The LEVERAGE & EASE
Methodology
We measure software through two complementary dimensions to help you find what actually fits—not just what's popular.
The Dual-Score System
Every software product is evaluated on two orthogonal axes.
LEVERAGE
SCORE 1-10
How much value and power does the software unlock?
EASE
SCORE 1-10
How frictionless is the software to adopt, learn, and use daily?
Why Two Scores?
A single score hides important trade-offs.
Powerful but complex
The best of both worlds
Easy but limited
Choose based on your priorities:
Need quick adoption?
Prioritize EASE — get your team up and running fast
Need enterprise capabilities?
Prioritize LEVERAGE — depth and power for complex needs
Want both?
Look for the sweet spot — tools that excel at both dimensions
The Competitive Landscape
Each category page shows software plotted on LEVERAGE vs EASE.
This visualization helps you quickly understand where each product sits relative to alternatives.
Data Sources
Scores are generated by synthesizing multiple independent signals.
User Reviews
Feedback from verified users, weighted by role and context.
Public Commentary
Analysis from G2, Reddit, GitHub issues, and forums.
Technical Analysis
AI-powered analysis of docs, APIs, and pricing.
Category Calibration
Scores normalized within categories for fair comparison.
Category-Specific Weights
Different software categories have different priorities.
ERP Systems
Team Chat
Each category has calibrated weights reflecting what actually matters for that type of software.
How We Differ from Review Sites
Most platforms suffer from rating inflation. We don't.
The Problem with Star Ratings
Average across most platforms
Where scores cluster
"excellent"
Critical differences disappear
The StackPick Difference
Two dimensions reveal trade-offs hidden by single scores
Category normalization prevents grade inflation
Calibrated weights reflect what actually matters
Affiliate model means we only earn when you find a good fit
Transparency
Published — You can see how scores are calculated
Consistent — Same criteria applied to all software
Auditable — Vendors can request corrections
Evolving — We update criteria as the industry changes
Right of Reply
Software vendors can:
Claim their profile
Submit official responses to evaluations
Request re-evaluation after significant updates
Editorial independence is preserved in all cases.
Ready to find software that actually fits?
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