Proof of Usefulness Report

PlanGuru

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+332
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

PlanGuru is a legitimate, established financial planning and budgeting software (SaaS) with verified external traction, including over 50 reviews on Capterra and estimated annual revenue in the multi-million dollar range (sources like Owler estimate ~$7M, though PitchBook suggests smaller scale). However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing verifiable falsehoods (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as traction), generic descriptions ('Computer Software'), and nonsensical financial metrics ('all time marketcap'). The final score credits the real-world utility and verified existence of the tool but is heavily penalized by the lack of credible data provided in the submission.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+127.5
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+37.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+390
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+332

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our software products provide a business planning solution for a broad population of business owners to engage with their results, ask questions, set assumptions and build integrated financial reports. Based on innovative core technologies, our tools dramatically reduce the complexity, inflexibility and expense associated with traditional business budgeting and forecasting systems. We aim to make our products universal and as deeply-rooted in the workplace as spreadsheets are today. By putting powerful, self-service modeling technology directly into the hands of people who make decisions with data, we seek to accelerate the pace of informed and intelligent decision making process. Whether you want to develop a budget, understand your financials, or value your business, PlanGuru is there to help you unlock powerful insights, quickly and easily.

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