How we score
Every category is scored against a published rubric: its criteria, their weights and every earlier version.
How to read our scores
“Our score” is the weighted rubric score out of 10, to one decimal. The stars show that score divided by two, to the nearest half star. They are our editorial score, not customer ratings. The word comes from these bands:
| Our score | Word | Stars at the bottom of the band |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 to 10.0 | Excellent | 4.5 of 5 |
| 8.0 to 8.9 | Very good | 4 of 5 |
| 7.0 to 7.9 | Good | 3.5 of 5 |
| 6.0 to 6.9 | Fair | 3 of 5 |
| 0.0 to 5.9 | Poor | 0 of 5 |
Rubrics by category
- AI video generators AI image & video · rubric v1
- AI avatar video AI image & video · rubric v1
- Stock media subscriptions AI image & video · rubric v1
- Accounting software Accounting & invoicing · rubric v1
- Appointment scheduling software Appointment scheduling · rubric v1
- LLC formation services Business formation · rubric v1
- Registered agent services Business formation · rubric v1
- Business phone systems Business phone · rubric v1
- Virtual phone numbers Business phone · rubric v1
- CRM software CRM · rubric v1
- E-signature software E-signature · rubric v1
- Ecommerce platforms Ecommerce & web platforms · rubric v1
- Email marketing software Email marketing · rubric v1
- Online form builders Form builders · rubric v1
- HR software HR and hiring · rubric v1
- Applicant tracking software HR and hiring · rubric v1
- Help desk software Help desk · rubric v1
- Web hosting Hosting & domains · rubric v1
- POS systems POS systems · rubric v1
- Business password managers Password managers · rubric v1
- Payroll services Payroll · rubric v1
- Project management software Project management · rubric v1
- Social media management tools Social media management · rubric v1
- Time tracking software Time tracking · rubric v1
- Website builders Website builders · rubric v1