About Plainly Picks

We write the guide we wished we had the first time we bought hosting, software or anything with a monthly fee.

Buying software and online services for a small business is harder than it should be. Prices hide behind first-year deals, plans have similar names, and every comparison seems to recommend whatever pays the most. Plainly Picks exists to make those decisions simpler.

What we do

• Explain each topic in plain language and define the jargon as we go.
• Show the price you will pay after the first term, not only the introductory deal.
• Recommend a small number of options and say clearly who each one is not for.
• Date every guide and update it when prices or plans change.

What we do not do

• We do not accept payment to include a product or to rank it higher.
• We do not publish sponsored reviews.
• We do not invent ratings, testimonials or "as seen on" badges.

How we are funded

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through one, the company may pay us a commission. You pay the same price either way. Our affiliate disclosure and editorial standards explain how we keep that from shaping our recommendations.

Who we are

Plainly Picks is written by the Plainly Picks Editorial Team and published by Room to Reason. You can reach us at hello@plainlypicks.com.