Editorial framework · Version 1.1Effective August 11, 2026
Software Fit Standard

A public editorial framework

Software decisions built around fit, not hype.

The Software Fit Standard makes the rules behind eight independent US buying guides inspectable: distinct intent, bounded evidence, visible non-fit, dated claims and documented uncertainty.

This is an editorial commitment — not an official certification, accreditation, product approval or guarantee of end-to-end testing.

The operating manual

Inspect the rules, not just the verdict.

Buyers should be able to see how evidence was selected, what a conclusion does not prove and where uncertainty remains.

Current adoption

Eight guides. Market-specific criteria. One public contract.

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