How we rank

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Tiers are editorial opinion. For each use case we compare tools on verified features and official pricing, weighing: output quality, speed to a usable result, price/value, reliability, and fit for the audience (vibe coders, agent builders, creators).

• S — best default choice today.
• A — excellent, wins in specific cases.
• B — solid, with clear trade-offs.
• C — works, but better options exist.

Each list shows a last-reviewed date. Affiliate relationships never change a tier.