Proof of Usefulness Report

SaaS Alerts

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+577
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

SaaS Alerts is a high-value, verified B2B cybersecurity platform recently acquired by Kaseya (Oct 2024), validating significant market traction and utility. However, the project submission itself provided extremely poor, vague, and inaccurate data (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' have used it). While the real-world success of the entity warrants a high score (likely 700+), the low-effort submission quality and false claims in the form necessitated substantial penalties to the Quality Factors for Traction, Reach, and Response Quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+85.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+646.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+577

Project Details

Project URL
Description
SaaS Monitoring, sold through the MSP channel for the MSP to add enhanced security at an affordable price point.

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