Define participant criteria
Clear qualifying criteria keep the beta group representative and useful.
PRIVATE BETA PLANNER
Private Beta Planner
Design a controlled SaaS beta with participant criteria, feedback loops, and exit criteria, and get a readiness score for launching it.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
Build your result
Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
Choose a feedback method
Weekly calls give the deepest feedback; widgets and surveys scale further.
Set exit criteria
Numeric exit criteria prevent a beta from running indefinitely.
Continue learning: Why waitlist signups may not validate an idea · Why positive interviews don't always prove demand
Frequently asked questions
How large should a private beta be?
10-100 participants is a common range — large enough for signal, small enough for close feedback.
What if I never hit my exit criteria?
Revisit whether the criteria were realistic, or whether the product needs more work before wider launch.
Should beta participants pay?
It depends on your goals — free beta access can boost engagement, while paid beta access validates willingness to pay.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Betalist | Canny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit-criteria scoring | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Beta participant discovery | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Feedback-loop collection | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Structured plan generation | Included | Not included | Limited |
Betalist helps find beta testers; Canny collects ongoing feedback. MVPHub plans and scores the beta's structure before you launch it.
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