Exploding Topics alternative
Looking for an Exploding Topics alternative?
Exploding Topics shows you topics, products and startups that are growing fast. Unthinkable starts one step later: it shows you business opportunities, with the demand and competition behind each one.
What Unthinkable does
Real demand signals
Every opportunity comes from real posts online, summarized in our own words.
Search demand and growth
Google search data shows whether more people look for a fix every month.
Who already pays
See the companies already making money in a space before you build.
Your city
Search any location for businesses people want nearby that nobody offers yet.
Exploding Topics and Unthinkable, side by side
| Feature | Exploding Topics | Unthinkable |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Trend discovery across topics, products and startups | A feed of business opportunities built from real demand signals |
| What you get | Lists of trends to research further | Ideas with search demand, growth, competitors and startup costs |
| Best for | Spotting what is growing before others do | Picking a specific business to start |
| Price | From $39 a month | From $19.99 a month, or $179.99 a year |
| Platforms | Web | Web and iPhone |
Which one fits you
Choose Exploding Topics if
- You want broad trend data for content, marketing or investing, not just business ideas.
- You track many trends at once and need exports or forecasts.
Choose Unthinkable if
- You want a specific business to start, not a list of trends to research.
- You want demand, competitors and startup costs for each idea in one place.
- You want to look for opportunities in your own city.
Questions
What is the difference between Unthinkable and Exploding Topics?
Exploding Topics shows what is growing. Unthinkable shows what you could build: each opportunity comes with search demand, whether it is growing, who already makes money from it, and what it costs to start.
How much does Exploding Topics cost?
Its paid plans start at $39 a month, according to its published plan details. Check its site for current pricing.
How much does Unthinkable cost?
Basic is $19.99 a month or $179.99 a year. Premium is $39.99 a month or $289.99 a year. It works on the web and on iPhone.
Details about Exploding Topics come from its own public pages, checked October 17, 2026: Semrush Knowledge Base: Exploding Topics plans. Exploding Topics is a trademark of its owner. Unthinkable is not affiliated with Exploding Topics.