Proof of Usefulness Report

Activepieces

Analysis completed on 1/4/2026

+141
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Activepieces is a verified Y Combinator (S22) backed open-source business automation platform with significant traction (20k+ GitHub stars, ~100k users), positioning it as a strong alternative to Zapier. Despite the low-quality submission (containing vague and nonsensical claims like 'most people have used my product'), external validation confirms high real-world utility, robust technical implementation (TypeScript), and strong market timing in the low-code/AI automation sector. The score reflects the project's proven value, adjusted for the 'Small but promising' calibration tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+33
Audience Reach Impact+25
Technical Innovation+19
Evidence Of Traction+35
Market Timing Relevance+14
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+128
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+141

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Activepiecesis in the Business Intelligence Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Business Intelligence, Automation, Software Development
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