Help & FAQ

Topstr ranks AI tools by what you actually do and assembles a personalized stack — a small set of complementary tools that cover your work, with a real monthly cost. It’s the opposite of an endless alphabetical directory: the question isn’t “what AI tools exist?” but “what should I use for my job?”

The handful of AI tools that, together, cover your work — usually one strong pick per job (e.g. writing, images, automation). Topstr builds one around your tasks instead of making you guess.

Three: Build from your tasks (the 4-question quiz), Start from your role (open a Stack Template and filter it), or just type what you need in the search box on the home page and we’ll assemble a stack.

Four quick questions — your tasks, budget, skill level, and what you value. You get a stack with one tool per job, an optional “grow into” upgrade, and an estimated monthly cost.

Yes. Type something like “I run an Etsy shop and need help with listings and photos” into the home search and Topstr maps it to the right tasks and builds a matching stack.

Absolutely. On any result you can swap a pick for an alternative, add a second tool to the same job, or remove one. The monthly total updates as you go.

Use the Price / Level / Style chips on the result (e.g. “Free” or “≤ $25”), or click “Make it cheaper.” The stack re-builds instantly — no need to redo the quiz.

A ready-made toolkit for a role (Marketers, Teachers, YouTubers, and more). Open one, filter by price, level, and style, then save the tools you want to a stack.

Each tool gets a use-case score out of 10: use-case fit 55% + value 15% + ease of use 10% + feature depth 10% + user reviews 10%. Fit dominates, so the same tool ranks differently for different jobs.

Because we score fit to the job, not overall fame. A great video editor can top the YouTubers list and sit mid-pack for lawyers — that’s the whole point.

No. Scores are Topstr’s editorial judgement plus community ratings. Ranking is never pay-to-play, and any future affiliate links are kept out of the scoring and clearly disclosed.

We research the cheapest individual paid plan (billed monthly) as of the review date shown on each tool, and refresh monthly — but prices change often. Always confirm on the vendor’s own site before buying.

An automated audit re-checks tools and pricing every month and surfaces notable new tools; a human reviews proposed changes before anything goes live.

Hit + Save on any tool, template card, or quiz result. Saved tools go into your active stack, which you can open from My Stacks.

Yes — create separate named stacks (e.g. “Client A”, “My channel”, “Free starter kit”) and switch between them on the My Stacks page.

In your browser by default — no account required.

On My Stacks, sign in with your email. We send a one-time link; click it and your stacks sync across every device you sign in on.

No. Everything works signed-out. Sign in only if you want your stacks to follow you across devices.

There’s no password. We email you a magic link — each link is single-use and expires shortly after it’s sent.

Connectors are vetted integrations (built on the Model Context Protocol) that let Claude work with apps like Notion or Linear. Topstr lists Anthropic’s official, vetted directory. Tools that have an official connector show a ⚡ Connector badge, and you can add connectors to a stack too. Browse connectors →

Your ratings, likes, and stacks live in your browser. If you choose to sign in, we store your email address and your synced stacks — nothing more. See the Privacy Policy for details.

Sign in with the same email on both devices. Signed-out stacks live only in the browser that created them; on your first sign-in they merge into your account so nothing is lost.

Try simpler terms, or use the quiz for a guided build. If we can’t map your text to tasks, the search falls back to a plain keyword search of tools and use cases.

Data is researched periodically and can lag real-world changes — please confirm on the vendor’s site. Our monthly audit catches most drift.

Reach us at [YOUR SUPPORT EMAIL] and we’ll help. Topstr is a focused project and we read every message.