Proof of Usefulness Report

VoicePlug

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+52
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

VoicePlug offers a relevant solution (Voice AI for food ordering) addressing genuine industry pain points like labor shortages and efficiency. However, the submission quality is critically low, characterized by unverifiable and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and a lack of concrete traction metrics (revenue, active users). While the technology is promising and the company appears to be a legitimate early-stage entity based on external context, the lack of credible evidence and the exaggerated reach in the submission result in a score reflecting 'Minimal Traction' / 'Red Flags'.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.80
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+49.05
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+52

Project Details

Project URL
Description
\"VOICEplug Order\" enables frictionless voice-based food ordering for restaurants. The product seamlessly integrates with restaurant websites, apps and systems (phone system, drive-through, kiosks etc.) so that they can start voice interactions and transactions with customers. Customers can search items with multiple filters, sort and compare options, place order for multiple items simultaneously with customized options, make payment, track order, provide feedback and more.\n\nSilent Ordering facilitates customers to place orders using natural language conversations, without sound, when in an environment or context that requires them to be silent or keep the conversation private. The user can switch between \"Silent\" and \"Voice\" modes seamlessly as their environment or context changes.\n\n\"VOICEplug Shop\" enables voice shopping for retailers so that their customers can start interacting and transacting with them using natural voice commands. Businesses can plug voice shopping to their e-commerce sites, online shopping apps, phones, call centers, kiosks and other systems, enabling customers to search and shop their products using natural language conversations. \n\nSilent Shopping facilitates customers to search and shop products using natural language conversations, without sound, when in an environment or context that requires them to be silent or keep the conversation private. The user can switch between \"Silent\" and \"Voice\" modes seamlessly as their environment or context changes.

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