Trust-IQ Score

Trust-IQ Score™ is an arithmetic outcome
not a marketing claim.

One number, on a 0-100 scale, that combines verified user reviews
with our independent 5-domain audit & certification.

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See how a Trust-IQ Score™ adds up

Move any score and watch the badge change. Verified user truth and the independent audit each carry exactly half — one can never buy out the other.

Integrity AI50%

Verified user truth

Authenticated reviews from real buyers, five domains

Use case8.0 / 10
Onboarding6.0 / 10
Support7.0 / 10
Innovation7.0 / 10
Pricing6.0 / 10
Authenticated34.0 / 50
Auditor AI50%

Independent audit

Automated technical audit, five domains · 25 controls

Software development lifecycle8.0 / 10
Product8.5 / 10
Org structure7.0 / 10
Security & privacy8.5 / 10
Customer support6.5 / 10
Automated38.5 / 50

Trust-IQ Score™

73Out of 100August 23, 2026TRUST-IQ SCOREYOUR PRODUCT NAME

0–100 composite · refreshed annually

One rubric. Every product, every category. Domain scores shown on the 0–10 scale; each pillar contributes up to 50 points. No sponsored listings, no pay-to-rank.

Verified user reviews

Every review on Smartreview AI clears four checks.

Identity

Email + LinkedIn match.

Usage

Reviewer must demonstrate product use via a screenshot or Agreement or invoice or partner confirmation.

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Independence

Reviewer cannot be an employee, contractor, or investor of the partner.

Smartreview AI verifies it.

Authenticity

Manipulation patterns flagged: coordinated submission windows, IP clusters, language fingerprinting. Suspicious reviews held for human review.

AI Independent Trust-IQ Score™ Audit

Every review on Smartreview AI clears four checks.

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Software development life cycle (SDLC)

We audit the software development lifecycle end-to-end governance, code, QA checks – so risk is caught upstream.

  • SDLC governance & policy compliance
  • Peer review & code verification
  • Secure coding practices
  • Unit testing validation
  • QA validation & requirement verification
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Product management

Trust isn't just security – it's disciplined product delivery. We check that design, privacy, and change control are real processes.

  • Product requirements definition
  • Secure design & privacy integration
  • Release management & QA approval
  • Security testing and annual assessment
  • Change approval & deployment authorization
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Support

Post-sale reality is where most vendors fail. We audit support procedures, SLA's, and channels so you know before you buy.

  • Support procedures & documentation
  • Issue management & ticket resolution
  • SLA monitoring & performance
  • Support channels & customer communication
  • Access control & data protection
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Organization Structure

We audit the organization behind the software governance, screening, financials, and internal controls the signals popularity ratings ignore.

  • Organization structure & role definition
  • Meeting governance & decision records
  • Background verification & screening
  • Independent financial audit
  • Internal controls & oversight
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Security & Privacy

Auditor AI verifies a vendor's controls against evidence, not marketing claims. No proof – No badge.

  • Security policies & governance
  • Backup monitoring & resilience
  • BCP/DR recovery testing
  • Access reviews & permissions
  • Compliance certification