Build products people ACTUALLY use
with the right feedback ✨
BuddyStarts helps you get structured feedback for every stage of your journey. No accounts needed for your network - just quick, actionable insights. 🚀
Launch special price - $39 after
Structured Insights
Iteration Made Easy
Anonymous Options
AI Insights
Get meaningful feedback, not just polite compliments
BuddyStarts helps you collect structured, actionable feedback from your professional network and domain experts
Scattered Feedback
Lost in DMs, emails, or comments
Shallow Insights
Generic comments without structure
Missed Opportunities
Building the wrong features
How BuddyStarts Works
Explore our interactive demo to see how BuddyStarts helps you collect and analyze feedback from your network or users.
BuddyStarts Vs Other Platforms
Private Feedback vs Public Platforms
| Feature | BuddyStartsTrusted Feedback Platform | Survey ToolsGeneric Forms | Public PlatformsSocial & Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $15/year or $25 once | $50-400/month | Free |
| Target audience | Early-stage founders | Established companies | Anyone |
| Focus | Private trusted feedback | Public user communities | Public user communities |
| Setup time | 2 minutes | Hours to days | Instant |
| Learning curve | Minimal | Significant | Minimal |
💡 Note: I'm a big fan of platforms like Product Hunt and love launching there! They're perfect for public launches and getting wider exposure. BuddyStarts is designed for private, structured feedback from people who know your context or your audience.
Simple Pricing for Better Feedback
Choose the plan that works for you
Get structured feedback from your trusted network. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Premium
Everything you need for ongoing feedback collection.
- Unlimited Projects
- Private Boards
- AI Insights
- Structured Feedback
- All upcoming premium features
Founder's Lifetime Deal
Pay once, use forever with all future updates included.
- Unlimited Projects
- All premium features forever
- Early Founder badge
- Priority support
- Never pay again
For builders
From first-time creators to serial entrepreneurs
João Ferreira
Founder of LinkLogician and Digital Caravel
I built BuddyStarts because I needed structured feedback from my network and early-stage users. It helps me decide which ideas are worth my time and resources before I invest too much into them.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The special launch pricing for both our Premium yearly plan ($15/year) and Lifetime deal ($25) will only be available until March 31st, 2025. After that date, the Premium plan will increase to $29/year and after to a monthly subscription and the Lifetime deal will increase to $39 if any spots remain.
Your project details are only visible to people you share your feedback link with. There's no public directory or search - you have complete control over who sees your project.
Yes! You can enable anonymous feedback collection. Your feedback providers can choose to remain anonymous while still providing valuable insights.
You can instantly transform valuable feedback into roadmap items with one click. Track which suggestions get implemented, and in the future, we'll introduce a reward system for feedback providers whose ideas make it to production.
You can collect both initial feedback through comprehensive forms and ongoing feedback as your project evolves. Convert valuable suggestions into roadmap items, track their implementation, and keep your feedback providers engaged throughout the journey.
BuddyStarts lets you create unlimited project boards, each with its own feedback collection, roadmap, and tracking. Perfect for managing your entire project portfolio.
Each project has an interactive roadmap where you can organize feedback into planned, in-progress, and completed items. This helps you visualize your project's evolution and keep feedback providers engaged.
While platforms like Canny ($50-400/month) are excellent for established products with existing users, BuddyStarts is designed specifically for early-stage validation with your trusted circle. Key differences: 1) BuddyStarts is significantly more affordable ($15/year or $25 lifetime vs. $50+ monthly), 2) We focus on private, trusted feedback rather than public boards, 3) Our structured feedback forms are designed for initial idea validation, and 4) We don't require your feedback providers to create accounts.
We're working on exciting features including feedback upvoting, AI-powered insights, analytics dashboard, and a reward system for feedback providers whose suggestions get implemented. All future updates are included in your subscription.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through our secure payment processor, Stripe. All transactions are encrypted and secure.
Yes, you can cancel your yearly Premium subscription at any time from your account settings. If you cancel, you'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. The Lifetime deal never requires renewal or cancellation as it's a one-time payment.
You can reach our support team anytime at support@buddystarts.com. We're committed to helping you get the most out of your feedback collection experience.
Get your project validated by people who matter ✨
Turn your ideas and projects into successful products, tools or services, by getting actionable feedback from your trusted circle. No more guessing or building in the dark.
Structured Insights
Targeted questions for better results
Anonymous Options
Get the truth, not just polite comments
AI Analysis (Soon)
Sentiment analysis and patterns