Where do you look for honest software reviews now that search engines are full of sponsored blogs?

It feels nearly impossible to find a straight answer online when you're trying to buy a new SaaS tool. Most top-ranking review sites are just affiliate blogs pushing whatever pays the highest commission and if platforms start locking user discussions behind login walls finding real feedback is going to become even harder.

I've started relying more on niche community Discords and indie maker forums just to see what actual users are complaining about.

When you're about to pay for a new software tool what is your trusted spot to check if it's actually any good?