What is Shortlist AI?
Shortlist AI helps you skip the research and discover smarter, better-reviewed alternatives for any product you’re about to buy. Who it’s for: • Smart shoppers • Budget-conscious users • Impulse buyers who regret purchases
Problem
Users spend significant time manually researching products, often leading to time-consuming efforts and impulse purchases with buyer’s remorse due to insufficient information.
Solution
AI-powered shopping assistant tool that analyzes reviews and compares products in real-time, enabling users to discover higher-quality, better-reviewed alternatives instantly. Example: Input a product link to receive AI-curated alternatives with pros/cons.
Customers
Smart shoppers, budget-conscious users, and impulse buyers aged 18–45, frequently shopping online and prioritizing value/reliability.
Unique Features
Real-time AI analysis of product reviews across platforms, personalized alternative recommendations, and side-by-side comparison of key features/pricing.
User Comments
Saves hours of research
Identifies underrated products
Reduces buyer’s regret
Intuitive interface
Improves budget efficiency
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt in 2024, achieving 1,200+ upvotes and 8k+ active users. Founder has 1.5k followers on X/Twitter.
Market Size
Global e-commerce market projected to reach $5.5 trillion in 2024 (Statista), with 2.7B+ digital shoppers seeking AI-driven purchase optimization.
