Virallized vs Social Buddy: the Trustpilot records side by side
Virallized has the stronger Trustpilot record. Virallized scores 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 92 reviews, 2% of them one-star. Social Buddy scores 1.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 63 reviews, 36% of them one-star.
- Virallized: Top rated. Social Buddy: Poorly rated: avoid.
- Virallized runs this site. Every figure below is public and dated; both Trustpilot profiles are linked from the case files.
Side by side
Each company’s public Trustpilot profile, read by hand, and its own pricing page.
| Measure | Virallized | Social Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot score | 4.8 out of 5 | 1.6 out of 5 |
| Reviews | 92 | 63 |
| One-star share | 2% | 36% |
| Five-star share | 96% | 49% |
| Reviews in the last 12 months | 27 | 1 |
| Verdict | Top rated | Poorly rated: avoid |
| Position in the ranking | 1 of 28 | 26 of 28 |
| What it is | Managed growth | Managed growth |
| Price | $99 to $299 a month | Not recorded here |
| Trustpilot read | 29 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
What their reviewers complain about
Virallized
All 3 of its one- and two-star reviews:
- Followers lost after stopping 1 of 3
- Paid days on cancelling 1 of 3
- Follower quality and price 1 of 3
Social Buddy
From its 20 most recent one- and two-star reviews:
- Little or no growth 10 of 20
- Poor or rude support 9 of 20
- Followers looked fake or off target 6 of 20
What their reviewers praise
Virallized
From its 20 most recent five-star reviews:
- Fast, helpful support 12 of 20
- Followers who fit the account 7 of 20
- Specific growth figures 5 of 20
Social Buddy
From its 20 most recent five-star reviews:
- Targeted, real follower growth 15 of 20
- Helpful account manager and support 8 of 20
- Business results 2 of 20
Price and refunds
Virallized: $99 to $299 a month. Social Buddy: prices not recorded here; see its own site.
Virallized: A 7-day money-back guarantee on the first payment, no contract (its pricing page, 29 Oct 2026).
Social Buddy: Refund terms not recorded here; see its own site.
Which should you choose?
If the public review record matters most, Virallized has the stronger one: 4.8 out of 5 against 1.6 for Social Buddy.
Whichever you pick, judge it by your own Instagram insights rather than the service’s dashboard.
How this comparison is made
Both records come from the same public sources, read the same way: each company’s Trustpilot profile and its own site, with the dates shown. Nothing here is a score of ours, and Virallized’s critical reviews are shown in full in its case file. See how we rate.
Virallized vs Social Buddy: questions people ask
Is Virallized better than Social Buddy?
On Trustpilot, Virallized has the stronger record. Virallized: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 92 reviews, 2% of them one-star. Social Buddy: 1.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 63 reviews, 36% of them one-star. Read 30 October 2026.
Which is cheaper, Virallized or Social Buddy?
Virallized: $99 to $299 a month. Social Buddy: prices not recorded here; see its own site.
Do Virallized and Social Buddy give refunds?
Virallized: A 7-day money-back guarantee on the first payment, no contract (its pricing page, 29 Oct 2026). Social Buddy: Refund terms not recorded here; see its own site.
Is Social Buddy legit?
Social Buddy is an operating business with a public website (socialbuddy.com) and a public Trustpilot profile. It is poorly rated there: 1.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 63 reviews, 36% of them one-star (30 Oct 2026).
What are the best Social Buddy alternatives?
By Trustpilot score: Virallized (4.8 from 92), Sup Growth (4.7 from 51) and BuzzHike (4.6 from 1,002). See Social Buddy alternatives.
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