Proof of Usefulness Report

Printpal.io

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While external verification confirms 'Printpal.io' (operating as PrintPal/PrintWatch) is a legitimate business with significant traction (~100k users as of Dec 2025) and valuable AI tools for 3D printing, the submission itself is of extremely low quality. The user made clearly false claims regarding reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people'), and failed to provide any concrete metrics. Consequently, despite the project's real-world success and strong market timing, the score is heavily penalized by low Quality Factors (Qi) due to the lack of credible evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.3
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.3
Subtotal+56.1
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+62

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Printpal.io is an AI-software business in the 3D Printing industry focused on improving efficiency with their defect detection, anomaly detection, and preventative maintenance solutions

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