Exploding Topics shows trending keywords. OppEngine shows you what to build, where, and why — across 80 countries, with gap analysis and startup playbooks. Starting at $0.
Start free — no credit card →A side-by-side look at what each platform offers founders and market researchers.
| Feature | OppEngine | Exploding Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic coverage | 80 countries with economic data | Primarily US-focused trends |
| Free tier | ✓ Full access to 20 opportunities | ✗ No free tier — $39/mo minimum |
| Gap analysis | ✓ Country x sector gap scoring | ✗ Not available |
| Startup playbooks | ✓ Actionable reports per opportunity | ✗ Trend graphs only |
| Signal sources | Reddit, GitHub, patents, news, job posts | Search trends and social mentions |
| Opportunity scoring | ✓ Multi-axis score (0-100) | ✗ Growth % only |
| Billing transparency | No auto-charge traps, cancel anytime | Trustpilot 2.2/5 — billing complaints |
| Focus | What to build + where | What is trending |
| Economic data integration | ✓ World Bank, IMF, Eurostat | ✗ Not available |
OppEngine gives you a free tier and affordable plans. No hidden charges.
OppEngine
Digest Plan
$29/mo
Free tier also available ($0/mo)
Exploding Topics
Pro Plan
$39/mo
No free tier. Annual billing pushed.
Real economic data from World Bank, IMF, and Eurostat powering gap analysis across 80 countries. Exploding Topics focuses almost entirely on US search trends.
Every opportunity comes with a detailed playbook: market size, competitor landscape, technical stack, go-to-market strategy. ET gives you a trend graph and a growth percentage.
OppEngine scans Reddit, GitHub, patent filings, news, and job postings to score opportunities on 6 axes. Not just search volume trends.
Stop browsing trend graphs. Start discovering validated business opportunities with real signal data.
Start free — no credit card →Free tier available. No billing traps. Cancel anytime.