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Buyer's Choice

75%+ of reviewers rate this product best-in-class across capabilities, value, AND relationship quality.

Effort: Challenging

What It Takes to Earn This Badge

TrustRadius Buyer's Choice is harder to earn than Top Rated because it requires excellence across three dimensions simultaneously. At least 75% of your reviewers must rate you as the best option in capabilities, value for money, AND vendor relationship quality. This triple requirement makes it rare.

What This Badge Tells You

  • +This product dominates in customer perception across three key dimensions
  • +75%+ of reviewers consider this the best option for capabilities
  • +75%+ of reviewers consider this the best value
  • +75%+ of reviewers consider the company relationship excellent

What This Badge Doesn't Tell You

  • Exact trScore (Buyer's Choice has separate methodology)
  • How the remaining 25% of reviewers rate the product
  • Performance in specific sub-categories of capabilities
  • Whether excellence is consistent across company sizes

Notes for Software Buyers

  • Buyer's Choice is rarer than Top Rated — the triple requirement is demanding
  • Meeting all three criteria suggests a well-rounded product and company
  • Free to display — earned on merit, not subscription
  • Check the specific category — recognition is category-specific

Specifications

Award FrequencyAnnual (deadline April 26, 2026 for 2026 awards)
ScopePer category
Minimum Reviews10 new or updated reviews in past 12 months
Rating Threshold75%+ of reviewers rate you best in capabilities, value, AND relationship
VerificationTrustRadius identity verification
Display RequirementsFree to display on website, social media, sales materials — anywhere
Badge ValidityValid for one year
MethodologyTriple threshold: 75%+ must rate best in all three dimensions
Review Window12 months prior to deadline

Citation Reference

TrustRadius Buyer\'s Choice in [Category] requires a triple threshold: 75%+ must rate best in capabilities, value, AND relationship simultaneously.

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing with Top Rated (different and higher threshold)
  • Not mentioning the triple 75% requirement
  • Treating as equivalent to G2 Leader (different methodology)

Not Equivalent To

  • TrustRadius Top Rated (single trScore threshold, easier to earn)
  • G2 Grid Leader (different methodology, paid display)
  • Gartner Customers' Choice (enterprise-only reviewers)