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Set up your account, run your first debate, and understand verdict output quickly.

What is AskVerdict?

AskVerdict is an AI decision intelligence platform. 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.

How do I create my first debate?

  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.

What are debate modes?

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.

What is a 'verdict'?

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.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Every new account starts with 10 free credits, no credit card required. All debate modes are unlocked from the start.

For ongoing use, you can subscribe to Pro ($29/month or $24/month billed annually, 500 credits/month), buy credit packs (starting at $4.99 for 100 credits), or subscribe to BYOK ($19/month) for unlimited debates with your own API keys.

The first 100 users receive 1 month free Pro as founding members.

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