The Detective vs. IdeaProof
IdeaProof validates an idea you bring with a 120-second analysis. The Detective is the research step before that — and it goes deeper per niche.
The honest read
IdeaProof is fast and cheap, optimized for a quick TAM/SAM/SOM + SWOT + brand kit on whatever idea you type in. The Detective takes longer, costs more per report, and produces a deeper analysis with sourced evidence on each candidate niche.
Side by side
| Feature | The Detective | IdeaProof |
|---|---|---|
| Time per analysis | Minutes to hours (deep) | ~120 seconds |
| Depth per niche | Sourced evidence ledger | TAM/SAM/SOM + SWOT |
| Per-niche cost | ~$0.50–$1.80 per niche | Credit-based |
| Verdict | GO / GO_WITH_CAVEATS / NO_GO | Scored summary |
| Founder profile input | 18-question intake | Idea-only |
| Branding deliverables | Not produced | Logo + brand kit |
Pick The Detective if
You want depth on a smaller number of considered niches, with citations and a verdict you can defend to a cofounder. You're past the 'do I like this idea' stage.
Pick IdeaProof if
You have an idea and want a 2-minute structural sanity check before investing more time.
Frequently asked
Should I use both?
It can work. Use The Detective for the research step (what niches fit my profile) and IdeaProof for the fast surface check on each one. Most founders don't need both, but the tools are complementary, not redundant.