greenLightScore vs. Manually Researching a Product
greenLightScore is a product scoring tool that gives dropshippers a 0–100 launch verdict in about one to three minutes, pulling live market data as it goes. Manual research — checking supplier sites, competitor ads, and margin math by hand — typically takes hours and produces no standardized score. Here's how they compare.
| Criteria | greenLightScore | Manual Research |
|---|---|---|
| Time to a verdict | ~1-3 minutes | Hours, often spread across multiple sessions |
| Cost to get started | Free (1 report, no signup) | Free, but time is the real cost |
| Output format | 0–100 score + verdict (Strong go / Watch / Weak / Reject) | No standardized score — subjective judgment call |
| What you get | 6-signal breakdown, financial snapshot, 3 ad hooks, 4 offer angles | Whatever you manually compile — inconsistent across products |
| Consistency across products | Same 6 weighted signals every time | Depends on mood, time available, what you remember to check |
| Data source | Live market data (Google search, Meta Ad Library, TikTok) plus straight math on your own numbers | Whatever sources you personally check |