BrandScreen

What is BrandScreen?

BrandScreen is a brand name screening platform that tells founders how ownable a proposed name is before they spend money on it. It runs trademark, domain, business entity, social handle and search competition checks in one go, then returns a scored report from 0 to 100 with an AI summary of the risks it found.

You type a name and BrandScreen searches USPTO trademark records, checks domain availability across five extensions, looks up registered entities in five US states and tests social handles. AI analysis then explains the conflicts and can suggest alternative names. BrandScreen.com is a trademark of Infinipede, Inc., and Product Hunt lists Erik Kostelnik as the maker, with a 2026 launch. The old brandscreen.ai address now redirects to brandscreen.com, and the service was live in October 2026.

Key Features

• Brand Score: BrandScreen rates every name from 0 to 100 based on how ownable it looks across all checks. The single number lets you compare shortlisted names quickly, while the full report shows which signal pulled the score down.
• Trademark screening: BrandScreen searches USPTO records for exact and similar marks that could clash with your name. The AI then summarises what it found, so you can see the likely risk without reading every filing yourself.
• Domain availability: BrandScreen checks whether your name is free across five domain extensions, which Capterra lists as .com, .ai, .io, .co and .app. Futurepedia adds that results show pricing and purchase links for available domains.
• Entity and social checks: BrandScreen looks up registered business entities in five US states and tests social media handle availability. Both checks sit in the same report, so you avoid running separate searches on each platform.
• Search competition: BrandScreen measures how crowded search results already are for your proposed name. A name that shares results with an established company will be harder to rank for, and the report flags that early.
• AI Name Generator: BrandScreen’s generator suggests brandable names that are pre-screened for conflicts, according to the official site. It helps when your first choice scores badly and you need fresh options that are likely to pass.
• Brand Protect monitoring: BrandScreen Protect re-checks up to five names every week for new trademark filings, domain registrations and entities. You receive email alerts when something changes, which helps you react before a conflict grows.
• Brand Claim pages: BrandScreen lets founders verify their brand and publish a public brand page with a verification badge. Claiming needs a Protect subscription plus a full report, according to the pricing FAQ.

Pros

• Five checks in one report: BrandScreen combines trademark, domain, entity, social handle and search competition checks in one scored report. Founders save time compared with running five separate searches across different websites and registries.
• Generous free plan: BrandScreen’s free plan includes full reports, name generation and all core checks at $0, according to the pricing page. You can screen a shortlist before deciding whether ongoing monitoring is worth paying for.
• Clear scoring: BrandScreen’s 0 to 100 Brand Score turns several risk signals into one comparable figure. Futurepedia rates its ease of use at 4.7 out of 5, which matches its simple type-a-name workflow.
• Ongoing protection: BrandScreen Protect watches up to five names weekly and emails alerts about new filings and registrations. That goes beyond many one-off name checkers, which only show a snapshot on the day you search.
• Simple cancellation: BrandScreen lets you cancel Protect at any time from Settings, with access continuing to the end of the billing period. Earlier credits also stay valid indefinitely, according to the pricing FAQ.

Cons

• Not legal advice: BrandScreen states that its reports are not legal advice and should be confirmed with a licensed attorney. Futurepedia also notes it will not replace a full global clearance search, so serious launches still need professional help.
• US-focused coverage: BrandScreen checks USPTO trademarks and entities in only five US states. Founders launching in Europe, Asia or other markets will need extra searches with local registries before they commit.
• Few integrations: BrandScreen works as a standalone web tool with no published integrations or API on its official pages. Futurepedia scores its integration capabilities at 2.8 out of 5, the lowest of its ratings.
• Monitoring costs add up: BrandScreen Protect costs $49 a month and covers only up to five names. Agencies or investors tracking many brands may find that limit tight compared with the free one-off screening.
• Very new product: BrandScreen launched in 2026 and had no user reviews on Capterra in September 2026. There is little independent feedback yet on how accurate its risk scores prove over time.

Who is Using BrandScreen?

• Startup founders: Screen a company name before buying domains or designing a logo.
• Serial entrepreneurs: Compare naming directions across several new projects.
• Investors and accelerators: Run quick name checks on portfolio or cohort companies.
• Brand owners: Monitor a chosen name for new conflicting filings each week.

Pricing

BrandScreen offers a free plan and one paid Protect plan at $49 a month (official prices, October 2026).

Futurepedia still lists older credit packs from $19 for a single report to $999 for 100 credits, and Capterra describes Protect as per user with unlimited reports, so treat directory figures as out of date. The official FAQ says previously bought credits remain valid. Check the BrandScreen pricing page before you subscribe, as plans for new tools can change quickly.

What Makes BrandScreen Unique?

BrandScreen scores name ownability rather than just listing search results. Most free checkers test one channel at a time, such as domains or social handles. BrandScreen merges trademark, domain, entity, social and search competition signals into one 0 to 100 figure with an AI explanation. It then carries that work forward with weekly monitoring and a verified brand page, so the same name you screened can be watched after launch.

Compatibilities and Integrations

• Platform: Web app at brandscreen.com; Capterra also lists Android and iPhone access.
• Data sources: USPTO trademarks, five domain extensions, entities in five US states and social handles.
• Export: PDF export of reports and a dashboard for saved reports, according to directories.
• Alerts: Email notifications for Protect monitoring; no public API listed.

BrandScreen Tutorials

A first screening takes only a few minutes from sign-up to report.

1. Create a free account at brandscreen.com; no card is needed for the free plan.
2. Type the name you want to check and run a screening.
3. Read the Brand Score and open each section: trademarks, domains, entities, social handles and search competition.
4. Use the AI Name Generator for alternatives if the score is low, then screen your favourites.
5. Upgrade to Protect if you want weekly monitoring and a claimed brand page for your final name.

How We Rated It

Summary

BrandScreen suits founders, entrepreneurs and investors who want a fast first check on whether a name is safe to build on. Its biggest limitation is scope: it covers US trademarks and five states, and it does not replace advice from a trademark attorney. The free plan is generous enough to test a full shortlist. We suggest screening several candidates for free, then paying for Protect only once you have settled on a final name.