Accounts and access
We record whether we used a free trial, paid account, or vendor-provided access. Vendor access never guarantees coverage or a positive result. A future article will label the access method beside its test notes.
Test tasks
Each review starts with tasks drawn from the reader’s actual job: ship a TypeScript change, audit a small site, build a landing page, or connect two services. We write the acceptance checks before touching the tool.
Scoring
We score seven dimensions from 0 to 10. Output quality carries 25% of the final score, ease of use 20%, features and value 15% each, reliability and integrations 10% each, and documentation 5%.
Pricing checks
An editor checks the official pricing page and records the date. We never call that data real-time. Old articles get a fresh check before a meaningful update.
Sponsorships and affiliate links
Sponsors cannot buy a score, category win, or editorial approval. Commercial links carry clear disclosure and the appropriate link attributes.
AI in our workflow
AI may help with transcription, outlines, or copy checks. A named human editor remains responsible for every claim, test record, and correction.
Corrections and updates
Send a specific correction to the address on our contact page. We verify it, update the visible date, and note material changes. Old reviews are re-tested when a product changes enough to alter the verdict.