Question 1

What is AskVerdict?

Accepted Answer

AskVerdict is a multi-agent AI debate engine. Instead of asking a single model and hoping for a balanced answer, AskVerdict deploys specialized AI agents — a supporter, a critic, a risk analyst, and a cross-examiner — that argue different positions on your question, challenge each other's reasoning, and converge on a structured verdict you can trust.

The result is more like consulting a panel of experts than asking one assistant.

Question 2

How do I create my first debate?

Accepted Answer

1. Sign in and click **New Debate** in the sidebar.
2. Type your question or decision in the input — the more specific, the better.
3. Choose a mode: **Fast** (1 credit, ~60s), **Balanced** (3 credits, ~2 min), or **Thorough** (8 credits, ~5 min).
4. Optionally attach context or select a debate template.
5. Click **Start Debate** and watch the agents argue in real time.

Your verdict streams live as the agents finish their rounds.

Question 3

What are debate modes?

Accepted Answer

AskVerdict offers three depth levels:

- **Fast** — 2 agents, 1 round, ~60 seconds. Best for quick gut-checks and simple decisions. Costs 1 credit.
- **Balanced** — 3 agents, 2 rounds with cross-examination, ~2 minutes. Best for most everyday decisions. Costs 3 credits.
- **Thorough** — 4 agents, 3 rounds with full cross-examination and risk analysis, ~5 minutes. Best for high-stakes or complex decisions. Costs 8 credits.

BYOK subscribers can run any mode without consuming credits.

Question 4

What is a 'verdict'?

Accepted Answer

The verdict is the structured conclusion AskVerdict delivers after the agents have debated. It includes:

- A **recommendation** (lean yes / lean no / genuinely unclear)
- A **confidence score** (0–100) reflecting agent consensus
- A **summary** of the strongest pro and con arguments
- **Key risks** surfaced during cross-examination
- A **reasoning chain** showing how the agents reached their conclusion

Verdicts are saved to your history and can be shared via public links.

Question 5

Is there a free plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The free plan gives you 3 lifetime debates in Fast mode, with no credit card required. It is designed to let you experience AskVerdict before committing.

For ongoing use, you can buy credit packs (starting at $1.99 for 10 credits) or subscribe to BYOK ($3.99/month) for unlimited debates with your own API keys.

The first 500 users receive 3 months of BYOK free as founding members.

Question 6

How do debates work under the hood?

Accepted Answer

When you start a debate, AskVerdict:

1. Assigns specialized roles to AI agents (Supporter, Critic, Risk Analyst, Cross-Examiner)
2. Each agent independently builds its case based on your question and any context you provided
3. Agents exchange arguments and counter-arguments across 1–3 rounds depending on mode
4. A final synthesis agent reads all arguments and produces the structured verdict

All of this happens in parallel where possible, which is why debates stream progressively rather than all at once.

Question 7

When should I use Fast vs Balanced vs Thorough?

Accepted Answer

**Fast** is ideal when you need a quick second opinion — should I send this email, is this vendor quote reasonable, is this a good time to book travel.

**Balanced** suits most real decisions — career moves, product decisions, evaluating a proposal, choosing between two tools.

**Thorough** is worth the extra time and credits for high-stakes choices — signing a contract, major financial decisions, architectural choices for large systems, or any decision where you want maximum adversarial scrutiny.

Question 8

How do I interpret the verdict and confidence score?

Accepted Answer

The **confidence score** reflects how much the debating agents agreed after cross-examination:

- **80–100**: Strong consensus — the answer is fairly clear given the information provided
- **60–79**: Moderate consensus — lean in one direction but meaningful caveats exist
- **40–59**: Divided — the agents found roughly equal merit on both sides; the decision hinges on your specific priorities
- **Below 40**: Genuinely unclear — more context or expert input is recommended

A low score is not a failure — it means the question is genuinely complex, which is itself useful information.

Question 9

How many credits does each mode cost?

Accepted Answer

- **Fast mode**: 1 credit per debate
- **Balanced mode**: 3 credits per debate
- **Thorough mode**: 8 credits per debate

BYOK subscribers ($3.99/month) use their own API keys and are not charged credits regardless of mode. Credits are only consumed when AskVerdict's hosted API keys are used.

Question 10

Can I give the agents extra context?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The debate input includes an optional context field where you can paste relevant information — a job description, a contract clause, financial data, or background on your situation.

Agents incorporate this context into their arguments. The more specific and accurate your context, the more grounded the verdict will be.

How can we help?

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Getting Started

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Security & Privacy

How can we help?

Getting started in 3 steps

Create your account

Ask your question

Get your verdict

Getting Started

What is AskVerdict?

How do I create my first debate?

What are debate modes?

What is a 'verdict'?

Is there a free plan?

Running Debates

How do debates work under the hood?

When should I use Fast vs Balanced vs Thorough?

How do I interpret the verdict and confidence score?

How many credits does each mode cost?

Can I give the agents extra context?

Can I share a debate with someone else?

What are debate templates?

Can I re-run or tweak a past debate?

Billing & Credits

What credit packs are available?

How much does BYOK subscription cost?

How do I upgrade to BYOK or buy credits?

What is the refund policy?

What if I have a billing issue or dispute?

API & SDK

How do I get an API key?

How do I use the TypeScript SDK?

What are the API rate limits?

How do I use AskVerdict from the command line?

BYOK Keys

What does 'Bring Your Own Keys' mean?

How do I add my provider API keys?

Which AI providers are supported?

Are my API keys stored on AskVerdict's servers?

Security & Privacy

How is my data encrypted?

Who can see my debates?

How do I delete my account and data?

Is AskVerdict GDPR compliant?