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The drop
Three to five tools we vetted this week, plus what they replace and what they cost. No filler entries.
The teardown
One tool, taken apart. Pricing tricks, lock-in risks, the alternative we like better, the workflow we built around it.
The shortlist
A category roundup. Best tools for one specific job, ranked, with the reasoning shown.
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