Proof of Usefulness Report

Kubecost

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+674
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Kubecost is a verified, high-utility enterprise project recently acquired by IBM, establishing it as a market leader in FinOps. However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality (incorrect 'everyone' audience claim, lazy 'marketcap: null' data, and lack of supporting evidence). The high score reflects the verifiable reality of the project's success and scale, adjusted downward for the poor quality of the submission data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+128
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+734
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+674

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Real-time cost visibility and insights for teams using Kubernetes, helping continuously reduce cloud costs.

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