# Testing Methodology & Editorial Process

- Link: https://aigetfree.com/methodology/
- Published: 2026-08-01T03:32:22+00:00
- Author: AIGetFree Team

# 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 duration7+ days of active use per tool DevicesWindows 11 desktop, Android
14 phone, browser-based testing PlatformsWeb, desktop app, mobile app (where available)
Tasks8–15 defined tasks per review, including edge cases VersionsExact version numbers
recorded at test time BenchmarksStandardized 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](https://aigetfree.com/disclosure/) for details.

## Correction Policy

We correct errors promptly and transparently:

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

To report an error: [admin@aigetfree.com](https://aigetfree.com/methodology/admin@aigetfree.com).
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**.