Proof of Usefulness Report

CardFlight

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+673
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

CardFlight is a well-established fintech company (launched 2013) with significant market penetration (100,000+ merchants) and strong industry partnerships (10 of top 30 acquirers). The project demonstrates high Real-World Utility and Evidence of Traction. However, the submission quality was poor, with vague placeholder text in key fields ('everyone', 'most people have used my product'), which negatively impacted the Response Quality score and prevented a higher Quality Factor (Qi) in the Traction category despite strong verifyable claims in the description.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+153
Technical Innovation+73
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+7
Subtotal+731
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+673

Project Details

Project URL
cardflight.com
Description
CardFlight is committed to making payment acceptance easy for business owners. SwipeSimple, our signature product, is used by more than 100,000 small business across the US. \n\nTen of the top 30 merchant acquirers in the US recommend SwipeSimple because the products easy for businesses to use.\n\nCardFlight takes pride in building SaaS solutions that are ahead of the curve in technology, reliability, and user experience. Delivering simple payment solutions and quick response to industry shifts, has made us one of the fastest growing companies in America. \n\nTo learn more about our company and team, visit our website.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing, Web Development, Saas
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