Proof of Usefulness Report

developerDB

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+59
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

developerDB is a verifiable, functioning B2B SaaS tool for tech recruiting, active since 2018 with visible pricing models and testimonials from major companies (e.g., Uber). However, the Proof of Usefulness score is heavily impacted by the poor quality of the submission data, which included hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and missing metrics. While the tool demonstrates real-world utility and niche traction in the recruiting industry, it lacks the broad reach or verifiable growth data to score higher in this evaluation framework.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Real World Utility Quality+1
Audience Reach Impact+40
Audience Reach Impact Quality+1
Technical Innovation+50
Technical Innovation Quality+1
Evidence Of Traction+50
Evidence Of Traction Quality+1
Market Timing Relevance+50
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+20
Response Quality Quality+0
Subtotal+53
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Companies cannot scale tech hiring without additional recruiters. Recruiting tools uses AI to make recruiters more efficient but focus on legacy issues. developerDB makes recruiting more effective with a lead generation for recruiting solution that focuses on the recruiting and not the recruiter.
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