--- title: "MVP & Proof of Concept Development Services | Softpers" description: "Test your idea with real users in weeks, not months. Softpers builds proofs of concept and MVPs with AI built in, from prototype to launch in 4–8 weeks. Fixed-price first phase, and you own all the code." url: "https://softpers.com/services/mvp-poc" --- 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. Book a free call See how it works - **Live MVP**: 4–8 weeks - **Starts from**: $5k - **Ownership**: 100% yours 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. ### Proofs of concept A fast technical test that shows whether an AI idea works with your real data, before you invest more. ### 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. 1 ### Discovery call Tell us your idea and who it's for. Estimate within 24 hours. Free · 30 min 2. 2 ### Scope & prototype We agree the must-have features and give you a clickable prototype. 1–2 weeks 3. 3 ### Build sprints We build in short sprints, with a working demo you can click every week. 3–6 weeks 4. 4 ### Launch We go live in your cloud account with analytics switched on. About 1 week 5. 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 wks** from first call to a live MVP CalendarsCloud **~1/3** of the competing quotes they received Cost **100%** of the code owned by the client No 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. **26** weeks before your first real user **$120,000** spent 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.js React Django FastAPI Supabase Postgres Vercel AWS 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 founders SaaS FinTech HealthTech Marketplaces Internal 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 [Engineering **Web Apps & SaaS** Complete products with login, payments and hosting, with AI built in. *Explore Web Apps & SaaS →*](https://softpers.com/services/web-apps) [Engineering **UI/UX Design** Clear, simple screens designed around how your users really work. *Explore UI/UX Design →*](https://softpers.com/services/ui-ux-design) [Digital Transformation Strategy **Discovery Workshops** Hands-on sessions to find and shape your best ideas before you build. *Explore Discovery Workshops →*](https://softpers.com/services/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. Book a free call or send us a message