Proof of Usefulness Report

Cedalo

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+412
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Cedalo is the commercial entity behind Eclipse Mosquitto, the world's most popular open-source MQTT broker (500M+ Docker pulls). While the project has immense real-world utility and global reach in the IoT sector, the submission itself contained significant inaccuracies (claiming 125 employees vs. actual ~15; claiming 'marketcap: 500000' vs. actual seed funding of ~$3.4M). The score reflects the high value and massive adoption of the underlying technology, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+123.5
Audience Reach Impact+91.2
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+72.0
Market Timing Relevance+34.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+370.7
Usefulness Multiplierx1.11
Final Score+412

Project Details

Project URL
cedalo.com
Description
Cedalo provides the Cedalo MQTT Platform, a robust solution for managing IoT systems that combines the Pro Mosquitto MQTT Broker with a user-friendly Management Center. Pro Edition for Eclipse Mosquitto™ Trusted for reliability and scalability, the pro version of the world’s #1 MQTT broker - Mosquitto, delivers high availability, advanced monitoring, enhanced security, and seamless integrations, making it ideal for IoT projects of any size. Management Center for Mosquitto With an intuitive web UI, the Management Center lets you easily configure, monitor, and manage multiple brokers and clusters. It features a built-in MQTT Client for direct broker interaction. Why Choose Cedalo? Cedalo MQTT Platform simplifies multi-broker management, ensures data security, and supports scalable growth for IoT success. Founded in 2017, Cedalo is headquartered in Germany and has offices in Freiburg, Munich, and Bonn.

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