1

Start with the claim

Every review identifies what the provider or product is actually claiming before judging whether the claim holds up.

2

Test practical workflows

The score favors work that real users repeat: research, coding, writing, automation, multimodal analysis, and business operations.

3

Separate capability from reliability

A tool can be impressive and still unreliable. Reviews score both, because useful AI must survive repeated use.

4

Track value and friction

Price, latency, workflow overhead, setup complexity, and lock-in all affect whether a tool is worth using.

5

Name the limits

Good reviews say what was not tested, where evidence is thin, and which conclusions need retesting.

6

Update when evidence changes

AI products move quickly. Reviews include last-reviewed dates and should be revised when models, pricing, or behavior change.

Scoring

Overall scores summarize usefulness, not excitement.

Capability

How well the tool performs the core task under realistic conditions.

Reliability

How consistently it follows instructions, handles edge cases, and avoids failure.

Value

Whether the benefit is worth the cost, time, and workflow friction.