30 Years +
in Digital Marketing
Building Websites
I recommend Framer
Run Campaigns
Google Ads, Meta, SEO
No Paid Promos
Only my real opinions
Why I built this
Choosing software shouldn't take a week of research. My work covers brands, websites, ads and SEO, so I know which tools make that work easier and which just add another bill.
Every page gives you my top picks, real prices and who each tool is really for. Some links are affiliate links, but no one pays for a better score.
Lee Thompson
Digital Marketing Specialist
Where to start
My top picks
One clear recommendation in every category, with my score, the real price and who it suits.
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Starter stack
Just getting started? The free and low-cost tools I would set up first, one for every job.
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How I review
The method behind every score: real use, prices checked at the source and no paid placements.
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Latest reviews
Websites
Framer, Webflow or WordPress?
Choosing a website builder based on who will edit the site.
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SEO
Semrush review: is it worth $139 a month for a small business?
The most complete SEO toolkit you can buy. Here's who should pay for it, and who shouldn't.
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AI Tools
AI writing tools: where they help and where they don't
Using AI for first drafts without losing your own voice.
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Affiliate disclosure
DigiStacker is free to use because some links are affiliate links. If you sign up through them I may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never changes my scores, rankings or recommendations.
Independence
Every verdict is my own opinion, based on my research and experience. No company pays to be reviewed, ranked or featured, and I'll always tell you who should skip a tool as well as who should buy it.
Pricing
Prices are checked on each provider's own pricing page and shown in USD. Software pricing changes often, so always confirm the current price and terms before you buy.
General information only
The content on this site is here to help you compare marketing software. It isn't financial, legal or tax advice, so choose the tools that suit your own business.
DigiStacker is an independent review site run by Lee Thompson, Design and Digital Marketing Specialist with over 30 years experience.
Business tools, rated honestly by Lee Thompson, Digital Marketing Specialist with 30 years in design and marketing. Real prices, my own opinions, zero sponsored rankings.
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