About Us
Why we started SoftPickr ⚖
We started SoftPickr in 2026 with a simple goal: cut through the noise and give honest, hands-on recommendations that real people can trust. Whether you’re looking for a VPN to protect your privacy, a laptop that fits your budget, or an AI tool that actually saves you time — we’ve got you covered.
Most “top 10” lists on the internet are ranked by which company paid the most. Most YouTube reviews are sponsored. Most comparison sites pick whichever product pays the highest affiliate commission. We don’t do any of that. Our rankings are based on testing — full stop.
Six review categories 📁
VPNs & Security
Privacy tools, password managers, secure browsers
Laptops & Computers
Ultrabooks, gaming rigs, workstations
Smartphones
Flagship, mid-range & camera-first devices
AI Tools
Writing assistants, image tools, automation
Web Hosting
Shared, VPS, cloud hosting, domain services
Gadgets & Audio
Earbuds, headphones, smart-home accessories
Our 5-step testing process ⚡
4 rules we don’t break ✅
We buy what we review
No free units with strings. Gear sent for testing is shipped back.
Rankings beat commissions
If the #1 pick pays us nothing, it’s still #1.
Updates are logged
Every change is timestamped and dated. Nothing edited quietly.
Readers first, always
Readers email us when we get it wrong — we re-test.