“How much for an app?” is the wrong first question. “What do we need to prove before we scale?” is better—and that is what a Proof of Concept (PoC) answers.
What you pay for in a PoC
- Discovery workshops (remote or on the Sunshine Coast)
- UX wireframes for critical flows
- Working software for core features—not production polish for every edge case
- Test environment and walkthroughs with your team
- Clear recommendation for MVP scope and estimate
Typical timeline
4–8 weeks for most SMB PoCs, depending on integrations and mobile requirements.
What you own
All IP and code from the PoC belong to you. The architecture is intended to extend into an MVP—nothing thrown away if you proceed.
What a PoC is not
- A production launch with full security hardening for thousands of users
- Every feature on the wish list
- Free prototype work without business alignment
Compare stages
See our guide on PoC vs MVP vs MLP and the full process page.
Next step
Ready to scope? Contact us with a short problem description—or use our idea pitcher first.