Proof of Usefulness Report

Tabnine

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+402
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Tabnine is a verified market leader in AI coding assistance with significant revenue (~$27M estimated) and a user base exceeding 1 million developers, validating high real-world utility and innovation. However, the specific project submission provided was of extremely low quality, containing empty data fields and hyperbolic, unsupported claims (e.g., 'everyone', 'most people have used my product'). This disparity between the verifiable success of the entity and the poor submission quality resulted in substantial penalties to the Traction and Response Quality metrics, keeping the score in the 'Comparable Scale' range rather than the higher tier it might otherwise merit.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+118.75
Audience Reach Impact+90.00
Technical Innovation+67.50
Evidence Of Traction+59.38
Market Timing Relevance+47.50
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+385.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+402

Project Details

Project URL
tabnine.com
Description
Tabnine is a developer of an AI-powered platform designed to autocomplete lines of code based on programs and context. The company's platform offers reliable code predictions based on learned code patterns, analyzes code snippets, and reveals new and efficient ways to leverage open-source code. It autocompletes lines of code within a developer IDE and features an AI chat agent that supports code explanation and automatic generation of code, tests, and documentation based on plain language prompts, enabling clients to code seamlessly while minimizing errors.

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