Competitors
“Is anyone already doing this?” It searches the web and shows its sources.
Meet Startup Critic
Question it first.
Build it later.
Your mum loves your idea. Startup Critic is less polite.
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One critic. Four hard questions.
The problem
Who has it, and how often? It separates a nice feature from a real need.
Business model
Pricing, acquisition, assumptions. Questioned one by one, no flattery.
Next steps
You leave with the list of questions you need to answer.
See it in a conversation.
AI can make mistakes. Check important answers.
How it works
- 1
Pitch it
A sentence or two is enough: who it’s for and what problem it solves.
- 2
Get questioned
Competitors, assumptions and the business model go on the table.
- 3
Know what’s next
Leave with the list of questions you need to answer.
Details
What Startup Critic does, and what it doesn’t.
For when you want to know more.
It tests the problem
Who has this problem, how often, and how do they solve it today? These questions separate an interesting feature from a real need.
It looks at competitors
It runs web research, finds alternatives that already solve the problem and shows its sources. Check those sources yourself before deciding.
It challenges the business model
It questions pricing, customer acquisition and your assumptions one by one. No flattery: it shows the gaps before you treat the plan as validated.
Questions
Does this validate market demand?
No. AI helps you structure research and critique your idea. Validating demand still takes real customer interviews and behaviour.
Are competitor results always correct?
No. Search results and AI summaries can be incomplete or wrong. Check sources and dates before making decisions.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. You can try a few messages without signing up. Free members get starter credits; further use needs credits.