Editorial policy

In short

• Independence: No pay-for-placement. Affiliate links never affect scores or coverage.
• Evidence first: We test tools hands-on and cite primary sources.
• Accountability: Clear bylines, corrections, and update notes.
• Reader focus: AP style, plain language, accessibility, and fast pages.

Editorial standards

• People-first & AP style: We prioritize clarity, active voice, and consistent grammar and punctuation.
• E-E-A-T: We demonstrate experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trust in every piece.
• Scope & usefulness: We cover topics that help readers do real work, not hype cycles.
• Accessibility & performance: Readable typography, mobile polish, and fast load times.

Sourcing & fact-checking

• Primary over secondary: Vendor docs, official changelogs, standards, and research papers come first.
• Hands-on verification: We reproduce steps, record outputs, and capture screenshots/logs.
• Claims & numbers: Pricing, limits, security features, and benchmarks are double-checked at publish.
• Time-sensitive info: For breaking changes, we add a dated note and re-verify promptly.
• Conflicts of interest: Contributors disclose any relationships; conflicted reviewers are recused.

Reviews & rankings

• Testing: Reviews are based on our How we test methodology with repeatable tasks.
• Scoring: Weighted 0–100 model (quality, value, usability, integrations, security, support).
• Verdicts: Editors’ Choice, Recommended, or Watchlist with clear reasons and trade-offs.
• Retests: We re-evaluate after major releases, policy changes, or reader-reported issues.

Monetization & independence

• Affiliate links: Some links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.
• No paid rankings: Money never affects scores, order, or coverage decisions.
• Sponsorships: If we accept sponsored content, it is clearly labeled and separated from editorial.
• Gifts & access: Trial access may be provided by vendors; they cannot review or edit our findings.

How we use AI

• Assisted, not automated: We may use AI to brainstorm, summarize notes, or tidy drafts.
• Human oversight: Humans perform testing, fact-checking, and final edits.
• Disclosure: Material AI assistance is disclosed within the article.
• Privacy: We avoid pasting sensitive data into AI tools and mask identifiers in examples.

Corrections & updates

• Report an error: Email [email protected] with the URL, issue, and suggested fix.
• Fixes: Substantive changes receive a dated update note in the article footer.
• Cadence: We refresh time-sensitive articles regularly and after major tool updates.

Bylines, authorship & contributions

• Bylines: Articles show a human author and, when applicable, an editor.
• Expert input: Subject-matter experts are credited in acknowledgements where relevant.
• Diversity of sources: We seek a range of perspectives, including smaller vendors and open-source projects.

Images, screenshots & assets

• Screenshots: Captured during testing; edited only for clarity (redactions, callouts).
• Logos & marks: Used for identification; trademarks belong to their owners.
• Generated media: AI-generated visuals are labeled as such.

Legal & contact

• Terms of Service — your use of the site.
• Privacy Policy — how we collect and use data.
• How we test — scoring and lab process.

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Partnerships

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