How we make our picks

What we evaluate

Workflow fit: whether it works in the apps and situations people actually use. Platform coverage: which desktop and mobile systems are supported. Privacy control: whether local and cloud processing are clear. Correction burden: how much cleanup a user can expect. Value: the practical cost of getting a useful experience.

Ratings are editorial, not laboratory scores

Our stars are a transparent editorial summary of those criteria, not a claim of a standardized lab test. We update them as we complete consistent hands-on testing and as products change.