❦ How this works
Methodology.
We built FoundersHub because software reviews stopped being trustworthy. Here is exactly how we keep ours honest — no paid placements, no winners declared.
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Two scores, never blended
Every tool gets an editorial score (0–10) from us and a community score (1–5★) from founders who actually used it. They sit side by side — we never average them, and the community can't move the editorial number.
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How we score, editorially
One rubric for every tool, no exceptions. We score five dimensions: setup speed, ease of use, pricing transparency, integrations, and founder fit. The verdict explains the tradeoffs in plain language — strengths and weaknesses, with no winner declared.
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How community reviews are verified
Reviews are tied to a real identity, not an anonymous box. Connecting GitHub earns a “Verified builder” badge; a work-email domain earns “Verified at company”; otherwise a reviewer can attach proof we confirm by hand. Each review shows how it was verified and how long the person used the tool.
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How we stop gaming
One review per verified person per tool. We never offer gift cards, credits, or anything else in exchange for a review — that's the practice that wrecks trust elsewhere. Vendor and competitor reviews must disclose the relationship and are labelled, never hidden. And the share of verified usage is shown in the open, so a pile of unverified reviews looks weaker, not stronger.
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Rewards reward contribution, not praise
Reputation, badges, and perks are earned by being a useful, verified contributor — never by leaving positive scores. A glowing review and a scathing one earn the same reputation if they're equally honest and helpful.
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Affiliate links, disclosed
Some outbound links are affiliate links, so we may earn a commission. They are disclosed on the page, and they change nothing: the score, ranking, and verdict are set under the same rubric as every tool, and never for money. We take no payment to be reviewed, listed, or ranked higher.