How rankings work
Every tool in our directory carries a WrenchStack Score on a 0–10 scale. The score is calculated from five weighted factors and is the primary input to where a tool ranks on vertical landing pages and buyer guides.
The WrenchStack Score formula
| Factor | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical fit | 40% | How well the tool is built for the specific trade being searched (HVAC, plumbing, roofing, etc.). Scored 1–10 per vertical based on feature coverage, customer base, and the tool's own positioning. |
| Aggregated user ratings | 30% | Averaged G2 + Capterra ratings, normalized to a 0–10 scale. |
| Pricing transparency | 10% | Tools with public tier pricing score 10. Tools requiring sales calls for any number score 5. Tools with free tiers get a bonus. |
| Feature depth | 10% | Count of meaningful features the tool ships, capped at 10. Generic feature stuffing doesn't help; coverage of the must-have features for the declared use case does. |
| Integration coverage | 10% | Count of native integrations with adjacent tools (QuickBooks, Stripe, Zapier, payment processors, marketing platforms). Capped at 10. |
The final score is the weighted sum, rounded to one decimal place. Tools scoring 9.0+ get a dark-green badge; 8.0–8.9 light green; 7.0–7.9 orange; 6.0–6.9 light orange; below 6 gray.
How often we update
Pricing is verified quarterly. Each tool entry carries a verified date — tiers older than 90 days are flagged and re-verified before the page is published.
Features and integrations are re-checked twice yearly, plus on major product updates (we monitor vendor changelogs and release notes).
User ratings are pulled fresh from G2 and Capterra at each quarterly review.
Editorial corrections
If we publish something wrong about a tool — pricing, feature claim, weakness — we correct it within 48 hours of confirmation. Corrections are noted on the page with a dated stamp, never silently edited.
If you're a vendor and spot an error about your product, email hello@wrenchstack.com with the specific page URL and what's wrong. We fix and credit corrections fairly.
The data behind rankings
Pricing tier data comes from public vendor pricing pages. Feature lists come from vendor documentation, product demos, and aggregated user feedback on G2 and Capterra. Integration data comes from official vendor integration directories and Zapier marketplace listings.
Where vendors don't publish pricing publicly (typical for enterprise tools like ServiceTitan, BuildOps, and FieldEdge), we cite user-reported pricing ranges from public sources rather than custom-quoted figures.