✨ The CB Insights alternative for the rest of us

LaunchLens vs CB Insights
Product intelligence without the $25K price tag

CB Insights is built for Fortune 500 teams with enterprise budgets. LaunchLens gives founders and solo investors the same AI-powered product intelligence — at 150x less.

CB Insights
$25,000+
per year · enterprise only
VS
LaunchLens
$39
per month · cancel anytime

Feature-by-feature comparison

What you actually get for your money

Feature CB Insights LaunchLens
Pricing
Starting price $25,000+/yr $39/mo
Contract required Annual enterprise Month-to-month
Free trial Demo only Open feed access
Discovery & Intelligence
AI-powered product discovery Manual curation ✓ Autonomous AI
Product scoring & ranking Analyst reports ✓ Real-time AI scoring
Competitor monitoring ✓ ✓ Up to 20 watches
Market trend analysis ✓ Quarterly ✓ Continuous
AI product evaluations ✗ ✓
Delivery & Access
Setup time Weeks (sales + onboarding) Instant
Email intelligence digests Newsletter only ✓ Daily digest
Real-time alerts ✗ ✓ Investor plan
API access ✓ Enterprise add-on ✓ Investor plan
Individual user access ✗ Team licenses only ✓
Usability
Learning curve Complex platform Browse a feed
Team required Needs dedicated analyst Works solo
Mobile-friendly Limited ✓ Fully responsive

Different tools for different teams

CB Insights is a great product — for $25K/yr enterprise teams. If that's not you, keep reading.

CB Insights is for

Fortune 500 Strategy Teams

  • 🏢 Corporate innovation departments
  • 💼 Large institutional investors (PE/VC funds)
  • 👥 Teams with 10+ analysts
  • 💰 Organizations with $25K+ research budgets
  • 📅 Annual planning cycles
LaunchLens is for

Founders, Angels & Solo Investors

  • 🚀 Startup founders tracking the competitive landscape
  • 💡 Angel investors scouting opportunities
  • 🔍 Solo VCs who do their own research
  • ⚙️ Product managers monitoring market shifts
  • ⚡ Anyone who needs intelligence, not a platform

Why founders choose LaunchLens

Enterprise intelligence reimagined for individual operators

🤖

AI Does the Work

Autonomous AI agents discover, evaluate, and rank products continuously. No manual research, no analyst team needed.

⚡

Real-Time, Not Quarterly

CB Insights publishes quarterly reports. LaunchLens scores products in real-time as they launch. Speed is the advantage.

💸

150x Cheaper

$39/mo vs $25,000/yr. That's not a typo. Enterprise-grade intelligence at a price that actually makes sense for individuals.

Common questions

Is LaunchLens a CB Insights replacement?
For individuals and small teams, yes. If you need enterprise-scale data platforms with 10+ analyst seats, CB Insights is the better fit. If you're a founder, angel, or solo investor who wants AI-powered product intelligence without the enterprise price tag — LaunchLens is what you're looking for.
How is the data different from CB Insights?
CB Insights relies on manual curation and analyst reports. LaunchLens uses autonomous AI agents that continuously scan app stores, Product Hunt, social media, and funding databases to discover and evaluate products in real-time. Different approach, faster signal.
What if I need enterprise features later?
We offer custom plans for larger teams. Check our pricing page or reach out — we're happy to discuss your needs.
Can I try it before committing?
The discovery feed is open — browse products, see AI evaluations, and decide if it's useful before subscribing. No credit card required to explore.
Is this just a cheaper version of the same thing?
No. LaunchLens is a different product with a different approach. We use AI agents instead of human analysts. We focus on product intelligence (discovery + evaluation + scoring) rather than broad market research. We're purpose-built for individuals, not enterprise teams.

Stop paying enterprise prices for product intelligence.

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