Forge Score Methodology

Forge Scores use six weighted categories: Output Quality 25%, Ease of Use 15%, Features 15%, Value 20%, Reliability 15%, and Support & Experience 10%.

Each review also includes an Evidence Confidence rating (HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW) based on the amount, quality, diversity, and freshness of the available evidence. We distinguish primary product facts, large review datasets, community evidence, and individual anecdotes rather than treating every source equally.

Affiliate payout is never a scoring factor. Scores are shown to one decimal place to avoid fake precision.