01FAQ
Questions worth answering before the first research run.
A practical guide to what LabRat does, how its evidence should be used, which AI options are supported, and how to choose a starting plan.
What is LabRat?
LabRat is an AI-assisted product research workspace for turning software ideas into structured reports, comparable opportunity scores, competitor maps, demand signals, and focused MVP plans.
Does LabRat replace customer interviews?
No. LabRat helps you form stronger hypotheses, expose risks, and prioritize what needs direct validation. Customer conversations, prototypes, and real usage remain important evidence.
What does the opportunity score include?
The scoring model covers market need, willingness to pay, competition, development difficulty, acquisition, retention, monetization, SEO potential, and platform distribution.
Can I compare multiple product ideas?
Yes. Reports, scores, competitors, demand items, and idea generation runs stay attached to your workspace so you can compare opportunities through the same decision framework.
Can I use my own AI provider?
Only in LabRat Local, and only when the signed-in account has an eligible active subscription. Hosted Web and mobile always use LabRat-managed AI and never store your provider key.
Which plan should I start with?
Use Free to organize one idea, then open the live pricing catalog for the current AI limits, collaboration options, localized prices, and purchase availability.
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