Proof of Usefulness Report

Octana

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+48
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Octana' refers to a legitimate B2B SaaS tool (octana.io) that provides low-code solutions for the Contentful Headless CMS. External search verifies the company exists and raised seed funding (~$887K NZD) in 2022. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic false claims (Reach: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people') and nonsense data for revenue. While the underlying technology has genuine utility for a niche market, the submission fails to provide verifiable metrics, resulting in a low score consistent with minimal verifiable traction relative to the global market.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+7.50
Evidence Of Traction+10.00
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+45.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+48

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Octanais in the Software Libraries 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