compare-contests-vs-ai-studio
Choose the right NamingForce product: public contests with creators vs a private AI-assisted workspace and checkout.
At a glance
| Crowdsourced contests | AI Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Who participates | Many creators submit ideas; clients pick a winner | You (and your team) work inside your own workspace |
| Visibility | Contest flows are built for community participation and client review | Workspace and generations are private to your account |
| Timing | Follows contest phases, deadlines, and platform rules | You move at your own pace across stages |
| Outputs | Submissions, voting/battles, winner selection, payouts | Shortlists, domain purchase flows, logo exploration, paid add-ons |
Crowdsourced contests
Contests connect clients who need a name with namers who propose ideas. Clients manage briefs, review submissions, and declare a winner. Namers join open contests, submit within the rules, and may participate in voting or battles depending on contest settings.
Documentation hub: Contests for clients · Contests for namers
AI Studio
AI Studio is a brand workspace for naming and launch prep: refine a brief, generate candidates, commit to a shortlist, pick a primary domain, and explore logo directions or guided logo concepts. Some steps are gated by Shortlist Pack, domain registration, or other add-ons—see AI Studio upgrades.
Documentation hub: AI Studio overview
Can I use both?
Yes. A contest can inspire names while you also use AI Studio to iterate privately, or you may move from a contest outcome into Studio for domains and brand assets. Keep billing and entitlements separate: contest fees and prizes follow contest flows; Studio purchases follow Studio checkout and workspace metadata.