Proof of Usefulness Report

iGMS

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+541
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

iGMS is a verified, established market leader in the vacation rental software space, managing over 176,000 listings globally with significant revenue ($10M+ estimated). However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring outdated data (claiming 4,000 listings vs actual ~176k), hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), and lazy descriptions ('everyone'). While the project's real-world utility and traction are exceptional, the score is penalized by the lack of verifiable evidence provided within the submission itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+84
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+75
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+592.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+541

Project Details

Project URL
Description
AirGMS is an all-in-one cloud base vacation rental management software for professional hosts and property management companies with multiple listings that allows users to control bookings and alterations, guest communications, as well as automate day-to-day operations.\n\nAirGMS vacation rental software launched in 2015 and now helps customers from over 49 countries oversee the management of almost 4000 Airbnb property listings across the globe.\n\nAfter starting out as a small property management business in Vancouver we found that the entire sector had a huge need for organizational tools, so we decided to develop our own solution. Being Airbnb hosts ourselves we know exactly the problems which other hosts and property managers are likely to face. Having 15 years experience in IT and software development we took the liberty to create a product that integrates seamlessly with Airbnb to help Airbnb hosts all over the world.

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