Proof of Usefulness Report

Acho

Analysis completed on 1/4/2026

+88
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Acho is a legitimate, Y Combinator-backed (W20) low-code data platform with verified funding (~$2.35M) and a functional product. However, the submission itself contained hyperbolic and false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and reach ('everyone'), which significantly penalized the Quality Factors. While the technology is robust and solves a genuine B2B problem, the project's actual scale is currently small (Seed stage) compared to the calibration benchmarks, resulting in a score within the 'Minimal traction' range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21
Audience Reach Impact+4
Technical Innovation+11
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+7
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+55
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+61

Project Details

Project URL
Description
https://www.acho.io/\n\nAcho is a low-code app development platform where data can be compiled, engineered, and turned into applications with few codes. \n\nFind us on ProductHunt \n\nhttps://www.producthunt.com/posts/acho-2-0-1
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Mobileappdevelopment, Developer Tools
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline