What we reject

We would rather list fewer tools we can stand behind than every tool that exists. If an entry can't meet the standards below, it doesn't get published — or it gets removed once we notice.

We reject a tool when...

• It's dead, abandoned, or the product no longer works.
• It doesn't do a clear, real job — vaporware, demos, or "coming soon" pages.
• It's a thin re-skin or duplicate of a tool we already list, with nothing distinct to offer.
• Its claims can't be verified, or the marketing contradicts what the product actually does.
• It relies on fabricated reviews, fake testimonials, or manufactured ratings.
• It's low-quality, spammy, or designed to mislead rather than help.

What does NOT affect the decision

• Whether the tool has an affiliate program. Pay-to-list does not exist here.
• How big or well-funded the company is — small tools that do one job well are welcome.
• Whether it's free or paid. Both are fine as long as the pricing is stated honestly.

Ratings we won't show

A rating built on a single review isn't a rating. We only display community ratings backed by a meaningful sample (at least five independent reviews). Below that bar, we show no score rather than a misleading one.

Found something that shouldn't be here?

Standards only work if they're enforced. If you spot a tool that breaks these rules, let us know on the contact page and we'll review it. For how tools earn their place, see how we pick.