StakDock Evaluation & Research Methodology
How we verify software specifications, normalize pricing tiers, and maintain editorial independence.
The 5-Step Evaluation Framework
1. Primary Source Verification
Every software profile is corroborated directly against official vendor documentation, live pricing schedules, API endpoint specifications, and public GitHub codebases.
2. Pricing Normalization
We break down entry prices, seat costs, annual vs monthly discounts, usage quotas, transaction surcharges, and free-tier limitations to ensure buyers understand total cost of ownership.
3. Objective Decision Criteria
Instead of generic star ratings, we highlight specific tradeoffs (e.g., when a tool is ideal for a solo freelancer vs when an enterprise requires a multi-user alternative).
4. Zero Pay-to-Play Rankings
Sponsors and featured tools can purchase visibility badges, but commercial relationships never alter objective comparison data, technical specs, or alternative recommendations.
5. Corrections & Updates
Software vendors and users can submit corrections, pricing updates, or bug reports to [email protected]. Verified corrections are deployed within 48 hours.