How we compare

Every comparison on StackSlip follows the same steps, so you can judge it against a method. We are upfront about what the method is: research of published information, not a lab test.

1. Define the job

Each article starts with a real task, such as sending an invoice and chasing a late payment, or tracking a handful of client conversations, for a freelancer or a team of up to ten.

2. Read the vendor’s own pages

Prices, limits and features are taken from the vendor’s pricing page, help centre and documentation. Each article links to those pages so you can check the numbers yourself.

3. Date every price

Articles show the date prices were checked. Software prices change often, so always confirm on the vendor’s site before buying.

4. Say what we did not do

Unless an article says otherwise, we have not run hands-on tests of every tool. When we have used a product ourselves, the article says so. When a detail could not be confirmed from a published source, we say that too instead of guessing.

5. Show the downsides

Every tool gets a list of weaknesses as well as strengths.

6. Keep articles current

If you spot something out of date, tell us and we will correct it.

How we earn money

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