Proof of Usefulness Report

Rocket.Chat

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+692
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Rocket.Chat is a highly established, commercial open-source communication platform with verified global adoption (12M+ users) and significant funding (~$37M). While the submission form fields were populated with low-effort responses (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), the project's fundamental utility, security compliance (GDPR/HIPAA), and market position are exceptional. The score reflects the project's 'Unicorn' tier status, adjusted downward slightly for the poor quality of the specific form responses.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+184.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+869
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+695

Project Details

Project URL
rocket.chat
Description
Rocket.Chat is an enterprise communication hub that offers numerous solutions: Omnichannel Customer Experience, Team Collaboration, and DevOps. Companies can control their communication and user data with a GDPR/HIPAA/CCPA compliant tool. Workspaces can be self-managed or hosted in Rocket.Chat’s cloud. The main benefit is to centralize organizational communication and boost productivity by bringing messages, video calls, file sharing, and all team communication into one place. A reliable open source communication platform for the enterprise world, trusted by 12 Million users in 150 countries for high-private team chatting and collaboration. \n\nBuilt-in JavaScript, using the Meteor full-stack framework, the tool offers omnichannel customer engagement through LiveChat widget and integrations with Whatsapp, Twilio, Messenger, SMS, Emails, among others. Team collaboration can be improved by chat messaging, video conferences, audio messages, file sharing, threads, discussion groups, direct or group messages, real-time translation, audit messaging panel, and custom user permissions. DevOps can be accelerated with native integrations offered in Rocket.Chat`s marketplace, real-time LDAP, webhooks, and powerful APIs. \n

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