Structured insights for the AI industry
We turn how creators, builders, and operators actually use AI into structured intelligence — used by AI companies to understand their customers and competitors, and by buyers to choose the right tool.
For AI companies & platforms
Decision-grade competitive benchmarking for AI companies.
Independent intelligence on what buyers in your category optimize for — and how you perform against the competitive set.
Customer KPC mapping
The criteria driving buyer decisions, weighted from observed usage — not stated preference.
Competitive benchmarking
Head-to-head performance against your set, scored under identical, transparent conditions.
Strength & weakness diagnostics
Dimension-level analysis: where you win, where you lose, where the gap is closing.
Longitudinal trend signal
Release-over-release tracking of position, performance, and perception.
For creators, builders & operators
Get credited — and shape how AI is measured.
You already test these tools daily. Plug in for recognition, early data, and a direct line to the platforms you use.
Study access, no cost
Tools you evaluate are provided for the study window and disclosed in the methodology. No out-of-pocket cost.
Recognition & co-authorship
Credited on benchmarks and reports you help shape.
Direct line to AI companies
Founders and PMs at partner platforms see your feedback. Real influence on what ships.
Define how AI is measured
Shape the dimensions, weights, and methods behind the most credible benchmark in AI.
How value flows
A reinforcing flywheel. Each step strengthens the next.
Signal in
The network feeds in structured usage from real workflows.
Synthesis
VibeDex turns it into KPC maps, benchmarks, and competitive insights.
Decisions
AI companies use the insights to sharpen product and positioning.
Reward
The network gets named credit, early access to the data, and study-scoped tool access.
Compounding
More access → more signal → sharper insights. The loop strengthens.
Three ways to join the network
Each tier is a different commitment level. Council and Creators are invite-only — we reach out on LinkedIn. Explorers is open to anyone curious enough to start.
VibeDex Council
Established creators and operators with platform partnerships and real audiences. You help set the standard for how AI tools across the industry are evaluated.
Invite-only — we reach out directly
What you get
- Named Council role — credited in evaluations
- Opportunity to influence the benchmark scoring framework
- Co-authorship on benchmark reports
- Early access to aggregated market data
What we ask
- Structured feedback & validate scoring
- Public reference on the platform
- Quarterly input sessions with the team
VibeDex Creators
Active creators shipping real-world projects. You run structured evaluations for specific studies, with time-boxed platform access provided for the study window and disclosed in the published methodology.
Invite-only — we reach out on LinkedIn
What you get
- Time-boxed platform access for studies you join
- Featured in VibeDex content and reports
- VibeDex Creator badge + community access
- Direct line to Council and the team
- Recognition as Top Contributor for insightful feedback
What we ask
- Structured testing across platforms
- Content featuring real AI workflows
- Comparative input across tools
- Disclose any existing platform partnerships
VibeDex Explorers
Aspiring creators and curious builders looking to bridge the gap from user to practitioner. Build your skills and explore the tool landscape with us.
Join Discord belowWhat you get
- Community access & early recommendations
- Trial credits where platforms offer them publicly
- Early access to new benchmark data
- Direct path to becoming an official VibeDex Creator
What we ask
- Usage feedback via periodic surveys
- Community participation
- Genuine curiosity and engagement
Where signal comes from
Events & hackathons
Hackathons and elite tech events are one of the richest sources of structured signal — builders putting real AI tools through real workloads, side by side. VibeDex runs custom feedback engines for these events and folds the insights into the panel.
Previously handled feedback for events including the Manus AI Hackathon.
Running an event? Plug it into the network.
Beautiful, high-conversion feedback portals for hackathons, workshops, and product launches. You get rich attendee feedback; the network gets structured signal on how real builders use the tools.
Join the Explorers Discord
We've moved our community to Discord. Connect with other creators, share your workflows, and get early access to VibeDex features.
Join Server →Interested in the Council or Creators tier of the Creator Program? Those are invite-only — we identify and reach out to candidates directly on LinkedIn. If you think you'd be a strong fit, connect with us at support@vibedex.ai and we'll take a look.