Skip the focus group.
Get 500 audience reactions in 8 minutes. No scheduling, no waiting.
AI simulation only. Not a survey of real people.
Why teams switch from focus groups
Faster feedback, better iteration
No recruitment hassles
No screening calls, no scheduling conflicts, no no-shows. Paste your message and get reactions immediately.
500 reactions, not 8 opinions
A typical focus group has 6-12 people. SimAudience gives you 500 reactions with full demographic breakdowns per message variant.
Results in minutes, not weeks
Traditional focus groups take weeks to organize and days to analyze. Get your SimAudience report in about 8 minutes.
A fraction of the cost
Focus groups cost $5,000-$15,000+ per session. SimAudience costs $7 per A/B test. Run dozens of tests for the price of one session.
How it works (it's simple)
Three steps. No moderator needed.
Paste your message variants
Enter 2 or 3 versions of your message—ad copy, taglines, product descriptions, anything text-based.
500 simulated Americans react
Each persona has realistic demographics: age, education, income, political leaning, region. They react as real people would.
Get your report
See which version wins overall and across every demographic segment. Download the full data as CSV.
Less than a coffee, more than a focus group
No subscriptions. Pay per test.
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See how it works with a smaller sample
- 100 AI persona reactions
- Sex, Age & Urban/Rural breakdowns
- 2 sample audience quotes
- Full demographics in paid
- Results expire in 24h
Up to 3 free tests per week
A/B Test
Compare 2 message variants
- 500 reactions per variant
- Full demographic breakdowns
- 6 sample audience reactions
- CSV export
- 30-day access
A/B/C Test
Test 3 message variants
- 500 reactions per variant
- Full demographic breakdowns
- 6 sample audience reactions
- CSV export
- 30-day access
Test your message now
Results delivered to your email in about 8 minutes.
Focus Group Alternative FAQ
How is this different from a traditional focus group?
Traditional focus groups require recruiting 6-12 participants, scheduling a session, renting a facility, and waiting weeks for results. SimAudience gives you 500 AI persona reactions in about 8 minutes for $7. It's designed for rapid message iteration, not deep qualitative research.
Can 500 simulated Americans really replace a focus group?
SimAudience is best used for directional message testing—quickly finding which version of your message resonates best. For deep qualitative insights like body language and open-ended exploration, traditional methods still have their place. Many teams use SimAudience for rapid iteration and save traditional research for final validation.
What kinds of messages can I test?
Anything text-based: ad copy, taglines, product descriptions, email subject lines, social media posts, press releases, campaign messages, and more. If you can paste it, you can test it.
How much does a traditional focus group cost?
Traditional focus groups typically cost $5,000 to $15,000+ per session, including recruitment, facility rental, moderator fees, and analysis. SimAudience costs $7 per A/B test or $9 per A/B/C test.
How accurate are the results?
SimAudience uses simulated audience modeled on real demographic data. Results provide directional guidance on which message performs better, not precise predictions. Think of it as a rapid screening tool that helps you eliminate weak messaging before investing in more expensive research.
Is my content kept confidential?
Yes. Your messages are only used for testing and deleted after 30 days. We never share, publish, or expose your content. Unlike a focus group with real participants, there's zero risk of your messaging leaking.
Important: SimAudience uses simulated audience modeled on demographic data. This is a synthetic simulation, not a survey or focus group with real people. Results should be used for directional messaging guidance only, not as a guarantee of audience reception. Traditional research methods remain valuable for in-depth qualitative insights.
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