Proof of Usefulness Report

CityGrows

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+216
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

CityGrows (now ClearForms) is a verifiable B2G success story, having been acquired by ClearGov in 2022. The platform offers high real-world utility by digitizing government permitting and licensing workflows. However, the specific submission provided here is of very low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and lacking verifiable data. While the project itself is legitimate and successful, the score is penalized due to the poor quality of evidence and exaggerated claims in this specific application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21
Audience Reach Impact+4
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+54
Usefulness Multiplierx1.00
Final Score+216

Project Details

Project URL
citygro.ws
Description
CityGrows is the first no-code workflow automation platform built for government. Our transparent, accessible shared SaaS platform helps non-technical government staff build and customize digital services. We're a values-driven company committed to ethical design for government. Governments across the country are digitizing permits, licenses, and online payments and providing 24/7 constituent services with CityGrows. We increase revenue, efficiency, and satisfaction for our partner governments. Our low-cost subscription plans and payment processing fees make us accessible to any size of government, and enable marketing-driven sales. We’re transforming government, one workflow at a time.\n \n\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Automation, Productivity, Cloud Computing
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