Scantrader

The primary acquisition value is verified early revenue ($13.8K/mo) and demonstrated customer traction in fintech, not the software complexity alone. Building an equivalent AI-powered trading analysis tool from scratch would cost $8K–$18K in AI coding tools, templates, and hosted infrastructure, plus 6 weeks of focused development. However, the buyer cannot recreate the 4-month customer base, payment processing integration, or fintech domain credibility. At 2.49x multiple on verified profit, acquiring the revenue stream and customer relationships is more efficient than building and rebuilding trust in a regulated vertical. The score reflects moderate confidence because revenue durability beyond 4 months remains unvalidated; strong execution and customer retention data would raise this closer to 80+.

Cash estimate includes the AI tools, APIs and infrastructure needed for a solo founder to recreate the software. Build time is informational and lightly weighted. The verdict is driven mainly by customers, users, verified earnings, retention, distribution, brand, data and operating history.