How we test and score
Stackverdict exists because most software "reviews" are rewritten press releases. We run the tools on real work, publish what went wrong, and keep the money side visible.
We buy the plan
Every tool is tested on a real paid subscription for at least two weeks of production work, not a guided demo.
Five-part scoring
Ease of use, features, output quality, support and value are scored separately, then weighted into the overall rating.
Affiliates never move rankings
Commission rates are recorded by our editors but are not an input to the score. Tools with no programme are reviewed the same way.
Downsides always published
A review is not publishable without at least three concrete cons, written from something we actually hit in testing.
The score, explained
Each sub-score runs from 0 to 5. Output quality carries the heaviest weight for AI tools, value carries the heaviest weight for subscription platforms above $50 per month. We re-test every tool at least twice a year and rewrite the review when pricing or core features change.
How we make money
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