Platforms reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 191 Reddit reviews across 58 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Platforms brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/writing, r/HENRYUK, r/Emailmarketing, r/audiobooks, r/Recruitment. Top-rated brands include Scrivener (4.7/5), IBKR (4.3/5), Amazon (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews191
Subreddits58
Posts61
Brands98
Products11
191 reviews from
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#1
Scrivener
4.7
(11)
"Personally I use scrivener, it helps keeps my thoughts all in one place."
"Honestly, I’d say start with Scrivener for its solid organization, then use platforms like Wattpad or Medium to get feedback and exposure."
"Longtime Scrivener fan."
"If you’d be down for an hour of reading what all the buttons do, Scrivener has been dope for me."
"I'm part of the Scrivener crowd. I love it intensely."
"Scrivener. Doesn't allow your data to be scraped by AI and let's you keep your version without constant upgrades."
"Went with Scrivener years ago and haven’t looked back."
"I swear by Scrivner. It just has so many tools to help plot things out."
"I use Scrivener, plus a few other programs."
"I’ve had Scrivener and loved it."
#2
IBKR
4.3
(6)
"This sub will generally recommend IBKR as it's most efficient for larger amounts."
"IBKR is the choice for most 'pro' retail traders due to its cost efficiency."
"IBKR(current one) or Charles Schwab if you have 25k USD + 5% TCS lying around for the initial deposit."
"IBKR"
"IBKR is great, been using it a few years."
"IBKr through and through as you can get individual stocks or most funds."
#3
Amazon
4.6
(5)
"Amazon kindle"
"I got a kindle for like $20 recently and its been great, the look up speed is a lot quicker than I expected and it saves the words you look up and makes them into flashcards for you."
"Kindle has this built in. Just highlight a sentence and pick translate."
"For mainstream products those three platforms are probably your best bet. You could also consider Amazon if you don't want to build your own store."
"Amazon controls most of the reader market."
#4
Shopify
4.4
(5)
"Shopify. e-commerce is a complete pain in the ass."
"Shopify is the best ecommerce platform. It offers great customization with a user-friendly interface."
"Shopify is the easiest platform, while WooCommerce offers more customization."
"You should consider Shopify for selling merchandise or digital content."
"Shopify."
#5
Mailerlite
4.0
(4)
"For something super simple like this, MailerLite would be a great fit."
"Something lightweight like Mailerlite would seem like a good fit."
"One option has been Mailer Lite and I've been fairly pleased with it."
"Second best deliverability tool according to non bias third party data."
#6
Wise
4.0
(4)
"Wise is also a good option. It works similarly to a bank transfer."
"Wise will work just fine."
"Wise or Paypal, doesn't matter much since there are no fees if the money is sent to Ukraine."
"Wise is pretty simple, has low fees and a fast deposit time."
#7
Storytel
3.8
(4)
"Storytel has a lot of books in many languages, and is unlimited with only a monthly payment."
"Storytel"
"Well i use storytel and its unlimited."
"Storytel is really good albeit a bad ui."
#8
Reedsy
5.0
(3)
"I've been liking Reedsy, but otherwise I've only ever used Word or Google Docs."
"I’ve been using Reedsy! It’s free, it lets you create planning board."
"I use Reedsy. It's got a lot of little tools that help me along."
#9
Freetrade
5.0
(3)
"Freetrade."
"Freetrade is excellent. Great app too."
"Freetrade is excellent. Great app too."
#10
Obsidian
5.0
(3)
"Obsidian is awesome!"
"I love obsidian. it's customizable, but also simple."
"Been loving Obsidian and it’s my current one stop shop."
#11
TikTok
5.0
(3)
"TikTok is perfect if your product has a “wow factor.” Quick, creative content showcasing unique use cases for your repair wrap can go viral and drive sales."
"TikTok especially works well for demo style products where you can show the repair process."
"TikTok is an amazing platform for creativity and entertainment!"
#12
Klaviyo
5.0
(3)
"You can try Klaviyo. It integrates with Shopify, syncs customer purchase data and helps to create targeted email campaigns."
"Klaviyo has great integration with Shopify."
"It is my favorite ESP."
#13
Google Docs
4.3
(3)
"For flexibility, Google Docs is great, and for focused writing with fewer distractions, Scrivener is solid."
"I switch between Docs and Word, I like Docs a lot more."
"I use Google Docs. It's free and it can be used on the go."
#14
Indeed
4.3
(3)
"Indeed.com is my preferred platform"
"Indeed is great for reaching more candidates quickly."
"I also use Indeed for more traditional roles."
#15
4.3
(3)
"For me, the top 3 platforms in 2024 are LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter."
"LinkedIn sales Nav is a good tool."
"Definitely connect with recruiters on LinkedIn."
#16
Apple
4.3
(3)
"Apple TV has some of my favorites: Severance, Silo, Dark Matter."
"The organization of the 3D movie section could be improved."
"The immersive content is incredible - walking with dinosaurs is so fun!"
#17
LibreOffice
4.3
(3)
"I use LibreOffice. It's free and lightweight."
"I use Ubuntu, so write in either LibreOffice Writer."
"LibreOffice, it's free and basically Word."
#18
Everand
4.0
(3)
"It has a huge collection of audiobooks for $11-$12 a month."
"Everand, formerly Scribd. They don't have everything but it's a good selection."
"They will throttle you if you listen to too many popular books."
#19
Zillow
4.0
(3)
"The interface to apply is easier for tenants on Zillow."
"I posted on Zillow and Craigslist. I got way more responses on Zillow."
"Zillow is the most common for Property Managers, start there."
#20
Kobo
4.0
(3)
"I use the kobo. It also learns your speed."
"You can highlight words and then they show up on a word list for that book."
"I think kobo has a similar feature."
#21
Mailchimp
4.0
(3)
"If you are sending newsletter emails, then Mailchimp."
"Email tools like Mailchimp can help you stay in touch with customers."
"Combine it with email marketing tools like Mailchimp or ConvertKit."
#22
ConvertKit
4.0
(3)
"If you’re looking for something super simple, you might wanna check out ConvertKit."
"Many love ConvertKit (now Kit)."
"I have been using Kit. It is quite good platform."
#23
Zoom
3.3
(3)
"I use Zoom. I pay them money. It’s not much money in the scheme of things."
"If you need recording and higher-quality screen sharing, just buy a Zoom subscription."
"Zoom is more user friendly than Teams, but it’s honestly priced way too high for what you get."
#24
ACR
5.0
(2)
"ACR has the best micro stakes if it’s available in your region."
"ACR is great for Low and Micro stakes."
#25
Audible
5.0
(2)
"I love audible."
"Audible may be your best option."
#26
Interactive Brokers
5.0
(2)
"Interactive Brokers IBKR offers low fees, global access, and advanced tools."
"IBKR is best with lot of options in multiple countries."
#27
Toast
5.0
(2)
"It's great. Full toast integration, easy to use, and just keeps getting more features rich every week."
"Toast tables is better than wisely"
#28
River
5.0
(2)
"Amazing statistics layout"
"Bitcoin only company"
#29
Amazon Kindle
5.0
(2)
"Kindle accounts for so, so much of the ebook market."
"If you plan to go wide though it’s really to your advantage to be EVERYWHERE."
#30
Anthropic
3.3
(3)
"Claude is by far the best for coding."
"Copilot, Claude and DeepSeek are still good options but not as good as the top ones."
"Super Grok could be in the game anytime soon."
#31
Kindle
4.5
(2)
"The Kindle describes what you're seeking perfectly."
"Kindle + Anna's Archive"
#32
ESuperfund
4.5
(2)
"I had my SMSF created by Esuperfund."
"I'm with ESuperfund, very simple."
#33
Disney
4.5
(2)
"Had to be Disney plus for sure!"
"Avatar 2 is the best 3D movie I’ve seen so far, but I can’t watch the movie - just not my style."
#34
Fidelity
4.5
(2)
"I’ve been with Fidelity since 1999 and am very happy."
"Fidelity has arguably the best fills of all of the mainstream brokers."
#35
Coinjar
4.0
(2)
"CoinJar exchange (0-0.1%), an exchange and not a broker."
"Use coinjar exchange, it seemed cheaper"
#36
MT4
4.0
(2)
"MT4, tradingview, via Vantage"
"MT4 - for placing orders"
#37
Sendinblue
4.0
(2)
"Another option is Sendinblue; it’s got a free tier and is pretty straightforward for lead capture and email sequences."
"Sendinblue and AWeber is worth trying."
#38
4.0
(2)
"If you are doing coding, gemini is by far the best but if not, then ChatGPT!"
"Gemini is ok but not the best."
#39
Vanguard
4.0
(2)
"Their fees capped at £375 a year, so good for large portfolio."
"Pretty impressed with the new vanguard app, very simple and allows your to pick from their funds with ease."
#40
Interactive Investor
4.0
(2)
"I like Interactive Investor for their fixed fees."
"Interactive Investors. But HL is cheap if you use ETFs only."
#41
Fashionphile
4.0
(2)
"I like FASHIONPHILE since they pay you once they get it so no dealing with customers."
"You can go through Fashionphile, but they tend to lowball."
#42
Spotify
4.0
(2)
"Spotify now has audiobooks."
"Spotify has some audio dramas I liked."
#43
ii
4.0
(2)
"Ii are good as the fees are fixed."
"I use ii and they've been absolutely fine."
#44
MotionElements
4.0
(2)
"I would recommend MotionElements - They have such a variety"
"I have Used MotionElements occasionally and like what they offer."
#45
HotPads
4.0
(2)
"I found hot pads much better."
"Hot pads"
#46
Libby
4.0
(2)
"Libby"
"As a fellow road warrior is use the Libby app."
#47
Novlr
4.0
(2)
"Now I'm testing out Novlr. I like how its simple."
"I recently discovered Novlr and it's been a good experience, organising-wise."
#48
iWeb
4.0
(2)
"Free to open (for now) and no holding fees."
"Iweb."
#49
Vestiaire Collective
3.5
(2)
"Vestiaire Collective (international) or Fashionphile in the US"
"You can also sell it yourself through Vestiaire Collective."
#50
Inkitt
3.5
(2)
"If you want a community for feedback sites like Wattpad, Inkitt, and ScribbleHub are great."
"A second option would be inkitt. I've used inkitt before and it's okay?"
#51
MeasureUp
3.5
(2)
"Decided to go with MeasureUp, quite a lot of people seem to be recommending in other forums too."
"MeasureUp is recommended but also really expensive."
#52
MMF
5.0
(1)
"MMF is the best and cults is second."
#53
Retool
5.0
(1)
"Great for internal dashboards & data management."
#54
Pictory AI
5.0
(1)
"Hi there! I currently use Pictory ai, and it’s been fantastic for eLearning."
#55
TutorCruncher
5.0
(1)
"I’m on tutorcruncher. They have great customer service."
#56
Headspace
5.0
(1)
"Headspace for beginners, WakingUp for deepening your practice"
#57
Funclass
5.0
(1)
"Everything else can be done right there."
#58
Pearl Talent
5.0
(1)
"Pearl talent for sure. Everything is so easy with them."
#59
Tastytrade
4.0
(1)
"Tastytrade, Etrade, Thinkorswin, My experience,"
#60
DistroKid
4.0
(1)
"It's a relatively cheap option to get you music heard."
#61
ScribbleHub
4.0
(1)
"If you want a community for feedback sites like Wattpad, Inkitt, and ScribbleHub are great."
#62
Wattpad
4.0
(1)
"If you want a community for feedback sites like Wattpad, Inkitt, and ScribbleHub are great."
#63
BuoyWallet
4.0
(1)
"Buoywallet just came out on Android."
#64
Tapybl
4.0
(1)
"I use tapybl for converting documents into videos - and then pair in their interactive elements to the video."
#65
ZipRecruiter
4.0
(1)
"ZipRecruiter has good features."
#66
UpNote
4.0
(1)
"I'm now trying out UpNote because it has cloud sync."
#67
FocusWriter
4.0
(1)
"I use an app called FocusWriter."
#68
Seatseller
4.0
(1)
"You can go for seatseller . it is a subsidiary B2B product of redBus majorly used by bus booking agents"
#69
NDAX
4.0
(1)
"They seem to be the lowest fee major Canadian exchange."
#70
Ellipsus
4.0
(1)
"I'm really liking Ellipsus."
#71
GA4
4.0
(1)
"I use GA4 for all user behavior data collection."
#73
Logsnag
4.0
(1)
"I use logsnag for custom events."
#74
Oanda
4.0
(1)
"Oanda if you want uk regulated and 1:30 leverage."
#75
SevenBit
4.0
(1)
"They also have plenty of crypto slots, so you’ll have plenty to play."
#76
Aimforcash
4.0
(1)
"I found it pays slightly more than most other sites and you can withdraw from $3"
#77
EcMarkets
4.0
(1)
"EcMarkets, low cost but high secure"
#78
Hardblock
4.0
(1)
"Use a Bitcoin-only exchange. Hardblock."
#79
Enotland
4.0
(1)
"Enotland hosting is a good one, they got a nasa level hardware"
#80
Brevo
4.0
(1)
"I've had some success with Brevo."
#81
Adobe After Effects
4.0
(1)
"I really recommend adobe after effect."
#82
Independent Reserve
4.0
(1)
"Independent Reserve"
#83
WordPress
4.0
(1)
"Shopify locks you into their platform and fees forever."
#84
OpenAI
4.0
(1)
"If you are doing coding, gemini is by far the best but if not, then ChatGPT!"
#85
Binance
4.0
(1)
"Binance"
#86
Flex Jobs
4.0
(1)
"It definitely gets the job done but I imagine there is better."
#87
Tiger Brokers
4.0
(1)
"A fair few of us over on QueenStreetBets use Tiger."
#88
Best Wallet
4.0
(1)
"It's Best Wallet that popped up as a more trusted presale site lately."
#89
Interview Query
4.0
(1)
"Used it before and it works fine."
#90
Coinbase
4.0
(1)
"Coinbase or Robbinhood."
#91
Tscout
4.0
(1)
"Maybe you should try Tscout, it's good."
#92
Phantom Wallet
4.0
(1)
"Phantom wallet could be a great option for Solana based meme coins."
#93
TalentGuide.ai
4.0
(1)
"Check out TalentGuide.ai! It provides focused learning plan and checkpoint assessments."
#94
Etsy
4.0
(1)
"This guy makes custom platforms and you can ask for which size you want."
#95
Flodesk
4.0
(1)
"Look into flodesk unlimited subscribers for $40/mo."
#96
Mail Designer
4.0
(1)
"We‘re using Mail Designer. The email design is native on the Mac."
#97
IG
3.0
(1)
"I used to use ig but meta trader 4 and not their own platform"
#98
Microsoft
3.0
(1)
"Copilot, Claude and DeepSeek are still good options but not as good as the top ones."
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