Affiliate Disclosure

How we make money

The AI Growth Stack earns revenue primarily through affiliate marketing. When you click a link to a software product on this site and subsequently purchase a subscription or plan, we may receive a commission from the software company. This is how most independent software review publications are funded.

We participate in affiliate programs run through networks including PartnerStack, ShareASale, Impact, and direct affiliate programs operated by individual software companies.

What this means for our coverage

We are transparent that affiliate revenue funds this publication. Here is what that does and does not mean:

What it does mean:

• We cover tools that have affiliate programs more frequently than tools that don't, simply because covering them is financially sustainable for us.
• We have a financial incentive for readers to click through to and purchase products we recommend.
• We are motivated to build reader trust — which means giving honest recommendations — because a reader who buys a bad product based on our review won't trust us again.

What it does not mean:

• We do not allow commission rates to influence ratings or rankings. A tool that pays a 30% commission gets the same scrutiny as one that pays a flat $50 referral fee.
• We do not guarantee coverage, positive reviews, or favorable placement in exchange for affiliate arrangements.
• We do not accept payment for reviews. If a company wants to be covered, they can submit a request — we evaluate it on editorial merit.
• We do not write fake reviews of tools we haven't tested.

Sponsored content

Occasionally we publish sponsored content — articles or features that are funded directly by a software company. All sponsored content is clearly labeled "Sponsored" at the top of the article. Sponsored content represents the views of the sponsor and not necessarily the editorial views of The AI Growth Stack. We do not publish sponsored content that we believe is misleading or inaccurate.

Free product access

Software companies sometimes provide complimentary access to paid tiers of their products for review purposes. When this is the case, we disclose it within the review article itself. Free access does not guarantee coverage or a positive review.

FTC compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). We are committed to transparency with our readers about all material connections between this publication and the companies whose products we cover.

Questions

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial practices, contact us at maya@theaigrowthstack.com.