About
We test AI tools so you don't have to. Honest, hands-on, no fluff.
only5l.com was born from a simple frustration: the internet is full of AI tool "reviews" that are really just paraphrased landing pages. We wanted something different — real testing, real prices, real verdicts.
Our name says it all: only 5 links. For every category, we find exactly 5 tools worth your time and money. No endless lists, no padding.
How we test
- We actually use every tool — not just read the press release
- Real pricing (not just "from $X/month")
- We test on actual work tasks: writing, coding, analysis
- We check privacy policies and data handling
- We score 0–10 across 5 criteria, every time
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Contact
Got a tool tip or spotted an error? hello@only5l.com