Frequently Asked Questions

What is EarnMapper?

EarnMapper is an AI-powered SaaS idea validation platform. We analyze 42 market signals to tell you if your business idea has real profit potential before you spend months building it. Think of it as having a data scientist, market researcher, and business analyst working together to validate your idea in minutes.

How does the 42-signal analysis work?

Our AI scans 42 different market indicators across 5 categories: Demand (search volume, trends), Competition (existing solutions, gaps), Pricing (willingness to pay, market rates), Technical (complexity, time to build), and Risk (market challenges, barriers). Each signal is weighted and combined to produce a BUILD/SKIP/RISKY verdict with confidence scores.

Who should use EarnMapper?

Solo founders validating their first SaaS idea, serial entrepreneurs comparing multiple opportunities, dev agencies advising clients, and incubators vetting portfolio companies. If you're tired of building products nobody wants, EarnMapper is for you.

What makes EarnMapper different from other validation tools?

Most tools give you raw data (search volume, competitor lists). EarnMapper gives you a decision. We tell you BUILD/SKIP/RISKY with specific reasoning, revenue forecasts, and action plans. Plus, our 42-signal approach catches opportunities other tools miss (like Reddit demand, buyer intent signals, and technical feasibility scoring).

Is there a free trial?

Yes! Every account starts with 3 free opportunity scans. No credit card required. You'll get basic validation with 42-signal analysis and top recommendations. Upgrade to paid plans for predictions, revenue forecasts, and advanced features.

What's the difference between Free, Starter, Pro, and Enterprise?

Can I cancel anytime?

Absolutely. No contracts, no lock-ins. Cancel from your account settings with one click. Your subscription remains active until the end of your billing period, then automatically downgrades to the Free plan.

Do you offer refunds?

Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied within the first 14 days of your paid subscription, email us for a full refund—no questions asked.

How long does a scan take?

Most scans complete in 5-15 seconds. Complex markets with lots of competitors may take up to 30 seconds. We prioritize accuracy over speed—you're making a decision that could save you months of work.

What data sources do you use?

We aggregate data from Google Search Trends, Reddit conversations, Twitter mentions, Product Hunt launches, competitor websites, pricing databases, and 20+ other sources. All data is refreshed in real-time during each scan.

Can I validate non-SaaS ideas?

EarnMapper is optimized for SaaS, software tools, and digital products. You can validate e-commerce, info products, or services, but the predictions (MRR forecasts, technical complexity) will be less accurate. We're expanding to new verticals in 2026.

Do you have an API?

Yes! Pro and Enterprise plans include API access. Use our REST API to validate ideas programmatically, integrate with your internal tools, or automate validation for your agency. Full docs available in your dashboard.

How accurate are the BUILD/SKIP/RISKY verdicts?

Our BUILD recommendations have an 88% success rate (meaning 88% of ideas we say BUILD reach $1K+ MRR within 12 months when founders execute properly). SKIP recommendations save founders an average of 4 months of wasted effort. No tool is perfect, but we're constantly improving our models based on real outcome data.

What does "RISKY" mean?

RISKY means the opportunity has potential but faces significant challenges (high competition, unproven market, complex technical requirements, etc.). Success rate is 40-70%. If you proceed, we provide specific mitigation strategies to improve your odds.

Can I see examples of past scans?

We don't share other users' scan results (privacy). However, we publish anonymized case studies on our blog showing BUILD opportunities that succeeded, SKIP opportunities that would have failed, and how founders used EarnMapper to pivot. Learn more →

How do I sign up?

Enter your business name and email on our signup page. We'll send you a magic link (no password needed). Click the link to access your dashboard and start your 3 free scans.

What if I forget my login link?

Go to the login page and enter your business name + email. We'll send you a fresh magic link (expires in 15 minutes). We don't use passwords—magic links are more secure and simpler.

How fast is customer support?

Can I share my account with my team?

Free/Starter/Pro plans are single-user only. Enterprise plans include 5 team seats. Each team member gets their own login and shared usage limits. Need more seats? Contact us for custom pricing.