Checked 8 November 2026
Proofoak vs IdeaProof
IdeaProof generates AI outputs for a startup idea — a validation with a GO/NO-GO signal, market analysis, business plan, brand strategy, visual identity and marketing material — paid with one-time credit packs. Proofoak helps you find a business that fits you, learn it, and test it with real buyers before you invest more.
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| IdeaProof | Proofoak | |
|---|---|---|
| Price and how you pay | ||
| Free startTheir pricing page, 8 November 2026 | 40 credits — one validationFrom their pricing page, checked 8 November 2026 · Tested by Proofoak: Not tested | Free plan — Business Match, Reality Checks, 1 kit, 1 offer pageProofoak plan list |
| Pricing modelTheir pricing page, 8 November 2026 | One-time credit packs (€19.99–€99.99)From their pricing page, checked 8 November 2026 · Tested by Proofoak: Not tested | Free, or monthly plans from $19Proofoak plan list |
| Research and sources | ||
| Business plan, brand and ad materialOur reading of their public site | YesTheir own description on their site — not tested by Proofoak, checked 8 November 2026 · Tested by Proofoak: Not tested | No — a one-page offer and an offer pageProofoak feature |
| Fit with your situation | ||
| Finds a business that fits youOur reading of their public site | Not listed on their site — starts from your ideaNot listed on their site — that doesn’t mean it’s missing (checked 8 November 2026) · Tested by Proofoak: Not tested | Yes — matches from your skills, budget, time and marketProofoak feature |
| An offer buyers can answer | ||
| Offer page that collects real requestsOur reading of their public site | Not listed on their siteNot listed on their site — that doesn’t mean it’s missing (checked 8 November 2026) · Tested by Proofoak: Not tested | YesProofoak feature |
| Evidence from real buyers | ||
| Real-buyer test with stop rules and evidenceOur reading of their public site | Not listed on their siteNot listed on their site — that doesn’t mean it’s missing (checked 8 November 2026) · Tested by Proofoak: Not tested | Yes — 10-day test, contact messages, evidence log, decisionProofoak feature |
| Deciding what to do next | ||
| Ongoing accountabilityOur reading of their public site | Not listed on their siteNot listed on their site — that doesn’t mean it’s missing (checked 8 November 2026) · Tested by Proofoak: Not tested | AI coach, Build Buddy and VoyagesProofoak feature |
| How you payNot the same thing — compare what you get for it | One-time credit packs | Monthly or yearly subscription, plus a Free plan — research runs reset every month |
Choose IdeaProof if…
- You want a business plan, brand identity and ad material generated for an idea
- You prefer paying once with credits instead of a subscription
Choose Proofoak if…
- You want to test with real buyers before you build a brand — offer, messages, an offer page that collects requests and an evidence log
- You don’t have an idea yet and want one that fits your skills, budget and city
- You want a coach, a Build Buddy and crew sprints to keep going
IdeaProof pricing
- 40 free credits to start (one AI validation), no card
- Starter: €19.99 one-time — 150 credits, 1 idea (validation, market, brand)
- Builder: €49.99 one-time — 1,400 credits, 2 complete ideas
- Founder: €99.99 one-time — 4,500 credits, 7 complete ideas
- Credits never expire; VAT included
Source: ideaproof.io/pricing, checked 8 November 2026. Prices can change — check their page before you buy.
Proofoak pricing
- Free: $0, no card — Business Match, Reality Check, 1 kit a month, 1 offer page, 10 coach questions a month
- Starter: $19/month or $190/year — 8 research runs a month (Idea Check, Pain Finder, Market Scan or a prospect list), 3 kits a month
- Build: $49/month or $490/year — 20 research runs a month, every kit, Voyages
- Launch: $129/month or $1,290/year — 3 projects, early access, 60 research runs a month
- Free to try without an account: a quick Reality Check, the idea library and the Radar
Prices in USD excluding tax. Full pricing and limits
How this page is checked
Prices and plan limits for IdeaProof come only from their official pricing page and carry the date we read it. Rows marked “Our reading” are Proofoak’s view of what each product does, not IdeaProof’s words. Proofoak’s own prices come from our plan list. We re-check before changing a claim and log what changed here.
- 8 November 2026Re-checked — no price changes.
- 5 November 2026First published from their pricing page.
IdeaProof is a trademark of its owner. Proofoak is not affiliated with IdeaProof. This page describes IdeaProof only from its public website on the date shown; tell us at contact if something is out of date and we’ll fix it.
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