Proof of Usefulness Report

Mistho

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+49
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Mistho is a verifiable, VC-backed Open Payroll API provider (raised ~€3M in 2022), demonstrating genuine real-world utility and market relevance. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and lacking concrete data. The evaluation credits the verifiable existence and funding of the project but applies heavy penalties for the lack of credible evidence and professionalism in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+5.6
Functional Completeness+0.3
Subtotal+46.9
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+49

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Misthois in the HRTech Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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