Genspark vs ChatGPT, my brutally honest review

On this episode, I provide an unsponsored review of Genspark's Super AI Agent platform, testing its capabilities across multiple business applications. I evaluate the platform's ability to create investor decks, product demos, customer personas, and marketing strategies. While I was impressed with GenSpark's research capabilities and business-oriented content, the product had significant limitations in design quality and occasional content confusion. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Genspark Super AI Agent Overview 03:28 - Building Fundraising Deck 07:33 - Building Product Demo 10:46 - Generating Social Media Strategy 16:26 - Building Fundraising Deck Pt2 17:17 - Building Data Room 18:59 - Researching Ideal Customer Persona 21:52 - Mapping/Researching Distribution Channels 24:05 - Final Thoughts on Genspark 25:43 - Genspark does not have Self Service Subscription Cancellation Key Points: • Genspark is a new AI agent platform that reached $36 million ARR in 45 days, adding almost $1 million daily • Greg tests multiple use cases including creating investor presentations, product demos, customer research, and distribution strategies • The platform shows strengths in research and content creation but weaknesses in design and image generation • At $25/month, Genspark offers value for specific use cases but isn't a complete replacement for other AI tools 1) The Genspark Backstory • Started as a search engine with 5M users • Launched agent platform 2 months ago • Hit $10M ARR in NINE DAYS • Now at $36M ARR (adding ~$1M daily) But is rapid growth = actual value? Let's find out... 2) Investor Deck Creation I asked Genspark to create a seed round pitch deck for my startup @ideabrowser. The GOOD: • Research quality was solid (8/10) • Data-driven slides with market insights • Improved design after feedback The BAD: • Initial design was "super mid" (3/10) • Required multiple prompts to get decent results 3) Product Demo Builder Asked Genspark to build an interactive product demo that "looks like it cost $25K." SURPRISING result: • Created a functional web app demo • Built interactive elements that ACTUALLY WORKED • Included ROI calculator, testimonials, lead forms But it confused my startup with an "idea of the day" on my site 4) Social Media Content System The BIGGEST miss of all tests: • Quote graphics had embarrassing typos • Design quality was mediocre at best • Content calendar structure was good • Advice was solid but execution was poor Pro tip: For text in images, provide JSON format in your prompt for better results! 5) Customer Persona Research This was Genspark's STRONGEST feature by far! It created DETAILED personas including: • Specific pain points with direct quotes • Exact language customers use • Emotional triggers and buying moments • Feature prioritization based on research This alone might be worth the $25 subscription. 6) Distribution Channel Strategy Asked for ALL possible distribution channels for my startup: • Ranked channels by impact (content-led growth #1) • Suggested platform integrations I hadn't considered • Provided marketplace opportunities • Estimated effort required and time to results Some genuinely fresh ideas I hadn't thought of! 7) Customer Acquisition Plan Requested a strategy to get first 100 customers with minimal budget: • Multi-channel approach with timelines • Specific tactics for organic growth • Viral mechanics with coefficient estimates • Referral program structure (30% commission) Format was excellent, though some content confused my startup again. 8) The Verdict: Is Genspark Worth It? Does Genspark replace Claude/ChatGPT? No. But it DOES have unique strengths: • Research quality is excellent • Business/marketing focus • Concise, actionable outputs • Built-in tools (slides, web apps) The misses: • Design quality is mediocre • Text in images is problematic • Sometimes misunderstands the prompt My recommendation? Add it to your AI toolkit for specific use cases - especially customer research and business strategy. It's not replacing your other AI tools, but for $25, it offers unique capabilities worth exploring. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ BoringMarketing — Vibe Marketing for Sale: http://boringmarketing.com/ Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/