Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: May 12, 2026
At ToolStackReview, we believe in full transparency with our readers. This page explains how affiliate links work on our site and how we fund our operations while maintaining editorial independence.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Some of the links on ToolStackReview are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of these links and subsequently make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a small commission from the company at no additional cost to you.
The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the product's website. Affiliate commissions are paid by the companies whose products we review, not by you.
How Affiliate Links Support This Site
Running ToolStackReview involves significant time and expense. We pay for subscriptions to the tools we review, invest in research, and dedicate hours to hands-on testing. Affiliate commissions help cover these costs and allow us to continue providing free, high-quality content to our readers.
Our Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, ratings, or recommendations in any way. Here is what that means in practice:
- We choose what to review independently. Companies cannot pay us to review their product or guarantee a favorable review.
- Our opinions are our own. Whether a tool has an affiliate program has no bearing on how we rate it or what we say about it.
- We highlight drawbacks. If a product has problems, we report them — even if we have an affiliate relationship with the company.
- We recommend free alternatives when appropriate. If a free tool genuinely serves you better than a paid one, we will say so.
- We never let commission rates influence rankings. A tool offering a higher commission will never rank above a better product because of that commission.
Genuine Testing
Every product reviewed on ToolStackReview has been tested firsthand by our team. We sign up for real accounts, use the tools in real workflows, and base our reviews on direct experience. We do not publish reviews based solely on press releases, marketing materials, or secondhand information.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we disclose our affiliate relationships to ensure full transparency. The FTC requires that endorsements and testimonials reflect honest opinions and that material connections between endorsers and the products they recommend are clearly disclosed.
This disclosure applies to all pages, posts, and content on ToolStackReview where affiliate links may be present.
Types of Compensation
ToolStackReview may receive compensation in the following ways:
- Affiliate commissions: A percentage or flat fee when you purchase a product or service through our links.
- Free access: In some cases, companies may provide free or extended access to their products for review purposes. When this occurs, it is disclosed in the relevant review.
We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews.
Your Trust Matters
We understand that trust is earned, and we take our responsibility to our readers seriously. If you ever have questions or concerns about our affiliate relationships or editorial process, please contact us at hello@toolstackreview.com.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Affiliate links on this site typically direct you to a product's website through a tracking link. In many cases, our articles include a general disclosure statement near the top or bottom of the page to remind you that affiliate links may be present.