Scoring Methodology
How we evaluate and score every tool on Sasanova.
The 6 Scoring Axes
Every tool is independently scored on six axes, each rated from 1 (worst) to 10 (best). These axes capture different dimensions of software quality so that a single number does not flatten important nuances.
Value (25% weight)
Bang for the buck. How does the pricing compare to what you actually get? We consider free tier generosity, price-to-feature ratio, and how costs scale as you grow.
Ease of Use (15% weight)
Learning curve and UX quality. How quickly can a new user become productive? We evaluate onboarding flows, documentation quality, interface clarity, and day-to-day usability.
Power (20% weight)
Feature depth and capability breadth. How much can you accomplish with this tool? We assess the range of features, depth of customization, API capabilities, and extensibility.
Setup Friction (10% weight)
How quickly you can go from signup to productive use. A score of 10 means you are up and running in minutes. A score of 1 means extensive configuration, integrations, or training is required before the tool is useful.
Migration Ease (10% weight)
How easy it is to switch to this tool from an alternative. We consider data import capabilities, migration documentation, onboarding support, and compatibility with common data formats.
Transparency (20% weight)
Pricing clarity, data export options, API openness, and honest communication. A tool that hides pricing, locks in your data, or makes it difficult to understand what you are paying scores low. Open-source tools and those with clear, public pricing score high.
Weighted Overall Score Formula
The overall score is a weighted average of all six axes, rounded to one decimal place:
Overall = (
Value x 0.25 +
Ease x 0.15 +
Power x 0.20 +
SetupFriction x 0.10 +
MigrationEase x 0.10 +
Transparency x 0.20
)
This weighting emphasizes Value (25%), Power (20%), and Transparency (20%) as the most important factors, while still accounting for usability, setup experience, and migration considerations.
Publish Gate (Quality Thresholds)
Before a tool listing is published on Sasanova, it must meet minimum quality thresholds to ensure our data is useful and trustworthy:
- Complete pricing data — all publicly available plans must be documented with monthly and annual pricing.
- All six axes scored — no axis can be left unscored. If we cannot evaluate an axis, we note the limitation.
- At least one primary source — every data point must trace back to an official vendor source or direct testing.
- Provenance labeled — every listing must have its provenance level clearly indicated (independently verified, vendor-claimed, or community-reported).
- Last verified date — data must be verified within the past 90 days to remain published.
Listings that fall below these thresholds are either held from publication or marked with a reduced-confidence indicator.