Proofs of concept
A fast technical test that shows whether an AI idea works with your real data, before you invest more.
Engineering · MVP & POC Development
MVP development that puts your idea in front of real users in weeks
Need a quick proof of concept to test an AI idea, or a launch-ready MVP? We build the smallest version that proves value, then help you grow it.
- Live MVP
- 4–8 weeks
- Starts from
- $5k
- Ownership
- 100% yours
From idea to launchA TYPICAL 5-WEEK MVP
Week 0Idea and scope
Week 1Clickable prototype
Week 3First real users
Week 5Live MVP
Real users, weeks not months
What changes
What changes when you start small and ship fast
The usual way
Months of planning before anyone sees a working product.
With Softpers
A clickable prototype in week one and real users within weeks.
The usual way
Agency quotes that eat your budget before launch.
With Softpers
A fixed-price first phase and an MVP focused on what matters.
The usual way
Nobody knows if the AI idea will actually work.
With Softpers
A proof of concept answers that question in days.
What we build
From a quick test to a product people pay for
One senior team covers design, code and cloud, so nothing gets lost between handoffs.
Clickable prototypes
Realistic screens you can show investors and customers before a line of code is written.
Launch-ready MVPs
The core features plus login, payments and analytics, ready for your first paying users.
AI built in from day one
Chat, smart search, summaries or automation designed into the product, not bolted on later.
Investor and demo builds
Polished versions for fundraising, pilots and sales conversations.
A plan for what's next
A clear roadmap for version two, based on what real users actually do.
How it works
How we take you from idea to launch
- 1
Discovery call
Tell us your idea and who it's for. Estimate within 24 hours.
Free · 30 min - 2
Scope & prototype
We agree the must-have features and give you a clickable prototype.
1–2 weeks - 3
Build sprints
We build in short sprints, with a working demo you can click every week.
3–6 weeks - 4
Launch
We go live in your cloud account with analytics switched on.
About 1 week - 5
30-day warranty
We fix anything that comes up and help you plan version two.
30 days
Client result · CalendarsCloud
A working MVP in 5 weeks, after two other agencies
CalendarsCloud had already tried two agencies without a product to show for it. We scoped tightly, demoed every week and shipped a working MVP in five weeks.
5 wksfrom first call to a live MVPCalendarsCloud
~1/3of the competing quotes they receivedCost
100%of the code owned by the clientNo lock-in
Your numbers
What does a slow launch cost you?
Every month before launch spends runway without learning from real users. Move the sliders to see yours.
26weeks before your first real user
$120,000spent before anyone uses the product
Most of our MVPs go live in 4–8 weeks. On your free call we'll scope what a first version of your idea would take.
What you get
- A clickable prototype to test with users early
- A production MVP with login, payments and analytics
- AI features designed into the core of the product
- Hosting set up in your own cloud account
- Handover docs and a version-two roadmap
- 30-day warranty and 100% code ownership
Built with
A stack built to grow with you
Modern, widely used tools, so you can hire for it later and scale without a rewrite.
Next.jsReactDjangoFastAPISupabasePostgresVercelAWS
Who it's for
Founders and teams testing something new
Startup founders, innovation teams inside established companies, and businesses turning an internal tool into a product.
Startup foundersSaaSFinTechHealthTechMarketplacesInternal tools
FAQ
MVP and POC questions, answered
What's the difference between a POC and an MVP?
A proof of concept (POC) is a quick technical test that answers "can this work?". A minimum viable product (MVP) is a real, usable product with just enough features for your first customers.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
Most MVPs go live in 4–8 weeks. A proof of concept usually takes 1–2 weeks. You see a clickable prototype in the first week or two.
How much does MVP development cost?
Projects start from $5k. You get an estimate within 24 hours of your discovery call, and every project begins with a fixed-price first phase.
What if our idea doesn't work?
That's exactly what a proof of concept is for. We'll tell you honestly what we find, even if the answer is "don't build this yet".
Do we own the code?
Yes. The code, designs, accounts and documentation are all yours. Another team could take it over without a rewrite.
Can you keep building after launch?
Yes. Many clients keep working with us as a dedicated team or on a care plan as the product grows.
Keep exploring
Services that pair well with an MVP
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Digital Transformation StrategyDiscovery WorkshopsHands-on sessions to find and shape your best ideas before you build.Explore Discovery Workshops →
Ready to see your idea working?
Book a free 30-minute call. Tell us the idea, and we'll tell you honestly what a first version would take.
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