Methodology — How We Test AI Tools at AIGetFree

What "Tested" Means at AIGetFree

Every tool reviewed on AIGetFree goes through a minimum 7-day hands-on testing period before a verdict is published. No AI-generated summaries. No rewritten press releases. We use the tool ourselves — across multiple devices, platforms, and real-world tasks.

Test Protocol

Test duration: 7+ days of active use per tool
Devices: Windows 11 desktop, Android 14 phone, browser-based testing
Platforms: Web, desktop app, mobile app (where available)
Tasks: 8–15 defined tasks per review, including edge cases
Versions: Exact version numbers recorded at test time
Benchmarks: Standardized tests where applicable (coding, reasoning, multimodal)

What We Measure

Performance: Speed, accuracy, and reliability under real workloads
Usability: Onboarding time, interface clarity, error handling
Value: Price vs. alternatives, free tier quality, hidden costs
Limitations: Rate limits, context windows, platform restrictions
Privacy: Data handling, retention policies, encryption
Support: Documentation quality, community responsiveness, uptime

Pricing Verification

All prices are verified against the vendor's public pricing page at the time of review. The verification date is listed in every review. Prices change — check the vendor's site for current pricing. We update pricing data when significant changes are detected.

Affiliate Disclosure

AIGetFree participates in affiliate programs. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not affect our ratings or recommendations. Every review with an affiliate relationship is clearly marked. Our methodology and testing are independent of any commercial relationship.

See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Correction Policy

We correct errors promptly and transparently:

Minor corrections (typos, formatting): applied silently
Factual corrections (wrong version, wrong price): updated with a dated note
Significant errors (wrong conclusion): article updated with prominent correction notice

To report an error: [email protected]. All corrections are logged and dated.

How Ratings Change

When a tool receives a major update, we re-test and update the review. The original test date and the update date are both listed. Ratings may change based on:

New features or removed functionality
Significant price changes
Privacy or security incidents
Competitor advances that shift the landscape

What We Don't Do

We don't publish paid reviews or sponsored content without clear labeling
We don't accept payment for ratings or rankings
We don't use AI to generate reviews — every article is human-written and tested
We don't publish "best" lists without having tested the alternatives

Our Commitment

We test because we use these tools ourselves. Every recommendation is based on direct experience — not vendor claims, not press kits, not AI summaries. If something doesn't work, we say so. If a free tool outperforms a paid one, we tell you. That's the only way this site is useful.

Last Updated

This methodology page was last reviewed on August 1, 2026.