Pricing
Every plan gets the same verdict quality and the same research depth. Paid plans only raise how many idea evolutions you can run in a month. Nothing is held back behind a paywall.
Free
- 2 idea evolutions a month
- Full verdict dashboard
- Competitor detail on request
Pro
- 25 idea evolutions a month
- Everything in Free
- Early access to new features
Or buy credits, one time
Not ready for a subscription? Credit packs start at $1 for 1 evolution, never expire, and stack on top of any plan, spent only after your monthly evolutions run out.
Each analysis uses one evolution, your monthly allowance first, then purchased credits. No credit card needed for the free plan.
Pricing questions
How much does it cost to validate a startup idea?
Founder Evolution AI is free for 2 idea evolutions a month with no credit card. Beyond that, a single one-time analysis costs $1 and never expires, packs go up to $5 for 10 analyses, and Pro is $9 a month for 25 analyses. Every option runs the same research depth.
Is there a free startup idea validator?
Yes. The free plan includes 2 full analyses a month with the complete verdict dashboard, reasoning, sources, and competitor detail. No feature is held back behind the paywall, and no card is required to start.
Do I need a subscription?
No. One-time credit packs start at $1 and never expire, so you can stay on the free plan and buy a single analysis whenever you need one. Pro exists for founders running several ideas a month, not as a requirement.