Proof of Usefulness Report

Metabase

Analysis completed on 1/6/2026

+727
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Metabase is a premier open-source business intelligence platform with established market dominance and massive utility. The project solves a critical problem by democratizing data access for non-technical teams. However, the submission itself was of very low quality, utilizing hyperbole ('most people have used my product') and lacking specific verifiable metrics. Despite the poor submission effort, the project's objective success, wide adoption, and technical robustness warrant a high score, placed in the upper echelon of established technology projects.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+170
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+807
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+726

Project Details

Project URL
metabase.com
Description
Metabase is an open-source business intelligence and data visualization platform that allows users to easily analyze and visualize their data. With a focus on simplicity and ease of use, Metabase enables users to create dashboards, generate reports, and explore data without requiring extensive technical expertise. The platform supports a wide range of data sources and provides tools for querying and visualizing data in a user-friendly interface. Metabase is designed to help organizations make data-driven decisions by providing insights and analytics in an accessible manner.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics, Business Intelligence, Opensource
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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