I usually follow recommendations and after that analyze solutions on my own. Kinda checking the leading rating platforms, checking experts' reviews etc. And as for now, I am having 2-3 most interesting platforms I follow
Pretty rational choice algorithm, I would say. And in my opinion, it is also important to analyze the practical use of one or another solution, kinda how you can personally benefit from a product. For example, the most advanced project I have met lately is SonicX - heard of them? They are widely discussed these days