What Articos changed

• Added two new monthly subscription plans: Starter ($79/mo) and Pro ($199/mo).
• Introduced a 14-day free trial with 1,000 credits (about 2 studies).
• Launched "Articos MCP," allowing users to run research inside tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
• Added "Talk to Research," a feature for asking follow-up questions to AI personas after a study is done.
• Added "Live calls" to have voice conversations with AI personas.
• Introduced white-label reporting for Pro users to remove Articos branding.
• Replaced long text descriptions with a comparison table showing how they are cheaper and faster than traditional research firms.

Articos is moving from a simple "per research" price to a subscription model with tiered features. They are also adding new ways to use their AI research, like a tool that works inside ChatGPT and Claude, and the ability to "talk" to their AI personas in real-time.

• Added "Live calls with your audience" to subscription plans (5 calls for Starter, 20 for Pro).

• Introduced a 7-day free trial that includes 2 free researches with no credit card required.

• Launched new monthly pricing tiers: Starter ($47/mo) and Pro ($119/mo), marketed as 40% off.

• Added "Talk to Research," a new feature allowing follow-up questions for specific personas after a study is done.

• Removed long-form testimonials and detailed scientific explanations in favor of a comparison table and FAQ.

• Added white-label reporting as a specific feature for the Pro tier.

• Added a new headline at the top of the page: "Personas interviewed on Articos — 34,729 and counting."

• Updated a testimonial byline to include the full company name "Yventure Brand Strategy Partners" next to the founder's name.

The product is shifting from a purely synthetic (AI) research tool to a hybrid model that includes real human interaction. They have also introduced aggressive "launch pricing" and a free trial to lower the barrier for new users.

The competitor is using social proof to show their AI models are being used at scale. This builds trust in their "synthetic persona" data by showing high volume and market adoption.

• Removed the text "Backed by" from the top of the page.
• Added a link/badge for their Product Hunt product page.

The company is likely launching or promoting a new version of their tool to gain social proof and new users through the Product Hunt community.