Transparent methodology

How DealDesk ranks deals

See the objective signals behind the DealDesk Value Score, including price clarity, displayed savings, freshness, terms, condition, and comparison depth.

DealDesk uses a 100-point Value Score to organize—not certify—offers. The score is deliberately factual and does not include fake popularity, invented reviews, or product-quality claims.

25 points

Publishing baseline

The offer must already have an approved, commission-ready destination, a recorded verification date, and genuine merchant imagery.

Up to 20

Price clarity

Current monetary price and a clearly labeled reference or renewal price improve the score.

Up to 12

Displayed savings

Larger stated savings can raise the score, but a reference-price discount is never treated as proof of quality.

Up to 12

Freshness

Recently verified offers score higher. Expiration remains separate from the review reminder.

Up to 14

Terms and condition

Condition, shipping, billing, renewal, warranty, and other material terms improve decision usefulness when present.

Up to 10

Comparison depth

Offers that can be compared against closely related listings receive additional context points.

Up to 7

Source detail

A substantive source summary improves completeness, but copied merchant language alone does not create authority.

What the score does not mean

It is not a review score, safety certification, seller rating, or promise that the offer is the lowest price anywhere. Checkout is the final source of truth. DealDesk may earn a commission, but commission size is not part of the public Value Score.