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Sam Whitlock
SaaS analyst at GoPickStack. Sam covers the technical side of our reviews: API reliability, integration depth, and security posture. He tests onboarding flows, data migration paths, and edge cases that only show up after weeks of real use.
55
Total reviews
~2283h
Testing hours
154
Testing rounds
July 2024
Reviewing since
Reviews by Sam
55 toolsPerplexity
An AI answer engine with real, cited sources from the live web.
4.6
score
23h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Close CRM
High-speed outbound execution engine for sales teams.
4.7
score
48h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Pipedrive
A focused sales CRM built around the pipeline.
4.3
score
20h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Kit
Email and automation made for creators.
4.4
score
38h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Calendly
The scheduling link everyone recognizes.
4.5
score
59h
tested
July 2026
last tested
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting designed for freelancers.
4.2
score
25h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant built for nuanced reasoning, writing, and coding.
4.7
score
58h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Cursor
The AI-native code editor built for repository-wide context and multi-file editing.
4.6
score
53h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Figma
The collaborative interface design standard.
4.8
score
33h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Midjourney
The most striking AI image generator.
4.7
score
59h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Trello
Simple, visual Kanban boards anyone can use.
4.0
score
36h
tested
July 2026
last tested
beehiiv
A modern newsletter platform built for growth.
4.6
score
36h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Todoist
The to-do app that scales from list to projects.
4.4
score
42h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Brevo
Email, SMS, and CRM on a generous free plan.
4.3
score
58h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Slack
The messaging hub for modern teams.
4.5
score
56h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Typeform
Beautiful conversational forms and surveys.
4.4
score
46h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Substack
Publish and monetize a newsletter with zero setup.
4.3
score
48h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Wrike
Scalable work management for larger teams.
4.0
score
39h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Moz Pro
Approachable SEO software with trusted metrics.
4.1
score
45h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Supabase
The open source Firebase alternative built on Postgres.
4.8
score
50h
tested
July 2026
last tested
n8n
Fair-code workflow automation for technical teams and engineers.
4.7
score
21h
tested
July 2026
last tested
PostHog
All-in-one product analytics, session replay, and feature flags.
4.5
score
54h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Make
Visual workflow automation platform for complex integrations.
4.8
score
28h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Buffer
Simple, intuitive social media management and multi-channel post scheduling.
4.3
score
35h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Cal.com
Open-source scheduling infrastructure for teams and developers.
4.7
score
56h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Carrd
Simple, responsive, one-page website builder for anything and everything.
4.8
score
41h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Deel
Comprehensive review, pricing, and analysis.
4.6
score
20h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Discord
Low-latency voice, video, and text channel community platform for creators, developers, and gaming teams.
4.6
score
25h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Gusto
All-in-one payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance platform for growing small businesses.
4.7
score
35h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Mangools
Comprehensive review, pricing, and analysis.
4.2
score
49h
tested
July 2026
last tested
folk
A lightweight, modern CRM for relationship building.
4.3
score
38h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Bonsai
Invoicing, contracts, and taxes for freelancers.
4.1
score
36h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Penpot
Open-source, self-hostable design and prototyping.
4.1
score
56h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Icons8
Icons, illustrations, photos, and music for design.
4.2
score
25h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Wix
The most flexible drag-and-drop website builder.
4.2
score
57h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Bubble
Build full web apps with no code.
4.1
score
51h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Google Analytics
The free, ubiquitous web analytics standard.
4.0
score
57h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Dashlane
Password manager with a built-in VPN.
4.3
score
32h
tested
July 2026
last tested
WooCommerce
Turn any WordPress site into a store.
4.2
score
47h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Snipcart
Add a cart to any website with a snippet.
4.1
score
43h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Ecwid
Add a store to any site or social profile.
4.0
score
37h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Zendesk
The enterprise help desk standard.
4.2
score
19h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Gorgias
Helpdesk built specifically for ecommerce.
4.3
score
60h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Publer
Bulk scheduling with AI assistance.
4.3
score
40h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Typefully
Write and schedule threads for X and LinkedIn.
4.4
score
26h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Paperform
Forms that double as landing pages.
4.2
score
42h
tested
July 2026
last tested
DigitalOcean
Developer-friendly cloud servers.
4.4
score
52h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Ideogram
AI images that actually render text well.
4.4
score
32h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Synthesia
Create AI avatar videos from text.
4.4
score
37h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Apple Notes
The capable notes app built into Apple devices.
4.2
score
60h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Bear
An elegant Markdown note app for Apple.
4.4
score
33h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Motion
AI that plans your calendar and tasks for you.
4.2
score
49h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Google Drive
Storage and docs at the center of Workspace.
4.4
score
37h
tested
July 2026
last tested
BambooHR
Friendly HR software for small companies.
4.3
score
46h
tested
July 2026
last tested
Remote
Global employment and contractor payments.
4.3
score
35h
tested
July 2026
last tested