Editorial standards
How we review AI tools
How SynaBot discovers, evaluates and verifies AI tools: sourcing, evaluation criteria, when hands-on testing happens, how pricing is checked, update frequency and affiliate disclosure.
How do we find the AI tools we list?
Tools reach the directory three ways: reader and user submissions, monitoring of launch channels and vendor changelogs, and gaps we spot while building assistants for SynaBot customers. Anything that cannot be signed up for publicly, or that duplicates an existing listing without adding something, does not get a page.
How is a tool evaluated?
Every listing starts as a documented profile: what the tool does, who it suits, what it costs, the model or technology behind it, and where it falls short. That profile is compiled from the vendor's own documentation, pricing pages and product tour — not from other directories or listicles. An editor then checks the claims are internally consistent and that the tool actually solves the job the category implies.
When does hands-on testing happen?
We do not claim to have personally tested every tool in a directory of this size, and we never let a template imply that we have. Hands-on testing is prioritized for tools people are likely to pay for, tools we recommend at the top of a category, and tools where vendor claims are hard to verify on paper. Where a tool has been used hands-on, the tool page says hands-on tested explicitly and the write-up contains our own observations. Where it has not, the page says the listing was compiled from the vendor's public information. Only genuinely tested tools carry a rating or review markup.
How is pricing checked?
Pricing is taken from the vendor's public pricing page and recorded with the date it was checked. Prices change often, so the figure on a SynaBot page is a snapshot, not a quote — always confirm on the vendor's site before buying. If you spot a stale price, use the report link on the tool page and it goes straight to the review queue.
How often are listings updated?
Listings are re-checked when a vendor ships a significant change, when a user reports a problem, and on a rolling schedule otherwise. Each tool page shows its last-verified date so you can judge how fresh the information is rather than having to trust it blindly.
Does SynaBot make money from these reviews?
SynaBot's revenue comes from its own subscriptions and consultancy, not from directory placements. We do not sell rankings, sponsored positions or "featured" slots. Where an affiliate relationship exists it is disclosed on the tool page and has no effect on whether a tool is listed, how it is described, or where it appears in a category.
How do I report a mistake?
Use the report or claim-listing link on any tool page, or email hello@synabot.ai. Corrections from vendors and users are treated the same way: we check the primary source, update the page and move the last-verified date.