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How We Review & Score

Our methodology is published in full. Every score is reproducible. No black boxes, no pay-for-play.

Our Review Process

Four steps to every review, every time.

01

In-Depth Research

We analyse product documentation, feature lists, demo videos, and publicly available information for every platform.

02

User Research

We aggregate verified user reviews from G2, Capterra, Trustpilot, and yacht crew forums. Real voices, not vendor marketing.

03

Structured Scoring

We score across 6 categories with published weights. The math is visible — every sub-score contributes to the overall rating.

04

Ongoing Updates

Reviews are refreshed quarterly. If a vendor ships a major update or changes pricing, we re-test and update our scores.

Scoring Rubric

6 weighted categories produce a final score out of 10.

Accounting Features

25%
Multi-currency support & automatic FX
Invoicing & purchase order workflows
Budget tracking & cash-flow forecasting
General ledger & chart of accounts
Bank reconciliation & bank feeds
Reporting depth & customisation

Ease of Use

20%
Time from sign-up to first invoice
UI clarity & navigation
Learning curve for non-accountants
Onboarding documentation & tutorials
Mobile experience & responsive design

Value for Money

20%
Total cost of ownership (all fees included)
Feature richness relative to price
Pricing transparency & clarity
Hidden costs & upsell pressure
Free trial availability & length

Integration

15%
QuickBooks / Xero / Sage connectivity
Bank feed & payment gateway support
Payroll system integration
Open API availability
PMS & yacht management system links

Support & Reliability

10%
Support channels (email, phone, chat)
Response time & resolution quality
Uptime & cloud infrastructure
Offline capability at sea
Data backup & security

User Satisfaction

10%
Aggregated G2 & Capterra ratings
Trustpilot sentiment analysis
Yacht crew forum feedback
Customer retention signals
Community & knowledge base quality

Final Score Formula

Overall = (Accounting × 0.25) + (Ease × 0.20) + (Value × 0.20) + (Integration × 0.15) + (Support × 0.10) + (Satisfaction × 0.10)

Each sub-score is 1–10. The weighted sum produces the overall rating.

Our Independence Pledge

We are not owned by, affiliated with, or beholden to any yacht software vendor. Our reviews are written after thorough research and include genuine criticisms alongside praise.

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Vendors can request a review, but they cannot pay for a higher score. If a vendor disputes our findings, we investigate and update if warranted, with a public changelog noting what changed and why.

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