Proof of Usefulness Report

Rowy

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+368
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Rowy (submitted as SwiftWing) is a legitimate, high-utility open-source project (YC S21) that transforms Firestore into a spreadsheet-like UI. While the project itself has significant traction (~6.8k GitHub stars, $3M+ funding) and solves a genuine developer pain point, the submission quality is extremely poor. Claims like 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' are hyperbolic and false, necessitating heavy penalties in Reach, Traction, and Response Quality metrics. The score reflects the strong underlying technology and verifiable market presence, adjusted downward for the lack of professional detail and accuracy in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+90.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+497.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.74
Final Score+368

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Rowy is a low-code backend platform for building database in spreadsheet UI, building AI workflows and backend automation in a scaleable manner. Start like no-code, code anytime. Open-source

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