Proof of Usefulness Report

Appian

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+707
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Appian is a publicly traded, established enterprise automation platform (NASDAQ: APPN) with significant market presence, fitting the 'Much larger scale' calibration tier. However, the submission itself is low-quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone') and imprecise financial data ('marketcap: 750000000', which differs from actuals). The high score reflects the verified reality of the Appian platform, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the specific evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+768.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+707

Project Details

Project URL
appian.com
Description
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences.

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