Judged on real work · not press releases · re-tested every 90 days

The 4–5 AI tools your profession actually needs. Nothing else.

Picked on merit at real solo-tier prices. Our top pick pays us nothing, and every review says who should skip it.

I'm a…stack · cost per month
Freelance writer5 tools · ~$53 → Solo consultant4 tools · ~$65 → Freelance developer4 tools · ~$67 → Real estate agent4 tools · ~$67 → Tradesperson4 tools · ~$125 → Etsy seller3 tools · from ~$6 → Recruiter4 tools · ~$95 → Teacher3 tools · $0 to start → Video editor4 tools · ~$55 → Accountant4 tools · ~$110 → Therapist4 tools · from ~$70 → Not sure? Start from the problemwhat's eating your week? →

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11 profession stacks $0 commission on 4 top picks, recommended anyway prices verified July 2026 re-test log public
01

Real work or it doesn't count

Our testing standard: two weeks minimum inside actual client projects before a tool keeps its spot. Pages ahead of their hands-on cycle say "Research edition." We'd rather show the label than pretend the stopwatch ran.

02

Best tool wins, paid or not

Our top writing pick pays us $0. The tool that pays 30% didn't make the stack. Paid links are marked; rankings are never for sale. The full commission table is public.

03

Every review says who should skip it

If we can't name who shouldn't buy a tool, we haven't looked hard enough to publish. The skip box is the review. Read the full methodology.

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