Last updated: October 9, 2026
This page explains how AI Tools Vetted researches and writes its AI tool comparisons and guides, and what we do not do. We would rather tell you the limits of our method than overstate it.
Where our information comes from
Our articles are research-based. We work from primary, public sources:
- the provider’s official pricing, plan and feature pages;
- official help-center and support articles;
- privacy policies, terms of service and, where they exist, trust centers and published audit or assessment announcements;
- official blog posts and announcements (for example, about mergers or new features).
Each article lists the sources it relies on and the date we checked them. When a provider says something we cannot check ourselves, such as being the “fastest” or “best”, we attribute it to the provider (for example, “the company says…”) instead of repeating it as fact.
Hands-on testing
Unless an article clearly says otherwise, we have not tested the products hands-on. If we ever publish our own test results, the article will say what we tested, when, on which plan and device, and will show dated evidence such as screenshots. We do not publish speed scores, benchmark numbers, ratings or user testimonials that we did not actually measure or collect.
What we compare
For AI tool, we focus on things you can check before you buy:
- price, plan limits and how credits or usage minutes work, including what the free plan allows;
- what the tool can actually produce according to its documentation (output formats, languages, length limits, watermarks);
- commercial-use and licensing terms, and rules on voice cloning, likeness and consent;
- privacy and data-use terms published by the provider;
- ease of getting started, based on the provider’s own onboarding and help documentation.
For each product we list downsides as well as strengths, and we explain why we put one option ahead of another for a specific use. If no product fits a use case well, we say so.
How money affects (and does not affect) our content
Some links on aitoolsvetted.com are affiliate links: if you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. A higher commission is not a reason to rank a product higher, and we also link to useful tools that have no affiliate program. The site also shows ads served by an ad network; advertisers do not see, review or approve our articles. Details are on our Affiliate Disclosure and Privacy Policy pages.
Keeping articles up to date
Prices, plans and features change often. Each article shows when it was last updated and when prices were checked. We recheck official pages before updating an article, and we correct mistakes when we find them or when readers point them out. Always confirm the current price and terms on the provider’s website before you buy.
Spotted an error?
If something in an article is wrong or out of date, please tell us through our Contact page. Include the page and, if possible, a link to the official source.