Honest AI tool reviews. No fluff. No paid rankings.
CrixPix helps creators, students, developers, and small businesses choose AI tools without the hype or the paywalls.
Founded by Shivam · Software Engineer · Based in India · LinkedIn
Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Shivam, a software engineer and the person behind CrixPix. I write every guide myself and keep it updated.
My goal is simple: help you pick the right AI tool without wasting time or money.
Our Mission
To publish clear, clearly-sourced AI tool reviews. Every guide is either tested hands-on or built from verified, cross-checked research, and each one says which. Comparisons use the same criteria for every tool, and recommendations are based on results, not sponsorships.
Who We Are
CrixPix was founded by Shivam, a software engineer with 4+ years of professional experience who got tired of biased, vague, and outdated reviews of AI software. Too many websites call something the “best AI tool” without testing it, and too many guides are written by people who never opened the tool they were reviewing.
CrixPix uses two clearly separated approaches. Full single-tool reviews and head-to-head comparisons are based on hands-on testing, using the same prompts, settings, and evaluation criteria for every tool in a comparison. Roundups and pricing-breakdown guides are compiled from each company’s official pricing pages and documentation, then cross-checked against independent reporting before publishing. Every guide states which approach it uses, so you always know what you are reading.
As a software engineer, Shivam looks at architecture, performance, and real-world usability rather than marketing copy.
The name comes from Critics (Crix) + Pixels (Pix): critics of the AI tools shaping how people create, write, and work.
What We Cover
CrixPix covers the AI software people use day to day, not only image generators.
- AI Image Tools — for example Midjourney and Leonardo AI
- AI Video Tools — for example Kling AI
- AI Writing Tools — writing assistants and content generators
- AI Chatbots & Assistants — for example ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek
- Tool Comparisons — side-by-side breakdowns across categories
- Tutorials & Productivity — step-by-step guides and app picks
Who It’s For
- Developers and engineers who want practical detail on capability, performance, and limits
- Content creators and YouTubers looking for better visuals and workflows
- Students and beginners learning AI tools without being overwhelmed
- Small business owners who need marketing materials without a designer
- Bloggers, social media managers, and e-commerce sellers who need steady content
- Freelancers and professionals working smarter with AI
Our Values
Test where testing applies
Full reviews and head-to-head comparisons are tested hands-on with real prompts before publishing, not written from spec sheets or press releases.
Research transparently where it does not
Roundups and pricing guides are compiled from official sources and cross-checked reporting rather than a hands-on test of every tool listed, and each guide says so plainly.
Plain language
Guides are written step by step, with no assumed technical knowledge.
Honest and unbiased
We say when a tool has a weak free tier, however popular that tool is.
Kept up to date
We update articles when we notice pricing or feature changes, and show the last-updated date on each one.
Free tier first
Where a tool offers a free tier, we cover it before any paid plan.
Engineering rigor
We evaluate real capability, not marketing language.
How CrixPix Is Funded
CrixPix is free to read. To keep it running, we may display advertising on the Site.
Advertising
We may display ads, including through Google AdSense. Advertisers have no influence over our editorial content or scores.
Advertising does not influence what we write, which tools we recommend, or how we score them. Editorial independence is non-negotiable.
Corrections
Spotted an error or something out of date? Email contact@crixpix.com. We review every report, correct confirmed errors, and note significant corrections in the article.
Get In Touch
Have a question, a tool suggestion, or something that needs updating? We would like to hear from you.