Editorial methodology

What WebStackRadar is

WebStackRadar is an editorial decision engine for comparing software tools and stacks by fit, real cost, risk and use case. It is not an automated database or a promotions site.

What we evaluate

• Use-case fit: who it is for and who it is not for.
• Real total cost: minimum useful plan, limits, renewals and possible add-ons.
• Compatibility: how it fits with the rest of the stack.
• Risk: lock-in, dependency, migration, support and maintenance.
• Alternatives: when another category may be more sensible.

What we do not do

• We do not sell paid rankings in the MVP.
• We do not publish invented user reviews or scores without methodology.
• We do not use scraping or automatic price tracking yet.
• We do not promise legal, tax or financial advice.

How we decide to publish a card

A card should only be published when critical fields are complete: use case, limits, verifiable cost, main risks, recommendation conditions and enough sources or signals. If those fields are missing, the card stays pending.

What “use it if” means

“Use it if” describes the scenario where a tool appears reasonable by cost, friction, compatibility and project maturity. It does not mean the tool is universally best.

What “not recommended if” means

“Not recommended if” marks conditions where cost, complexity, lock-in or maintenance may outweigh the expected benefit.

Pros, cons and prices

Pros and cons should appear together and with context. Prices are reviewed manually, require a verification date and should link to the official source when relevant.