The AI tools
directory that
doesn't lie.
AIVario is an independent directory of AI tools by EdGrows. I compare and review AI tools, test the ones I use in my own work, and check every price on the vendor's own page, so you can find the right tool without wasting hours on YouTube and Reddit.
One person, real opinions.
I'm EdGrows, a solo founder and developer based in Buenos Aires. I started AIVario in 2026 because most AI tool coverage had become useless: identical listicles, inflated ratings, affiliate-corrupted recommendations.
AIVario is my attempt to fix this, at least for myself and anyone who wants it. I've used AI tools in daily work since 2023, and I review them as a working professional who depends on them.
I share everything on X.
New tool discoveries, hot takes on AI releases, and behind-the-scenes of building this directory, all on X.
Editorial reviews, clearly labelled.
Every review says how it was made. Tools I use in my own work, such as Claude, Cursor and ElevenLabs, are marked hands-on and include my own screenshots and observations. The rest are researched: built from the vendor's pages, documentation and pricing, with screenshots taken on the date shown, and never written as if I had tested them.
When I verify pricing, I check it on the tool's own pricing page within 30 days of publishing. When pricing changes (which happens constantly in AI), the review gets updated.
Not a directory with fake ratings.
AIVario is not a generic "best AI tools" list aggregator. Not a marketing platform. Not neutral on quality. Every review has explicit recommendations and anti-recommendations.
Ratings are editorial: set by me, a single author, and never an average of other sites' scores. Every review says whether I tested the tool myself or rated it from research.
No investors, no vendor partnerships that influence rankings. I pay for the tools I review.
I pick a winner. Every comparison ends with a clear recommendation, not a "both are good" cop-out.
AI moves fast. I revisit reviews when tools ship major updates, not just when it's convenient.
Affiliate links fund this site. I disclose every one. They never change what I recommend.
Affiliate revenue, fully disclosed.
AIVario uses affiliate relationships with some AI tools. When I link to a tool I'm affiliated with, I disclose it clearly on that tool's page, before the verdict section. When I don't have an affiliate relationship (most tools), I disclose that too.
Affiliate revenue doesn't determine which tools I cover or how I rate them. Some of the highest-rated tools on AIVario (Claude, Cursor, Midjourney, Grok) have no affiliate program at all. Some affiliate-bearing tools get critical reviews when they deserve them.
All tool ratings, reviews, and recommendations on AIVario represent my personal, subjective opinions, based on hands-on testing where a review is marked Hands-on and on documented research where it is marked Researched. They do not constitute professional advice. Tool performance may vary based on individual use cases, and I make no guarantees about accuracy or completeness. Ratings can change as tools evolve, so always verify current features and pricing on the official product website before making purchasing decisions.
AIVario participates in affiliate programs. Some links on this site earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences rankings or recommendations. I only link to tools I'd recommend regardless.
Read the full rating methodology: what each score means, what I evaluate, and how hands-on and researched ratings differ.
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