For Bootstrapped Founders

Starter Plan

$497/year

That's just $41/month for professional validation tools

For bootstrapped founders who need essential validation tools without breaking the bank. Get AI-powered insights at a fraction of the cost.

8
Validations/month
5
Competitors analyzed
2yr
Financial projections
15
AI chat messages/mo

Everything in Starter

Storage

10 Saved Ideas

Store and revisit your validated startup ideas

Support

Email Support

Response within 48 business hours

Why Choose Starter?

The smart investment for founders who are serious but budget-conscious

Maximize Limited Runway

At $41/month, you get professional validation tools without burning through your bootstrap budget. Every dollar saved is runway extended.

AI Chat Included

Unlike Free, you get 15 AI chat messages monthly to ask follow-up questions, clarify analysis, and dig deeper into your validation results.

Professional PDF Reports

Export branded PDFs to share with co-founders, advisors, or early customers. Present your research professionally without manual formatting.

Perfect For

Starter is designed for founders at specific stages and situations

Bootstrapped Founders Testing Seriously

You're self-funding and every dollar matters, but you're past the "just curious" stage. You need real validation data to make decisions, not guesswork. The Free tier's 2 validations aren't enough—you're testing variations, pivots, and adjacent markets.

Typical use: Run 5-8 validations monthly comparing different angles on your core idea, then use AI Chat to understand the nuances.

Side Project Builders with Ambition

You're building nights and weekends while employed, but this isn't a hobby. You're methodically validating before you quit your job. You need enough capacity to test thoroughly without over-investing before you're ready to commit.

Typical use: Validate 2 ideas per week, building confidence and data before making the leap to full-time founder.

First-Time Founders Learning the Ropes

You're new to startups and want professional tools without the professional price tag. AI Chat lets you ask "dumb questions" without embarrassment, and the Execution Plan Generator shows you what steps come next after validation.

Typical use: Validate your first 3-4 ideas, use AI Chat to understand what the results mean, then generate an execution plan for the winner.

What You'll Unlock

Outcomes you'll achieve with the Starter plan

Confidence in Your Direction

Stop second-guessing. With 5 validations monthly and 5 competitors analyzed per idea, you'll have data to back your decisions. Know whether to push forward, pivot, or move on.

A Clear Path Forward

The Execution Plan Generator turns your validation into actionable next steps. No more wondering "what now?"—you'll have a concrete roadmap with milestones and timelines.

Revenue Model Clarity

The Revenue Model Builder helps you think through pricing, margins, and unit economics before you build. Understand if the business math works before investing time and money.

Shareable Documentation

Export your analysis as branded PDFs to share with potential co-founders, advisors, or early customers. Professional presentation without hours of manual work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Starter instead of Free?
Free gives you 2 validations/month—enough to test one idea. Starter's 5 validations let you compare variations, test pivots, and explore adjacent markets. Plus, you get AI Chat (15 messages), PDF exports, Execution Plan Generator, and Revenue Model Builder—none of which are available on Free.
Can I upgrade to Founder later?
Yes! You can upgrade anytime and we'll prorate your existing subscription. You'll immediately get access to Pitch Generator, 15 validations/month (3x Starter), 50 AI chat messages, and more. All your data transfers automatically.
What happens if I run out of validations or AI messages?
Both reset on the first of each month. If you consistently need more, that's a good sign you should upgrade to Founder (15 validations, 50 messages). Most Starter users find 5 validations sufficient for methodical testing.
Is the PDF export branded with StartupVision?
Yes, Starter PDFs include a small StartupVision watermark in the footer. This is fine for personal use and sharing with advisors or co-founders. If you need unbranded exports for investor presentations, Founder tier and above offer completely clean PDFs.
Is there a monthly payment option?
We offer annual billing only to provide the best value. At $497/year, Starter works out to just $41/month—less than a single hour with a business consultant. Annual billing also encourages founders to commit to thorough validation rather than cutting corners.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If Starter isn't right for you, contact support within 14 days of purchase for a full refund—no questions asked. We want you to invest with confidence.

Validate Smarter, Not Harder

Stop guessing and start knowing. Get professional validation tools at a bootstrapper-friendly price. Your future self will thank you for doing the research now.

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