Last updated: 1 July 2026
Honesty is the entire business model of this site, so here’s the plain version.
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- I always tell you who a tool is wrong for. A recommendation that can’t name its downsides isn’t worth trusting.
- I flag anything I can’t verify rather than guessing about prices, features, or claims.
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