Built NameProof: validating brand names before founders invest in branding
Hey IH đź‘‹
I've been working on NameProof — a tool that validates brand names globally before founders commit to domains, branding, or legal setup.
The problem I'm solving:
Most founders generate 20-30 names with AI (easy part).
Very few properly validate them before:
- registering the domain
- investing in branding
- filing the LLC
And then discover too late:
- the name sounds awkward in another language
- trademark conflicts exist
- social handles are taken
What NameProof does:
24h validation report covering:
- pronunciation analysis (8+ languages)
- domain availability (.com, .ai, .io)
- social handles check
- preliminary trademark screening
Current status:
- Beta pricing: €9 (regular €19)
- Just launched on Product Hunt today
- Zero revenue yet (just went live)
- Built with Make.com automation + AI
Questions for you:
- Does this solve a real pain point you've experienced?
- What would make you trust a tool like this enough to pay €19?
- Any red flags in the positioning?
Honest feedback > fake validation.
Links:
- Website: nameproof.io
- Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/products/nameproof
- Twitter: @nameproof_io
Thanks for reading 🙏
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I am micro saas founder and from my perspective , I dont feel this as a big problem as for me if I solve atleast 100 to 200 people problem its good enough. But definietly for a bigger investment starup with a revolutionary idea or having a nice customer base and knowing their problem if some launches then it will matter to them the most .
No hard feelings :)
Appreciate the honest take
You're right — this isn't for post-Series A startups with established brands.
NameProof is specifically for solo founders and micro SaaS builders in the pre-launch phase.
That moment when you're about to:
You mentioned solving for 100-200 people being "good enough" — I completely agree.
That's exactly my target for the first 12 months.
100-200 paying customers = sustainable micro SaaS.
If you're building a revolutionary idea with VC backing, you'll have a branding team anyway.
But if you're a solo founder validating fast and don't want to discover trademark conflicts 6 months later — that's the use case.
Thanks for helping me clarify the positioning
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