Proof of Usefulness Report

Better Stack

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+582
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Better Stack is a highly successful, verified Series A observability platform with over 200,000 developer users and 4,000+ business customers, including major enterprises like Time Magazine and Salesforce. Despite the submission's extremely low quality (missing data, vague claims like 'most people', and lack of technical detail), external verification confirms strong market traction, profitability, and $28M+ in venture funding. The score reflects the high real-world utility and traction of the actual product, significantly penalized by the lack of effort in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+66
Audience Reach Impact+59
Technical Innovation+59
Evidence Of Traction+64
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+626
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+582

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Better Stackis in the IT Operations Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Administrative
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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