Proof of Usefulness Report

Act!

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+541
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Act! is a widely recognized, legacy CRM solution established in 1987, verifying significant real-world utility and historical traction. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('audience reach: everyone'), vague technical details ('Computer Software'), and confusing revenue figures. While the project's external reality warrants a high score (exceeding the calibration baseline of HackerNoon due to larger revenue and team size), the score is dampened by the lack of specific evidence provided in the submission and the declining market relevance of the legacy platform.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+98.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+170.0
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+588
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+541

Project Details

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Description
We're with you every step of the way. At Act!, your success is our priority, and we’re here to help make it happen. Unlike other CRMs that leave you to figure things out on your own, we provide personalized assistance from day one. You'll have a dedicated Account Manager (a real human, not a chatbot!) and free onboarding with your subscription by a team of experts ready to get you up and running fast.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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