Our account auto upgraded, whatever that means, despite the fact we hadn't used it for months and we were billed nearly $1,000.
We didn't get any notification and by the time we noticed the charge on our statements were told it couldn't be cancelled as we are outside the 14 day windrow. The strict policy of not refunding after 14 days is quoted a lot in these reviews, the fact they need a strict policy suggests that lots of people are not happy!.
So be careful what you sign up for.
Response from OptinMonsterNov 15, 2023
Hi Ben,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our refund policy and terms of service. As you mentioned, we have a 14-day window for refund requests shared on our pricing page and our terms of service.
The renewals happen at the regular rate and not the discounted price.
Regardless of usage, if the refund request is received outside of the refund window, we cannot offer a refund.
I know that's different from the resolution you're hoping for, and I will share your feedback with the team.
If you have any other questions about our refund policy or terms of service, please don't hesitate to ask.
TD
Ted D.
Whole company has a scammer vibe...
Whole company has a scammer vibe. Agreed to do their yearly and after they tried to upsell me 9 more times getting to checkout they begrudgingly let me pay them.
Ultimately I fell susceptible to their upsell / save bajillion % now if you pay for a year because - hey - I have a great business idea - why not?
Well, my business did not succeed and I paid them many hundreds of dollars up front.
When I asked support for a refund for the months I have not used their support replied with a soulless canned response (was literally 6 paragraphs replied 5 minutes after I requested my refund)
So here is my issue -- value is value. I give value for value in return. If I give you more value then you have provided what right do you have to keep my value? In my book that would be called stealing -- your service no longer has value for me since the business has failed...
It's a scheme, a loophole, whatever you want to call it but it's not right. I have not USED your service you have no right to keep my money. Keep what I used and give me back the rest.
Sure...you can hide behind your Terms of Service (yawn) but is that right? I think we all know the answer to that...
Response from OptinMonsterOct 11, 2023
Hi T. Thm,
I wanted to address your recent experience with OptinMonster personally, and I appreciate your feedback. I'm truly sorry to hear that you found our interactions to be less than satisfactory.
It is essential for us to clarify that our intention is never to come across as pushy or give any impression of a "scammer vibe." Our team genuinely aims to provide valuable solutions and options to our users, which is why we offer upgrade discounts for those who may benefit from additional features.
I apologize if our approach during the upgrade process left you feeling uncomfortable. We value our users' feedback, and we'll certainly consider this to improve our communication.
Regarding product quality, we're committed to delivering a high-quality solution.
Regarding customer service, I'm disappointed to hear that you found our support to be less than ideal. We strive to offer prompt, personalized, and helpful assistance. Your experience is not representative of the level of service we aim to provide, and we will take steps to address any areas needing improvement.
I genuinely appreciate your input, as it helps us make necessary adjustments to serve our users better. Your satisfaction is our priority, and I hope you will be willing to give us another chance in the future.
If you have any more specific feedback or would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact our support email and refer it to the Product Success Manager so it reaches me.
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. We are committed to learning from your feedback and continuously enhancing our services.
GA
Gabriel
ZERO subscribers an ZERO support
ZERO subscribers and ZERO support.
I started using the tool on my website and I kept receiving emails saying I was reaching the limit of subscribers, but see nothing on the Wordpress dashboard.
They are good on trying to charge my credit card. I was smarter and blocked it before they did. What they are NOT good at is on giving support. There is NO way you can contact them if you are not a paying user yet.
Response from OptinMonsterSep 5, 2023
Hi Gabriel,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our tool, and I apologize for any frustration you've encountered.
Firstly, I'd like to clarify that our plans are based on page views, which are impressions of the campaigns on your website, rather than subscribers. The free plan comes with 500 free page views, and emails are sent when you approach this limit to ensure uninterrupted service. This notification is designed to help you manage your plan effectively.
In the event you are charged and feel that a refund is necessary, please note that we offer a 14-day, 100% no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. You can find more information on how to request a refund by visiting this link: https://optinmonster.com/docs/how-to-request-a-refund/
Additionally, I'd like to assure you that we do indeed offer support to both our free and paid users. Free users can access support through the WordPress.org plugin page. You can also create a support ticket by visiting https://optinmonster.com/docs/. You can also reach out via email on support [at] optinmonster [dot] com. Our team is committed to helping all users, regardless of their subscription level.
We value your feedback and appreciate your patience. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our support team using the channels mentioned above. We're here to assist you and ensure you have a positive experience with our tool.
Thank you for trying out OptinMonster, and we look forward to helping you resolve any issues you may be facing.
JA
Jack
Horrible customer service
Horrible customer service. I use Optin for several client sites and have never had a problem. Recently, I opened a new account for one of my personal sites, but realized it would not be a good fit. I emailed in within the 14 day cancellation period, and realized after 30 days that the email never went through or was to the wrong place (potentially my fault, I understand). I emailed explaining and also asking them to check my account because you can clearly see there was never any activity. They REFUSE to do anything about it after multiple emails and are keeping me locked in for a whole year. Unless a cancellation/refund comes through, I will be transitioning all of my 7 other clients off of OptinMonster. I don't do business with companies that refuse to do the right thing anymore. It doesn't make sense. If their customer service simply recognized the account I am trying to cancel was never used anyway, it's not a real loss for them. Now they're losing 7 accounts instead of one inactive account. Maybe they'll change their customer service policies in the future, more likely they won't.
Response from OptinMonsterAug 16, 2023
Hi Jack,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our refund policy and terms of service. As you mentioned, we have a 14-day window for refund requests shared on our pricing page and our terms of service.
Our support records show your cancellation request was received on August 15, 2023. Regardless of usage, the request was received outside of that refund window, so we cannot offer a refund.
I know that's different from the resolution you're hoping for, and I will share your feedback with the team.
If you have any other questions about our refund policy or terms of service, please don't hesitate to ask.
ME
mesha
i join them and in the last step they…
i join them and in the last step they was asking me for my card information for a payment and they was showing me before that am creating a free account i don't know how is that free ?! when i need to pay¡??
Response from OptinMonsterAug 7, 2023
Hi Mesha,
You’re right, all our plans, including the free version, require an account and credit card to start which is common for premium software providers.
We understand the need to control when and if your card is used, which is why you have the ability to manage these settings within your account preferences so you're never charged. These settings can be found here: https://optinmonster.com/docs/pageview-and-upgrade-preferences/.
Additionally, we offer a 14-day unconditional money-back guarantee, so if for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with OptinMonster, you can cancel your account and receive a hassle-free refund.
We hope these options will give you and other users more confidence in using OptinMonster, and we appreciate you taking the time to try our platform. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any further questions or concerns.
MS
Matthew S.
Avoid!!!!
Avoid!!!!! They are still taking money off me months after cancelling! Not only that they are taking a payment of £47+ every 2 weeks because they set it up wrong which is why I cancelled in the first place
Response from OptinMonsterAug 2, 2023
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for reaching out about this issue and giving us the opportunity to make things right. This is certainly not the experience we want our customers to have, and we sincerely apologize for the issues you've faced with ongoing charges even after canceling your subscription.
To make amends, on August 3rd, our billing team refunded all payments going back to the charge on February 20th of this year. Additionally, all card details have been removed in full, as requested.
Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience you've faced and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. If you have any further concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team - we're here to help!
CC
Carl C.
Nasty Unwanted Auto Upgrade
Out of the blue I have been charged $192 without any notice, or approval on my part. They put your account to auto upgrade by default, and now I have the hassle of trying to get my money refunded. All so avoidable on their part. It's really sharp business practise. OptinMonster folks - don't bother with a reply full of excuses - just refund the $192 without delay.
Response from OptinMonsterMar 27, 2023
Hi Carl,
I’m sorry to hear you were upgraded unexpectedly. That’s certainly not our intention although we do want to say congratulations on getting so many views on your campaign!
We strive to be fully transparent in our practices, so we do send an email notification before you reach your account limits. Here’s a copy of what that email says – https://a.supportally.com/i/iG15QR
We also give you complete control of what happens to your account through the account preferences - https://optinmonster.com/docs/pageview-and-upgrade-preferences/. That way, you never have to worry about moving off your selected plan or being charged unexpectedly.
Since you were upgraded, you can take advantage of our 14-day unconditional money-back guarantee. I see our billing team has already processed that for you so you should be all set.
We're sorry to see you go, but thank you again for giving OptinMonster a try!
CE
CelestaPro
Card details for "Free" account.
They have very aggressive email marketing, and many emails are sent to convince you to activate your account.
1 star not for the service, because we have even not tested it as they've required us to add card details even for a Free account which is not appropriate and dishonest.
As from previous reviews the situation with their "Free account" is exactly as I thought, they will charge you even for a so-called "Free" account.
Response from OptinMonsterNov 18, 2022
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Celesta.
All our plans, including the free plan, require a credit card in order to start, and have specific pageview limits and features available to them.
It’s kind of like how you might select and be billed for internet service or a phone plan. Depending on the phone or internet package you choose, you might get more lines, gigs of data, or other additional features. If/when you near the limit of your selected package, they let you know they’ll be charging you if you go over so your service isn't interrupted.
We take this same approach, so in the event, your account exceeds the campaign impressions available to it, your campaigns continue showing, and you can keep growing your email list, leads, and sales.
We also give you full control of what happens to your account if you do reach those limits. As you approach your limits, we'll send 2 email notifications letting you know what to expect.
If you do not wish to have your service continue when you reach the account’s limits, you can simply set your pageview and upgrade preferences to “Pause campaigns until pageviews reset at the beginning of the next month.”
You can read more about those settings here – https://optinmonster.com/docs/pageview-and-upgrade-preferences/.
And if needed, you can also take advantage of our 14-day unconditional money-back guarantee. If you are automatically upgraded, or you’re not 100% happy with OptinMonster, you can cancel your account...risk-free and hassle-free...and we'll refund your payment.
Again, if your free account is upgraded because your campaigns exceeded the impression limits available in a free plan, you can cancel your subscription within 14 days of that upgrade and receive a 100% refund of any upgrade payments triggered.
We understand that this might not be everyone's preference, and that's okay. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and wish you luck with all you future endeavors.