Tool reviews
First-hand, independent reviews of the email, SaaS and creator tools we actually use. Real pros and cons - even when it's a competitor's.
Kit (ConvertKit) Review 2026: Months on the Free Plan
My Kit (ConvertKit) review after months on the free plan: up to 10,000 subscribers and selling on free, but no sequences or automations. Who should pay.
Read review →Lovable AI App Builder Review (2026): Gorgeous Design, Fast-Burning Credits
My Lovable review: I built a startup pitch site in two days with this AI app builder. The standout design, the fast-burning credits, and who it's for.
Read review →Is Fiverr Worth It? I've Bought AND Sold on It (2026)
My honest Fiverr review after years of hiring freelancers AND selling to Level 2: worth it for buyers who vet, a slow but real path for sellers.
Read review →systeme.io Review 2026: Is the Free Plan Worth It?
My honest systeme.io review after building on its free plan: the all-in-one breadth I liked, the 1-automation wall I hit fast, and who should skip it.
Read review →beehiiv Review 2026: Honest Take After Moving My List
My honest beehiiv review after moving my list to it. The free plan is generous (2,500 subscribers, unlimited sends), plus the friction and what is paid-only.
Read review →Is ElevenLabs Worth It for Narration? 6 Months on a Novel
Is ElevenLabs worth it for narration? My honest take after months narrating a novel with it - the multi-voice win, the tone drift and credit burn, and the plan you need.
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