How AI Labs works

How the AI tool ratings work

A simple guide to the ratings and how to use them when you review AI tools.

The quick explanation

How AI Labs helps you compare tools

Find relevant options, compare their scores, and consider your fit.

01Find similar tools

Explore tools that address the same business need.

02Compare their scores

Use the TriVista Score to narrow your options within each category.

03Consider your business

Your company size, industry, and needs help determine which tools to explore.

A higher score means a higher rating within the same category. Use it as a starting point, alongside cost and business fit.

How to use the score

Use it as a starting point

Review the evidence, compare other tools, and consider your needs before you decide.

1

Narrow your options

Use the score to find platforms worth investigating first.

2

Compare within a group

A score is most useful when you compare similar tools.

3

Check the evidence

Read the supporting research, limitations, and trade-offs.

4

Make it fit your situation

Consider your industry, company size, work, and AI experience.

About the ratings

How the ratings work

Three steps to help you compare similar tools.

  1. Start with the tool

    We use product research to establish a starting rating.

    Base rating = Starting rating + Tool adjustment

  2. Account for your business

    Your company size, type, technology readiness, and industry can change how a tool ranks among similar options.

    Business rating = Base rating+ Company size adjustment+ Company type adjustment+ Technology readiness adjustment+ Industry adjustment

  3. Make the rating easier to compare

    We convert the underlying rating, called ELO, into the TriVista Score you see on each tool.

    TriVista Score = 50 + (ELO − 1350) ÷ 6

    Example: an ELO of 1500 becomes a TriVista Score of 75.

Compare scores within the same category. Use them to build a shortlist, alongside cost and business fit.

Choose with confidence

How we keep comparisons useful

Compare similar tools

We rank tools alongside others that serve similar needs, so you can compare relevant options.

Understand your options

We bring together product information to help you understand what each tool offers.

Consider your business needs

Explore how different tools may fit your goals, budget, and ways of working.

Make an informed decision

We pull together the available data to help you compare options and make an informed decision.

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