If you’ve been thinking about developing a product and asked yourself how much money you can budget to test the theory behind the product, then you’re in the right spot. In this long-form guide, we will discuss the average cost of a software proof of concept (POC) for 2026, why that number is significant, what drives the cost of a software POC up or down, and how to create a POC to give yourself clear answers and not waste time and money on it.
This guide will be more of a practical, step-by-step roadmap than a technical whitepaper full of jargon. Additionally, you’ll be able to see real-life examples of what a software POC looks like and the tables and sources we’ll provide to help you have informed conversations regarding budgets with your team or developer.
