Proof of Usefulness Report

Vegvisits

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+39
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Vegvisits is a functioning niche marketplace connecting vegan travelers with meat-free accommodations, active since 2016 with a relaunch in 2021. While the platform has verified utility (1,000+ listings in 80 countries), the project submission was of low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and irrelevant tags ('space-technology'). User adoption (<10k total users after 8 years) remains minimal compared to the evaluation baseline. The project demonstrates real-world proof of concept but lacks significant scale or rapid growth traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+3.6
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+35.6
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+39

Project Details

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Description
Vegvisits is the ‘Airbnb’ for vegans and vegetarians. It is an online home-sharing platform that connects travelers to vegan and vegetarian locals with accommodations located worldwide. The platform, formally launched at the end of 2021, currently has 1K listings in over 80 countries worldwide and 10K+ users.\n\nThe Vegvisits platform accommodates all types of listings – from retreats, hotels, B\u0026B’s, and entire vacation homes to private and shared rooms in the host’s primary residences. Renting an accommodation with a Vegvisits host eliminates many of the eating problems vegans and vegetarians face while traveling. Guests are provided with useful inside knowledge on the best food in the area, have access to a meat-free kitchen to make their own meals, and can search for accommodations based on their favorite appliances. \n\nAs hosts, in addition to meeting a diverse set of people from around the world and earning extra income, the platform sets their minds at ease - they list their space as either vegan or vegetarian, and are assured that their kitchen and home remain just as they like it.\n\nAlthough hosts must be either vegan/vegetarian to list their accommodations, guests do not have to be as long as they respect the rules and ethos of the community as they travel. The founders created the platform with the goal in mind to be an invaluable resource for those looking to learn more about the vegan/vegetarian lifestyles to do so while staying with local hosts.\n\nWe’ve taken everything we love about Airbnb and made it our own – a site specifically designed for the niche community of vegans and vegetarians, where members are able to benefit from the increased trust and reliability that comes from having shared lifestyles and values. With Vegvisits, it’s less like you are staying with a stranger and more like a good friend that you have just met.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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