Proof of Usefulness Report

Shoption

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+695
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Shoption is a legitimate, high-traction B2B irrigation marketplace in India with significant verified revenue (~$8.7M/year) and user base (1M+ farmers, 120k+ dealers), significantly outperforming the user's poor submission quality. While the user claimed 'everyone' as the audience and provided negligible evidence, external verification confirms it is a market leader in its niche with VC backing. The low 'Response Quality' score penalizes the lazy submission, but the high 'Real-World Utility' and 'Traction' scores reflect the project's actual substantial scale and impact.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+153.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+230.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+3.75
Subtotal+786.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+695

Project Details

Project URL
shoption.in
Description
Shoption - World's first irrigation e-commerce platform. We offer a comprehensive, full-stack, multi-brand digital sourcing experience combined with innovative features such as AI-enabled patented local consumption-based inventory forecasting, digital unsecured credit assistance, local consumer mapping, and effective shop management tools. Our goal is to empower thousands of Agri shop owners by streamlining their operations, allowing them to focus more on their customers. At Shoption, we proudly provide #EverythingForFarming, with a vast selection of over 200,000 products including water pumps, pipes, starters, ropes, capacitors, tools, and more from 200+ renowned brands. All these offerings are conveniently accessible under a single digital roof, with user-friendly order placement and tracking facilities. Additionally, we provide digital credit facilities for up to 2 months*, offering flexibility and support to our valued customers. Join Shoption today and experience the future of irrigation product sourcing, simplified and enhanced through cutting-edge technology and exceptional service.

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