FAQ
Questions, answered
The stuff people actually ask us, in plain language. Tap a question to open it. If your question is not here, the red "Need help?" button in the corner will get you a real person.
How it works
What is Develofi, in one sentence?
We are a small product and development team you can switch on and off like a utility, so you can build software a piece at a time instead of betting everything up front.
Do I need to be technical to work with you?
No. Most of our customers are owners and operators, not developers. We handle the technical side and explain everything in plain language. If we ever have to use a technical word, we explain it right there.
How do I start?
The front door is the free evaluation. Tell us your idea or hand us your website address, and we give you an honest read on whether it is worth building before you spend a dollar.
What if I already have an app or website?
The same free evaluation works on an existing site. It checks speed, accessibility, security basics, and spots where things could be better. From there we can quote fixed-fee improvements or a monthly plan.
Free evaluations
Is the evaluation really free?
Yes. It costs nothing and does not commit you to anything. It is how we show our work instead of asking you to trust a sales pitch.
What does it cover?
Whether people likely want it, what it would take to build, what could bite you, who else is doing something similar, and rules worth knowing about for your industry. Automated checks are a helpful first pass, not legal advice or a certification.
Why do I need to confirm my email to see the full report?
So only you can open it. We send a short code to your email, you type it in, and the report unlocks. There is no password to remember and nothing to set up.
Can I get my report updated later?
Yes. Your reports never expire. You can ask us to refresh any report once a day so it reflects what has changed. Come back when the timing is right, even months later.
Prototypes
Can I skip the report and go straight to a prototype?
No, and that is on purpose. Every prototype is built from an accepted full report, so we are building the right thing instead of guessing. Free evaluation, then the full report, then the $99 prototype, then we advise on next steps with real numbers.
Do I need an invite code to start a prototype?
Yes, for now. Prototype spots are invite only while we keep quality high, so you need a code from us to start one. Some codes also cover the $99. If you don't have one, join the list from the prototype page and we will reach out when a spot opens.
What do I get for $99?
A working prototype you can click, built from your accepted report: one main job, up to five screens, made-up data, and no outside connections. Anything sensitive or regulated is simulated so nothing real is at risk.
Who can see my prototype?
Only people you share the private link with. It is not listed anywhere and search engines are told to skip it. You can also add a passcode or turn sharing off entirely from your account.
How long does a prototype take?
Usually about a day, not counting queue time. The tracker on your account shows exactly which stage it is in and an honest estimate. If it stalls, we see it and step in.
What happens after the prototype?
If you like what you see, we quote fixed-fee work or a monthly plan to turn it into the real thing. If you don't, you got a working look at your idea for less than a nice dinner, and we will tell you what we learned either way.
Money and pricing
How does the monthly plan work?
You pick a size: Light, Standard, or Heavy. Each month your plan gives you a balance, and work draws it down as we go. You always know the number before we spend it.
What happens when my balance runs out?
Work pauses instead of surprising you. You top up when you are ready, and pick up right where you left off. Nothing is lost and nothing is billed without you knowing.
Do unused credits roll over?
Yes, within a window and up to a cap, spelled out clearly on the pricing page before you commit. Ask us if you want a different arrangement.
What if I want to change something mid-build?
Big changes get a short written change order first: what changes, what it costs, and what it moves. No surprise invoices, no scope creep.
Can I get a refund on a prototype?
Yes. If what we hand you isn't useful, tell us within 14 days and we refund what you paid, up to the $99. You get the full two weeks to click around and decide; we know good decisions don't happen on day one (and we'd rather you not watch us work anyway). There is a request button right on each prototype card. Promo codes cap your refund at what you actually paid, so a free build offers a friendly $0 and a thank-you instead.
Sign-in and security
Why don't you use passwords?
Because passwords get reused, stolen, and forgotten. Instead we email you a short, single-use code that expires in a few minutes. It is faster for you and safer for your data.
I got a sign-in link instead of a code. Is that you?
No. We never send sign-in links and we never ask for a password. If an email does either, it is not from us. Don't click it, and let us know.
Is my idea safe with you?
Your reports are tied to your email and unlocked with a fresh code each time. We keep the smallest amount of information we can, and we don't share or sell it. Want something deleted? Email us and we take care of it.
Ownership and your rights
Who owns the work you build for me?
You do. Once you have paid for it, the code and the designs are yours to keep, move, or hand to another team. We do not hold your product hostage.
Will you tell me if my idea is a bad one?
Yes, kindly and clearly. It is the whole point of the free evaluation. We would rather lose a sale now than take your money for something that will not work.
What if I need to pause or stop?
Pause any time. Your balance waits, your reports and prototypes stay available, and there is no exit fee and no hard feelings.
Still have a question?
Email hello@develofi.com, browse the how-to guides, or book a strategy call. A real person reads every message.
