Backer Sonar
Real Kickstarter data for smarter launch decisions
What it does
Backer Sonar is a research workspace for people deciding what to launch on Kickstarter. Instead of guessing, search and filter the full Web Robots Kickstarter Dataset — 191,384 real campaigns, not a curated sample — by category, goal size, duration, and outcome to see how campaigns like yours have actually performed. Every number calculated from source data: the same filters always produce the same result, with no black-box scoring. Free 7-day trial, no credit card required; $29/mo after that.
Historical Kickstarter research for evidence-based product investigation. 7-day free trial, then $29/month.
A practical research workspace for people deciding what to launch on Kickstarter. Explore real campaign history, compare same-category projects, and separate useful evidence from noise. Backed by the full Kickstarter dataset, with curated research workflows currently focused on TTRPG. Full research access, up to 5 saved views, compare up to 2 . No AI Co-Pilot. Unlimited saves, compare up to 4 , AI Co-Pilot included. Cancel anytime. Describe the product you are considering and get deterministic, explainable campaign matches. Use category, year, goal, pledged, backer, and duration signals to understand the field. Save campaigns, research views, and comparisons for the next decision in your…from backersonar.com
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