About Vitacritics
Vitacritics is an independent and impartial platform that makes long-term product information more open and accessible. By bringing together experiences from people who own and use the products, it becomes easier to understand their lifespan, common problems, and repairability.
How ratings are built
Ratings are based on users' own experiences. Each contribution can include information about how long the product has been used, how often it is used, what problems have occurred, and whether it could be repaired.
A single experience does not provide the full picture. As more people contribute, the information becomes clearer and more balanced. You can contribute by rating a product you own.
Important to know
Experiences may vary. A product's lifespan can be affected by how often it is used, how well it is maintained, and the conditions in which it is used.
Vitacritics provides guidance based on information shared by users and should not be considered a substitute for certified testing or expert reviews.
Behind Vitacritics
Johnny Dahlin, founder of Vitacritics
I started Vitacritics to make it clearer which products are designed to last, be maintained, and repaired — and which place less emphasis on those qualities.
The idea grew from the observation that purchasing decisions are often driven largely by price. Information about how long a product is likely to last, whether it can be repaired, and whether spare parts will remain available is rarely part of the decision-making process. That is understandable, because this information is often difficult to find. Vitacritics was created to bring together experiences from people who want to contribute and make that information more accessible.
Many products cannot be repaired at all, or cost more to fix than to replace. Others can be used, maintained, and repaired for many years. I want to make that distinction clearer and give well-designed products the recognition they deserve.
I work as a game developer and know how many different disciplines need to come together to create a successful whole. The same is true of Vitacritics. The project involves much more than software development alone, and without the support of AI, it would have been difficult to take on at this scale. AI has therefore become an important tool across many parts of the project, from development and design to research, language, and content.
Vitacritics is still in development and is intended to evolve together with its users. The goal is to build an independent, community-driven platform where shared experiences can provide better information for future purchases while highlighting products designed with quality in mind.
Right to Repair
The right to repair is based on the principle that repairing a product should be a practical and affordable option when it breaks. This includes access to spare parts, tools, and repair information at a reasonable price.
In the EU, this became part of the legislation through the Right to Repair Directive, which was adopted in 2024 and applies across Member States from July 2026. Among other measures, manufacturers must offer repairs for common household products at a reasonable price, even after the warranty has expired. Consumers who choose repair instead of replacement also receive a twelve-month extension to the legal guarantee.
Vitacritics is independent of the organisations and other parties listed below. They are included as sources for those who would like to learn more about repairs, consumer rights, and product longevity.