Proof of Usefulness Report

Linx

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+587
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Linx is a dominant player in the Brazilian retail technology sector, providing ERP and POS solutions to over 39,000 customers with a team of 2,800+ employees (historically acquired by StoneCo). While the underlying entity represents a massive, high-utility business (justifying a high baseline score), the submission quality is poor, with lazy claims like 'everyone' for reach and vague traction statements. The score reflects the verified 'Large Scale' status (Calibration: 400-700) penalized heavily by low Quality Factors due to the lack of specific evidence in the input fields.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+114.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+166.25
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+652.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+587

Project Details

Project URL
linx.com.br
Description
With more than 30 years offering management software (ERP and POS), Linx specializes in retail and meets many different market needs. The Company offers specific solutions for gas stations and convenience stores, dealerships, food, fashion and accessories, optical shops, drugstores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, magazines, electronics, home decor, home centers, telephony, perfumery and cosmetics, bookstores and gift shops, retail services, aesthetics and health, vocational education and languages, and spas beauty salons, dry cleaners, among others. With over 2,800 employees at the head office in São Paulo (SP) and in own branches in the cities of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Belo Horizonte (MG), Recife (PE), Porto Alegre (RS), Joinville (SC), Bauru (SP), Cascavel (PR), Bebedouro (SP), Blumenau (SC), Uberlândia (MG), Florianópolis (SC) and Manaus (AM), as well as representatives and franchises in other states, Linx serves today more than 39,000 customers.

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