Editorial best-of rankings, head-to-head comparison verdicts, and written commentary reflect editorial judgment based on public evidence only and cannot be bought. Vendors can pay for a Featured slot in directory listings; every Featured slot is clearly labeled.
Last updated April 21, 2026 · Every fact traceable to a public source
Editorial best-of lists, head-to-head comparison verdicts, and written commentary are not for sale. Vendor facts are drawn from public sources, and every profile shows a "Last checked" date. Vendors can pay for a Featured slot in directory listings (vendor index, comparison pages, alternatives, category pages, homepage "Recently checked" module); Featured slots are always labeled and never influence editorial best-of rankings, comparison verdicts, or written copy.
Public primary evidence only: the vendor's own product pages and documentation, accredited-audit certificates (SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001), third-party regulator guidance references, investor filings and earnings calls where applicable, independent reviewers (Gartner Peer Insights, G2), and regulatory enforcement action where relevant. We do not run sponsored case studies or accept vendor-drafted copy.
Every profile shows a "Last checked" date. At minimum that date reflects an automated check that the vendor's website is live and still identifies as the vendor; field-level facts are re-reviewed when a vendor or reader reports a change, when a public announcement (funding, acquisition, rename) surfaces, or when a new framework materially changes what a vendor needs to document. We are transparent that the site launched in April 2026 and cadence currently depends on signals and reader reports rather than a large editorial team.
Two paid products exist. (1) Verified: confirms a vendor has formally attested their profile details are accurate, adds a "Verified" badge, and grants priority handling for corrections — nothing more. Verified does not affect rankings, ordering, or editorial content. (2) Featured: boosts a vendor's placement in directory listings (vendor index, comparison pages, alternatives, category pages, and the homepage "Recently checked" module). Featured slots are always clearly labeled. Featured does not influence editorial best-of rankings, head-to-head comparison verdicts, written commentary, or the verification methodology. We do not accept affiliate commissions on vendor links.
Vendors or readers can request a correction via the submit form. Corrections are processed by the editorial team and logged in our audit log. If a vendor's claim cannot be verified against a public source within a reasonable window, the claim is removed.
This FAQ is editorial. No vendor can pay to be highlighted or ranked in answers, and the written commentary on this page is payment-free. Featured slots in directory listings are always labeled where they appear. Read our methodology for details.