I built this tool because I was tired of having to search the same term with 20 different tools during OSINT investigations. Cylect combines a directory of 475+ OSINT tools, a dedicated AI assistant, and a workspace for notes into a single pane of glass.
I recently realized that many investigators and CTF players don't need another monthly subscription—they just need a powerful tool for a specific investigation or weekend project.
So, I launched a $5 Day Pass (24-hour Pro access). No recurring billing, no lock-in.
The Stack:
Left Panel: AI OSINT Assistant (Built in AI Assistant with Cylect.io Awareness)
I’m not in your target user, but I love the “day pass, no recurring billing” concept and specifically applied the second half of that. (Without that, it’s shady.)
I can imagine many tools that I’d use under such a model, and while I suspect A/B testing would show it to be a loser, I’d be fine with that instead of a free trial for most things.
For a tool like yours that brings immediate value but maybe less on-going usage, it’s more prone to be good for both sides.
nuzzl•1mo ago
Exactly. I noticed that usage for the paid offerings tended to be sporadic for individuals. Research confirmed that Private Investigators and Law Enforcement operate on a case-by-case basis, so a monthly subscription model didn't align with their workflow. However, they still require capabilities beyond what the free tier (cylect.io) offers. For larger clients (like Security Operation Centers and MSSPs) that's where I see monthly working well.
nuzzl•1mo ago
I built this tool because I was tired of having to search the same term with 20 different tools during OSINT investigations. Cylect combines a directory of 475+ OSINT tools, a dedicated AI assistant, and a workspace for notes into a single pane of glass.
I recently realized that many investigators and CTF players don't need another monthly subscription—they just need a powerful tool for a specific investigation or weekend project.
So, I launched a $5 Day Pass (24-hour Pro access). No recurring billing, no lock-in.
The Stack:
Left Panel: AI OSINT Assistant (Built in AI Assistant with Cylect.io Awareness)
Center: Search Engine indexing 475+ categorized tools
Right: Integrated Notes app for findings
Button: Auto-Prompt Saver for countless AI Prompts or OSINT Search Terms
I’d love to hear your feedback on the "Day Pass" model vs. traditional SaaS subscriptions. Does this align better with how you use security tools?
Link: https://ai.cylect.io (Free tier available)
sokoloff•1mo ago
I can imagine many tools that I’d use under such a model, and while I suspect A/B testing would show it to be a loser, I’d be fine with that instead of a free trial for most things.
For a tool like yours that brings immediate value but maybe less on-going usage, it’s more prone to be good for both sides.
nuzzl•1mo ago