Proof of Usefulness Report

BugBase

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+236
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

BugBase is a legitimate, verifiable seed-stage cybersecurity startup in India with approx. $533K in funding and clients like boAt and ImpactGuru. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and vague descriptions. While the project has real-world utility and verified traction (approx. $50k annual revenue), the lazy and inaccurate submission heavily penalizes the quality factors. The score reflects a promising early-stage company (200-300 range) dragged down by a substandard application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+22
Evidence Of Traction+62
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+262
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+236

Project Details

Project URL
Description
BugBaseis in the Software Testing Tools Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
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