Software prototype: why see a demo before you pay for the build

A software prototype is a clickable version of your future app with the main screens and workflow, built on your real example. It lets you and your team see how the system will work before you pay for the build. With us it is ready in five working days and it is free.

Why start with a prototype?

In traditional software projects a long specification comes first and you only see the system after several months. Then it often turns out something doesn’t fit: the team works differently, a step is missing or a screen is too complicated. Changes at that point are expensive. A prototype surfaces these issues in the first week, while a change still costs nothing.

What is the difference between a prototype and an MVP?

• A prototype shows what the app will look like and how you move through it. It is for making a decision and agreeing a price. The data is sample data, not your real database.
• An MVP (minimum viable product) is the first real version of the app that the team uses every day, with real data, users and security. It covers only what matters most, and the rest is added later.

For smaller businesses the MVP is often the final solution: a simple single-process app that costs up to €5,000 and is ready in two to four weeks.

What do you get in five days?

1. Day 1: a call about your business and mapping the process you want to fix.
2. Day 2: a sketch of the screens and workflow.
3. Day 3: a clickable prototype built on your examples.
4. Day 4: you and your team try it and tell us what to change.
5. Day 5: a demo, a build plan and a fixed price.

Why is the prototype free?

Because we want to show you what we can do before you commit to anything. If the prototype shows that a ready-made tool is the better choice, we will tell you. If you go ahead with the build, the prototype becomes the foundation of the project, so nothing is done twice.

Who benefits most from a prototype?

Owners who have a clear problem but not a clear picture of the solution. For example: “we track work orders in three spreadsheets and nobody knows what is open” or “we write quotes by hand and lose two days a week”. A prototype turns that problem into concrete screens the team can react to. The same goes for AI features, because on real documents you immediately see how well they work.

How do you request a prototype?

Send a short request and describe the process that takes you the most time. We reply within one business day and set up a 20 to 30 minute call. For typical build prices after the prototype, read how much custom software costs.