars from 254 reviews and a 14-day trial. Its own site has listed much higher module prices. Our [Videowise pricing](/pricing/videowise) page has every figure we found, with dates.

**Best for:** a store that wants live shows and TikTok Shop from one app. **Limits:** at $10 per 1,000, impressions add up on a busy store. More in [the best Videowise alternatives](/blog/best-videowise-alternatives).

## 3. Storista: flat plans, unlimited views

[Storista](/compare/storista)'s free plan has unlimited videos and views, with its branding. Starter is $15 a month and adds auto-sync from Instagram and TikTok. Growth is $49 and adds AI smart tagging and A/B tests. Scale is $199, for Shopify Plus and several stores.

Paid plans have a 14-day trial. Its listing shows 4.9 stars from 54 reviews.

**Best for:** a Shopify store that wants a bill that never moves. **Limits:** its listing names no live shopping and no photo or review import.

## 4. Moast: the simplest free plan

Moast's free plan has unlimited video views and unlimited widgets. Each widget holds up to 10 videos. It imports Reels and TikToks and shows videos in the Shop app. Pro is $15 a month, or $150 a year.

Pro adds several products per video, auto-sync and UGC collected from customers. It has a 14-day trial. Its listing shows 5.0 stars from 352 reviews.

**Best for:** a small store testing shoppable video at no cost. **Limits:** we found no AI studio, Meta audiences or live shopping on its listing.

**Customer proof: Ritualistic.** ₹164K proven revenue. Ritualistic moved its shoppable video from Whatmore to Idukki. Its figures come from its own Idukki account.
_Widget-attributed checkout value. Proven revenue is a floor, not the whole effect: it counts only orders where the shopper added to cart from the widget first. Orders from shoppers who saw the content and bought another way are not in it._
See /case-studies/ritualistic

## 5. Bambuser: for live shows

Whatmore lists no live streaming. If live shows are the reason you are leaving, look at [Bambuser](/compare/bambuser). Its Shopify listing has a free plan with 250 views a month and 2 users. It covers live shopping and shoppable video.

Essential is $79 a month with 3 users, AI subtitles and UGC from socials. Growth is $249 with 10 users. Its listing shows 2.3 stars from 4 reviews.

**Best for:** a brand with a host and a show calendar. **Limits:** the bill counts views, so a popular show costs more. More in [the best live shopping platforms for Shopify](/blog/best-live-shopping-platforms-for-shopify-2026).

## Idukki: video, photos and reviews in one gallery (ours)

We make Idukki. A video sits in the same gallery as customer photos and imported reviews. Posts come from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook and Pinterest. Reviews come from Google, Trustpilot, TripAdvisor and Judge.me.

The bill counts widget impressions and never counts clicks. Free covers up to 20,000 a month, with our logo. Starter is $45 for 100,000 and adds full shoppable video. Growth is $99 for 250,000. Paid plans have a 30-day trial.

AI Studio sits in the same dashboard. Every plan includes 1 image and 1 video a month. Rights requests are logged with their approvals. It runs on Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, Salesforce Commerce Cloud and custom sites.

**Best for:** a store whose proof mixes clips, photos and reviews. **Limits:** no live streaming, no native app SDK, and no push of Meta audiences yet. Whatmore has the last two.

### Four ways the bill grows
_From each vendor's own pages, read 15 November 2026. Idukki is ours._

**Whatmore: Clicks**
Tiers by monthly video clicks.
- ✓ Impressions unlimited
- ✓ 14-day trial
- ✗ 3,000 clicks on the $29 tier
- ✗ AI Studio billed apart

**Tolstoy: Viewers**
Overage per thousand viewers.
- ✓ Studio credits included
- ✓ Free plan
- ✗ $5 to $10 per extra 1,000
- ✗ No live on the price list

**Storista and Moast: Flat**
Plan price only, unlimited views.
- ✓ $15 a month to start
- ✓ Free plans
- ✗ Shopify apps
- ✗ No live listed

**Idukki: Impressions**
Bands of widget impressions.
- ✓ Clicks never counted
- ✓ Photos and reviews included
- ✗ No live streaming
- ✗ No Meta audience push yet

**Which one to try first**
Q: What made you look past Whatmore?
- The click cap: **A different meter** — Pick the meter that suits your traffic.
  - Want a bill that never moves: Storista or Moast
  - Many clicks, steady traffic: Idukki
- You need more than video: **A UGC gallery** — Clips, photos and reviews in one place.
  - Any platform: Idukki
- Live or AI media: **A wider video tool** — Check what each plan includes.
  - Live shows: Bambuser or Videowise
  - Generated media: Tolstoy

## Before you switch

1. Export your videos and product tags from Whatmore first.
2. Count last month's video clicks, viewers and page views. Each tool meters a different one.
3. Price your busiest month on each meter, overage included.
4. Check whether you use Meta audiences or the app SDK today. Most alternatives lack them.
5. Run PageSpeed Insights on a product page before and after the swap.

The wider field is in [the best video apps for Shopify](/blog/best-video-apps-for-shopify-2026). For a weighted scoring sheet, read [how to choose a shoppable video app](/blog/how-to-choose-a-shoppable-video-app).

**The takeaway:** Find the one Whatmore feature you would miss. If it is Meta audiences or the app SDK, stay and price the next tier. If it is the click cap, a flat or impression bill fixes it. If it is photos and reviews, try Idukki.

### Questions store owners ask

**Q: How much does Whatmore cost?**

A: Its Shopify listing shows Free, then $29, $79 and $149 a month. Its pricing page adds Premium at $249. Plans differ by video clicks.

**Q: What is the cheapest Whatmore alternative?**

A: Videowise Pro is $9 a month on its Shopify listing. Storista and Moast start at $15. All three have free plans.

**Q: Which Whatmore alternative has no view or click limit?**

A: Storista and Moast list unlimited video views on their plans. Idukki counts widget impressions and never counts clicks.

**Q: Which alternative does live shopping?**

A: Bambuser and Videowise list live shopping. Bambuser has a free plan with 250 views a month.

**Q: Does Idukki do live shopping?**

A: No. Idukki does not stream live shows. It runs shoppable video, photos and reviews in one gallery.

### Sources
- [Shopify App Store: Whatmore](https://apps.shopify.com/whatmore-live) — Plans, click caps and 5.0 stars from 402 reviews. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Whatmore pricing](https://www.whatmore.ai/pricing/) — Premium, Enterprise and the FAQ click counts. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Whatmore: llms.txt](https://www.whatmore.ai/llms.txt) — Free plan, app SDK and platforms. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Tolstoy pricing](https://www.gotolstoy.com/pricing) — Plus and Business plans, viewers and overage. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Shopify App Store: Tolstoy](https://apps.shopify.com/tolstoy) — Free plan, 14-day trial, 4.6 stars from 288 reviews. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Shopify App Store: Videowise](https://apps.shopify.com/video-shopping) — Free and Pro $9, live shopping, 4.8 stars from 254 reviews. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Shopify App Store: Storista](https://apps.shopify.com/storista-stories) — Free, $15, $49 and $199; 4.9 stars from 54 reviews. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Shopify App Store: Moast](https://apps.shopify.com/moast-interactive-ugc) — Free and Pro $15; 5.0 stars from 352 reviews. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Shopify App Store: Bambuser Video Shopping](https://apps.shopify.com/bambuser-video-shopping) — Free, Essential $79, Growth $249; 2.3 stars from 4 reviews. Read 15 November 2026.
- [Idukki pricing](/pricing) — Impression bands and the 30-day trial.
- [Idukki: Videowise pricing](/pricing/videowise) — Every Videowise price we found, with dates.

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