Proof of Usefulness Report

Centage

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+505
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Centage is a well-established FP&A software provider (founded 2001) with significant verified traction ($25M+ funding, thousands of users), contrasting sharply with the low-quality submission. While the submitter provided vague and exaggerated claims ('audience: everyone', 'marketcap: 17000000'), external verification confirms the product (Planning Maestro) is a high-utility, competitive solution in the mid-market finance sector. The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals, penalized by the lack of credible details in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+70.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+106.25
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+573.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+505

Project Details

Project URL
centage.com
Description
Centage gives CFOs, Controllers, and other FP&A professionals the user-friendly planning, forecasting, and analytics tools they need to run their businesses more effectively and efficiently. Centage’s in-house expert advisors lend a human touch to implementation and ongoing support to align on customer goals, no matter how complicated the challenge. Founded in 2001, Centage has been a reliable name in FP&A software for more than 20 years with the products Budget Maestro, Planning Maestro, and Analytics Maestro. Centage’s leadership team brings ample FP&A experience to the table – some in-house financial experts and advisors have been with the company for over a decade.

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