Proof of Usefulness Report

Uploadcare

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+538
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Uploadcare is a highly successful, mature B2B SaaS platform (acquired by Tiugo Technologies in 2024) with significant verified traction (10k+ developer teams, including Zapier and Soundcloud). Despite the high real-world utility and reach, the specific submission provided is of very poor quality: it contains lazy data ('most people have used my product'), inconsistent naming ('BlazeGale' vs 'Uploadcare'), and lacks precise financial metrics. The score reflects the strong external reality of the project (high utility/traction) heavily penalized by the low quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+135.0
Technical Innovation+80.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+585
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+538

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Uploadcare is file management platform and a CDN for user-generated content. It is a robust file API for uploading, managing, processing, rendering, optimizing, and delivering users’ content.

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