Methodology
How we test and rate software
Trust is the whole point. Here's exactly how we evaluate every tool, where our information comes from, and what we'll never do.
What we evaluate
Every review scores a tool against the things that actually matter to a crew-based operation:
- Core workflow fit — scheduling, routing, bidding, and dispatch for real crew sizes and site counts.
- Field reality — mobile apps, GPS verification, offline behavior, and multilingual crew support.
- Quality control — inspections, checklists, and client-facing reporting.
- Money — total cost including per-user fees, paid add-ons, and contract minimums, not just the headline price.
- Support and lock-in — onboarding, data export, and how hard it is to leave.
Where our information comes from
We verify pricing and features against each vendor’s current pricing page and documentation before publishing, and we re-check on a regular refresh cycle. We read verified customer reviews on G2, Capterra, and Trustpilot, and we test tools hands-on where we can. When we haven’t tested something directly, we say so in the review.
Our ratings
Ratings reflect fit for a specific kind of operator, not a single universal score. A tool that’s perfect for a 3-person crew can be wrong for a 40-site contractor. Every review names who a tool is for — and who should skip it.
How we use AI
Crewski uses AI tools to draft, edit, and refresh content. Every piece is reviewed and approved by the editorial team before publishing. AI helps us cover more software faster; it does not replace our judgment, ratings, or recommendations.
What we won’t do
- No paid reviews, ever. Affiliate commissions never buy a rating.
- No fabricated facts, statistics, or quotes.
- No pretending to have tested something we haven’t.
- No “sponsored” content disguised as editorial. If a vendor ever pays for placement, it will be labeled clearly.