Don’t record 100 hours nobody pays for
You\u2019re about to sink weeks into filming, editing, and launching a course. Find out whether people will actually pay your price \u2014 before you hit record.
Free. No signup required. Results are shareable.
likely to buy
Top signal: Career-switchers show the strongest intent, but price sensitivity spikes above $99.
60-second gut check
Know whether your course topic and price point have real demand before you open your recording software.
Price-point clarity
See how buying intent shifts between $49 and $149 so you can price with confidence.
Positioning insights
Learn which audience segments care most and what angle makes them want to enroll.
Before you invest weeks filming and editing, WouldTheyBuy helps you validate your online course idea with a research-backed buying-intent signal. The methodology comes from Semantic Similarity Rating (arXiv:2510.08338, Maier et al., 2024) and delivers a purchase-intent score on a 5-point scale in about 60 seconds. You also get demographic-level insights showing which learner segments — by age, income, and career stage — are most willing to pay your target price. Use it for course demand testing and digital product validation before you open your recording software. Compare topics, price points, and audience angles while your idea is still on a whiteboard.
How it works
Describe your course
Share the topic, who it helps, what makes it different, and what you plan to charge.
See the demand signal
Get purchase intent scored on a 5-point scale with breakdowns by demographic and price sensitivity.
Refine or start recording
Use the insights to adjust your positioning, reprice, or validate that your course is worth building.
Frequently asked questions
Can I test my course topic before I record anything?+
Yes — that is exactly the point. Describe your course idea and target price, and get a purchase-intent estimate in 60 seconds, before you invest weeks in recording and editing.
Does it work for different price points?+
Yes. Run separate tests at $49, $99, and $149 to see how buying intent shifts. The demographic breakdowns show which learner segments are most price-sensitive.
How is this different from pre-selling?+
Pre-selling tests actual transactions but requires a landing page, payment setup, and marketing spend. WouldTheyBuy gives you a research-backed signal in 60 seconds — for free — so you can validate before building anything.
Is WouldTheyBuy free?+
Yes, completely free. No signup, no credit card, no hidden limits.