Stop building things nobody wants.
HypeCheck runs an AI powered reality check on your startup idea. Market size, competitors, demand signals, and a brutally honest verdict. In 60 seconds.
How it works
- 1
Describe your idea in plain language
- 2
HypeCheck analyses market reality, competitors, and demand signals
- 3
Get a structured report with a Hype Score and a clear verdict
What you get
Hype Score
0 to 100 viability verdict so you know exactly where your idea stands.
Competitor Teardown
Who exists, what they miss, and where your opening is.
Market Size
TAM estimate grounded in real data, not wishful thinking.
Demand Signals
Real Reddit and X mentions of the problem you're solving.
Execution Risk
Landmines flagged before you build, not after you ship.
Shareable Report
Send it to co-founders or investors with one link.
Simple pricing
One-time payments. No recurring plans. No recurring charges.
Single report
- ✓ Full HypeCheck report
- ✓ Hype Score + verdict
- ✓ Competitor analysis
- ✓ Shareable link
10 report pack
- ✓ 10 full reports
- ✓ Everything in single report
- ✓ $0.90 per report
- ✓ No expiry
Common questions
What is HypeCheck?+
HypeCheck is an AI startup idea validator that turns a rough idea into a structured report with a Hype Score, competitors, market sizing, risks, monetization viability, demand signals, and a build-or-don't-build verdict.
Who is HypeCheck for?+
HypeCheck is for indie hackers, developers, product builders, founders, and small teams who want to stress-test an idea before spending weeks building it.
How much does HypeCheck cost?+
Each account gets 3 free reports. After that, one additional report credit costs $5, and a 10 report credit pack costs $8.99.
Does HypeCheck require a subscription?+
No. HypeCheck uses one-time report credits. There are no subscriptions or recurring charges.
Is HypeCheck open source?+
Yes. HypeCheck is open source, and the public repository is available at github.com/nullhypeai/hypecheck.
Does HypeCheck replace customer discovery?+
No. HypeCheck is a fast first-pass reality check. Builders should still validate serious ideas with real customers, landing page tests, pricing experiments, and direct conversations.