Proof of Usefulness Report

iText Software

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+676
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

iText is a widely recognized, industry-standard PDF generation library with massive enterprise adoption and a verifiable history of success, including a strategic acquisition by Apryse in 2022. While the project's real-world utility and traction are exceptional (used by Fortune 500s and millions of developers), the submission itself was low-quality, relying on hyperbole ('everyone') and missing specific revenue metrics. The score reflects the immense proven value of the software, heavily penalized by the lack of specific evidence provided in the submission input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+9.50
Technical Innovation+13.50
Evidence Of Traction+11.88
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+67.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.00
Final Score+676

Project Details

Project URL
itextpdf.com
Description
iText is a global leader in innovative award-winning PDF software. It is used by millions of users - both open source and commercial - around the world to create digital documents for a variety of purposes: invoices, credit card statements, mobile boarding passes, legal archiving and more. \n\niText works and works well. Our customers choose iText because of our world-class quality of software, and our reliable mature, proven technology in the iText code library iText 7 Suite. We are recognized as a global thought leader and innovator in PDF solutions and functionalities. As an open source code library, iText PDF can be embedded into the document solution workflows of various industries and their applications.\n\nOur diverse customer base includes many of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as small companies and government agencies. We strongly believe in the value of open source software. Our core library, iText 7, is available under the AGPL license. We also offer commercial licensing.

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