Proof of Usefulness Report

Homebase

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+685
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Homebase is a widely established, high-traction SaaS platform for hourly work management with verified market significant presence (~$550M valuation, >100k businesses). While the project itself has exceptional utility and reach, the specific submission provided was low-effort with vague claims ('most people', 'everyone'), necessitating external verification to validate the scoring. The high score reflects the objective reality of the business's scale, adjusted downward for submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230
Audience Reach Impact+152
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+774.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.885
Final Score+685

Project Details

Project URL
joinhomebase.com
Description
Homebase makes hourly work easier. We help over 100,000 great restaurants, retailers, and other local businesses manage their teams in less time and with less paperwork through online scheduling, time-tracking, communication, and hiring. We help over 1M hourly employees manage their work in one place so they can make the most of their time.

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