FAQ · plain answers for sellers
The questions sellers ask before they subscribe.
Plain-language answers, written for a skeptical independent e-commerce operator who is skimming for red flags. No buying-decision framing, no research-paper jargon — just the questions we hear most often, with the honest answer underneath each.
What this page covers
- ·Pricing transparency — what each tier includes and costs.
- ·Data freshness — how the weekly signal run is sourced and recalibrated.
- ·Marketplace coverage — Amazon, Walmart, Temu, and Shopify in every brief.
- ·Cancellation, refunds, and how to read the sample brief before subscribing.
Question 01 of 10
What does Cratesmith cost, and what do I get at each tier?
Read more: See the live pricing grid →
Question 02 of 10
How fresh is the data in each brief?
Read more: How the model works →
Question 03 of 10
Which marketplaces does the brief cover?
Read more: See how the data axis compares →
Question 04 of 10
How do I read the sample brief before I subscribe?
Read more: Read the sample excerpt →
Question 05 of 10
How is this different from Jungle Scout or Helium 10?
Read more: See the side-by-side →
Question 06 of 10
I only sell a handful of SKUs — is this still useful?
Read more: Read the operator fit →
Question 07 of 10
What do I actually get each week?
Read more: See a worked brief →
Question 08 of 10
What if my category isn't covered?
Read more: Browse the verticals →
Question 09 of 10
Can I cancel anytime?
Read more: See the tiers →
Question 10 of 10
What is the refund policy?
Read more: Cancellation and billing details →
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