Honest Comparison
Rapid Prototype vs Production MVP: What's the Difference?
Not all MVPs are created equal. Here's what you're actually building.
6
Webscension Wins
2
Rapid Prototype Wins
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature
Webscension
Rapid Prototype
Purpose
Launch and get customers
Demo and get feedback
Can Accept Payments
Yes, production-ready
Usually not
Security
Production security
Often has vulnerabilities
Scalability
Ready for users
Will break under load
Code Quality
Maintainable, extendable
Throwaway code
Timeline
2 weeks
Days
Cost
$2,997
$500-1,500
Next Step
Get customers, iterate
Rebuild for production
Why Choose Webscension
- Ready to accept real customers
- Production-grade security
- Code you can build on
- No need to rebuild
- Start generating revenue immediately
- Revenue guarantee
Why Choose Rapid Prototype
- Faster to build
- Lower cost
- Good for investor demos
- Quick feedback loops
- Test concepts cheaply
Which One Is Right for You?
Choose Webscension if:
Founders ready to launch and get customers, or anyone who doesn't want to pay twice (prototype then rebuild).
Choose Rapid Prototype if:
Very early validation, investor pitch demos, or testing multiple concepts quickly.
Our Verdict
Prototypes are for demos; production MVPs are for business. If you just need to show investors a concept, a quick prototype works. But if you want to launch, get customers, and generate revenue, you need a production MVP. Webscension builds production MVPs that you can actually use to run a business.
Ready to Build Your MVP?
Get your MVP built in 2 weeks for $2,997. First paying customer within 90 days, or full refund.