Describe your idea → AI deep analysis → clear next steps
AI-powered validation before you invest time and money. Get market sizing, competitor maps, risk and compliance callouts, and financial projections in minutes instead of months.
No credit card required - 2 free validations per month
What you’ll get
Market size, demand signals, competitor map, and positioning guidance.
Decision-ready outputs
Viability score, pricing starting points, multi-year projections, launch plan.
Risk & compliance awareness
Data protection, regulated industries, and security prompts when relevant.
AI-generated guidance for informational purposes only. This is not legal, tax, accounting, or compliance advice—review outputs with qualified professionals.
Why Validate Before You Build?
Most startups fail because they build something nobody wants. Save months of work and thousands of dollars by validating your idea first.
Without Validation
Months of development on unproven ideas. Wasted resources on features nobody needs. Surprise competitors you didn't know existed.
Traditional Research
Weeks gathering data manually. Expensive consultant fees. Outdated information by the time you act.
With StartupVision
Comprehensive validation in minutes. Data-driven decisions. Full competitive landscape and market sizing before you write a line of code.
The Startup Validation Problem
The vast majority of startups fail not because founders lack talent or passion, but because they build products the market doesn't want or need.
Why Most Startups Fail
No Market Need
Building solutions to problems that don't exist or aren't painful enough for customers to pay for.
Running Out of Cash
Spending months and thousands on development before understanding unit economics or market size.
Wrong Team or Timing
Entering markets without understanding competitive dynamics or the optimal window for entry.
Getting Outcompeted
Not knowing who you're competing against or failing to differentiate from established players.
The Real Cost of Building Without Data
"The biggest risk is building something nobody wants. Validation isn't about killing dreams - it's about making them achievable."
Sound Familiar?
"I've been working on this idea for months but I still don't know if anyone will actually pay for it."
"I keep second-guessing myself. I need data, not just opinions from friends who don't want to hurt my feelings."
"Investors keep asking about my market size and competitive advantage, but I don't have solid numbers."
These fears are valid. But they're also solvable.
Get the data you need to move forward with confidenceYour Validation Journey
From initial idea to confident launch, here's the step-by-step roadmap successful founders follow.
Validate the Idea
Before you write a line of code or spend a dollar, understand if your idea solves a real problem that people will pay to solve.
- Problem-solution fit assessment
- Demand signals analysis
- Initial viability scoring
Understand the Market
Know exactly how big your opportunity is. Understand market trends, growth rates, and where you fit in the landscape.
- TAM, SAM, SOM breakdown
- Market growth projections
- Industry trend analysis
Know Your Competition
Discover who you're up against - both direct competitors and alternative solutions. Find gaps in the market you can own.
- Up to 50 competitors analyzed
- Competitive positioning map
- Differentiation opportunities
Plan Your Finances
Get investor-grade financial projections. Understand your unit economics, runway needs, and path to profitability.
- Up to 5-year P&L projections
- CAC/LTV analysis
- Break-even timeline
Build with Confidence
Now you have the data. Launch with a clear roadmap, knowing your market, competition, and financial reality.
- 18-month execution timeline
- Go-to-market strategy
- Risk mitigation playbook
Everything You Need to Validate Your Startup
From initial concept to execution roadmap, get comprehensive analysis for your new venture
Idea Validation
Get an objective assessment of your idea's viability with our AI-powered validation score.
- Problem-solution fit analysis
- Demand signals assessment
- Viability scoring
Market Analysis
Understand your total addressable market and growth potential.
- TAM, SAM, SOM breakdown
- Market growth projections
- Trend analysis
Competitor Research
Know your competition before they know you exist.
- Up to 50 competitors analyzed
- Positioning opportunities
- Differentiation strategy
Financial Projections
Investor-grade financial models with realistic assumptions.
- Up to 5-year P&L projections
- CAC/LTV analysis
- Break-even timeline
Execution Planning
Clear roadmap from idea to launch with actionable milestones.
- 18-month execution timeline
- Milestone tracking
- Resource planning
Risk Assessment
Identify potential pitfalls before they become problems.
- 10+ risk categories
- Mitigation strategies
- Regulatory requirements
Recommended Plans for New Startups
Start free and scale as your idea gains traction
Free
Test your first ideas
Forever free
- 2 validations/month
- 3 competitors analyzed
- 1-year projections
- Basic market analysis
Best for: Testing your first idea
Starter
Bootstrapped founders
~$41/month
- 8 validations/month
- 5 competitors analyzed
- 2-year projections
- AI Chat (15 msg/mo)
- PDF Export
Best for: Validating multiple ideas
Founder
Serious about launching
~$167/month
- 15 validations/month
- 8 competitors analyzed
- 3-year projections
- AI Chat (50 msg/mo)
- Execution Tools
- Import 1 company
Best for: Building your first product
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
From idea to comprehensive validation report in minutes
Describe Your Idea
Type your startup idea in plain English. Our AI understands natural language descriptions.
AI Analyzes Everything
Multiple AI agents analyze market data, competitors, financials, and risks simultaneously.
Get Your Report
Receive a comprehensive validation report with actionable insights and next steps.
How Founders Use StartupVision
See how different types of founders leverage validation data to make smarter decisions about their startups.
The First-Time Founder
SaaS Idea Validation
The Challenge: Sarah had been thinking about a project management tool for remote teams for months, but kept second-guessing whether the market was too crowded.
What She Discovered: The validation report revealed an underserved niche - project management for distributed creative agencies. While the broader market was saturated, this specific segment had strong growth signals and fewer specialized competitors.
The Outcome: Instead of building a generic tool, Sarah focused her MVP on features creative agencies specifically needed. She launched with a clearer positioning strategy and went after a market she knew she could win.
"The competitor analysis alone saved me from building features that were table stakes. I knew exactly where to differentiate."
The Serial Entrepreneur
Multiple Idea Testing
The Challenge: Marcus had three different startup ideas he was considering and limited time and capital to pursue only one. He needed to make a data-driven decision quickly.
What He Discovered: By running all three ideas through validation, he found that his "favorite" idea had the smallest addressable market and the most established competitors. His third idea - which he'd almost dismissed - showed the strongest market opportunity.
The Outcome: Marcus pivoted to the opportunity with the best market dynamics. The financial projections gave him confidence to pitch investors, and he used the competitive analysis to position his offering.
"I would have spent six months building the wrong product. The validation reports made the right choice obvious."
The Technical Founder
Developer Tool Startup
The Challenge: James was great at building products but struggled with the business side. He had a developer tool idea but didn't know how to size the market or create financial projections for investors.
What He Discovered: The validation report provided investor-ready market sizing and financial models with realistic unit economics assumptions. He also discovered pricing benchmarks from competitor analysis he could use to inform his pricing strategy.
The Outcome: James used the financial projections in his pitch deck and the market analysis to answer investor questions confidently. He went into fundraising conversations feeling prepared rather than nervous.
"The financial projections gave me credibility with investors. They could see I'd done my homework."
Why StartupVision vs Alternatives
Compare the common ways founders validate ideas and see why StartupVision delivers better results faster.
| Method | Time | Cost | Data Quality | Limitations |
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A few days | Free | Poor | Biased feedback, not representative of target market, won't give you honest negative feedback |
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2-4 weeks | $500-$2,000 | Moderate | Only captures stated preferences (not behavior), limited sample sizes, no competitive or market analysis |
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4-8 weeks | $10,000-$50,000+ | High | Expensive, slow turnaround, findings may be outdated by delivery, out of reach for most early-stage founders |
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3-6 months | $20,000-$100,000+ | High | Most expensive way to learn, high risk of building wrong thing, difficult to pivot after investment |
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Minutes | Free - $167/mo | High | Comprehensive market intelligence, competitive analysis, financials, and roadmap - all in one place |
Fast Results
Get insights quickly instead of waiting weeks
Real Data
Not opinions - actual market intelligence
Affordable
Consultant-grade analysis at a fraction of the cost
Comprehensive
Market, competition, financials, and roadmap together
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from founders getting started with validation.
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