Neuro Roots Index™
Ten Sharp Pillars. One Honest Verdict.
Built for real teams doing real work.
Neuro Roots Index™
Ten Sharp Pillars. One Honest Verdict.
Built for real teams doing real work.
What is
the NRI?
The Neuro Roots Index™ is Forest’s independent rating system for AI products.
We created NRI to answer the one question most reviews skip:
Does this tool actually help you build what matters?
Too many AI tools look cool in a demo, but fall apart in real workflows. NRI is our way of filtering hype from high-function.
Whether you're a founder, designer, developer, or strategist — this is how we keep it real.
What is
the NRI?
The Neuro Roots Index™ is Forest’s independent rating system for AI products.
We created NRI to answer the one question most reviews skip:
Does this tool actually help you build what matters?
Too many AI tools look cool in a demo, but fall apart in real workflows. NRI is our way of filtering hype from high-function.
Whether you're a founder, designer, developer, or strategist — this is how we keep it real.
Recent NRI Ratings
We Conducted
Dora AI
61
/100
Want a quick concept site? Dora’s perfect. Want a conversion-optimized brand platform? Call your team.
Dora AI
61
/100
Want a quick concept site? Dora’s perfect. Want a conversion-optimized brand platform? Call your team.
Figma AI
58
/100
Better than we expected — but still more assistant than architect. Smart — but not strategic.
Figma AI
58
/100
Better than we expected — but still more assistant than architect. Smart — but not strategic.
ChatGPT
74
/100
Not a toy. ChatGPT is real leverage — if you treat it like a builder’s sidekick, not a silver bullet.
ChatGPT
74
/100
Not a toy. ChatGPT is real leverage — if you treat it like a builder’s sidekick, not a silver bullet.
Notion AI
53
/100
✅ Smart support. ❌ Shallow thinking. Notion AI is useful — but don’t mistake it for a strategist.
Notion AI
53
/100
✅ Smart support. ❌ Shallow thinking. Notion AI is useful — but don’t mistake it for a strategist.
Recent NRI Ratings
We Conducted
Dora AI
61
/100
Want a quick concept site? Dora’s perfect. Want a conversion-optimized brand platform? Call your team.
Figma AI
58
/100
Better than we expected — but still more assistant than architect. Smart — but not strategic.
ChatGPT
74
/100
Not a toy. ChatGPT is real leverage — if you treat it like a builder’s sidekick, not a silver bullet.
Notion AI
53
/100
✅ Smart support. ❌ Shallow thinking. Notion AI is useful — but don’t mistake it for a strategist.
How We Rate
AI Products
Each product is evaluated against 10 practical pillars — what we call the Neuro Roots — that measure real-world utility, team fit, and build-readiness.
Each product is evaluated against 10 practical pillars — what we call the Neuro Roots — that measure real-world utility, team fit, and build-readiness.
Strategic Fit
Does it align with business goals or user needs?
Strategic Fit
Does it align with business goals or user needs?
Strategic Fit
Does it align with business goals or user needs?
Strategic Fit
Does it align with business goals or user needs?
Data Awareness
Can it adapt to context, input, or audience?
Data Awareness
Can it adapt to context, input, or audience?
Data Awareness
Can it adapt to context, input, or audience?
Data Awareness
Can it adapt to context, input, or audience?
UX Flow Logic
Is the journey intuitive, usable, and goal-driven?
UX Flow Logic
Is the journey intuitive, usable, and goal-driven?
UX Flow Logic
Is the journey intuitive, usable, and goal-driven?
UX Flow Logic
Is the journey intuitive, usable, and goal-driven?
Brand Sensitivity
Does it reflect tone, voice, or identity?
Brand Sensitivity
Does it reflect tone, voice, or identity?
Brand Sensitivity
Does it reflect tone, voice, or identity?
Brand Sensitivity
Does it reflect tone, voice, or identity?
Modularity
Can you reuse and scale what it builds?
Modularity
Can you reuse and scale what it builds?
Modularity
Can you reuse and scale what it builds?
Modularity
Can you reuse and scale what it builds?
Collaboration Fit
Can real teams iterate, or is it solo-only?
Collaboration Fit
Can real teams iterate, or is it solo-only?
Collaboration Fit
Can real teams iterate, or is it solo-only?
Collaboration Fit
Can real teams iterate, or is it solo-only?
Copy Quality
Does the writing feel clear, human, and on-brand?
Copy Quality
Does the writing feel clear, human, and on-brand?
Copy Quality
Does the writing feel clear, human, and on-brand?
Copy Quality
Does the writing feel clear, human, and on-brand?
Usability & Editing
How easy is it to refine and update?
Usability & Editing
How easy is it to refine and update?
Usability & Editing
How easy is it to refine and update?
Usability & Editing
How easy is it to refine and update?
Visual Design
Is the layout visually intentional and legible?
Visual Design
Is the layout visually intentional and legible?
Visual Design
Is the layout visually intentional and legible?
Visual Design
Is the layout visually intentional and legible?
Use Case Match
Does it work for serious builds, or just quick demos?
Use Case Match
Does it work for serious builds, or just quick demos?
Use Case Match
Does it work for serious builds, or just quick demos?
Use Case Match
Does it work for serious builds, or just quick demos?