Genxa builds custom software and IT solutions for MSMEs and SMEs. You get tools made for your workflow, so you can streamline operations and grow with less friction.

Genxa is for MSMEs and SMEs that have real operational problems to fix. If you want a simple, tailored solution, Genxa is built for you.

How do you reduce the risk of custom software?

Genxa starts with a live, working prototype. You see the solution in action first, before you commit.

Why do businesses choose custom software instead of a generic tool?

Custom software fits your process, not the other way around. That means fewer workarounds, less waste, and a better day-to-day fit.

How much does custom software cost for a small business in India?

It depends on the scope of work and the complexity of the features you need. We quote a one-time development cost after understanding your requirements, and the first year of annual maintenance (AMC) is included. The prototype is free, so you see what you are paying for before you commit.

Where does Genxa work?

We are headquartered in Surat, Gujarat, and work with businesses across Gujarat and Maharashtra, including Pune. We also take on projects from clients elsewhere in India and abroad.

What Is a Free Software Prototype, and Why Should You See One Before You Pay?

Amit Devrukhhkar

Oct 19

2 min read

Short answer: a software prototype is a working version of the key screens and steps of your own business process, built so you can click through it and test it before committing to full development. At Genxa the prototype is free, it is shown to you in person, and with a detailed written brief it can be ready within 48 working hours. It lets you check that the developer has understood your business before you spend money.

What the prototype includes

Your real workflow: the main steps of the process you want to fix, such as booking a job, assigning staff or raising an invoice.
Your own fields and terms: the names, columns and options your team already uses.
The key screens: for example the owner dashboard, a manager view and a field-staff screen.
Something you can click: not a slide or a drawing, but working screens you and your team can try.

What it doesn't include

A prototype is not the finished system. It focuses on the core flow, so detailed reports, every edge case, integrations and data migration come later, during full development. That is what keeps it fast and free.

Why see a prototype before you pay

It proves understanding: if the prototype matches how you work, the developer has understood your business.
It catches problems early: changes at prototype stage cost nothing; the same changes after months of development cost a lot.
Your team can try it: the people who will use it daily can say whether it is easier than today's spreadsheet.
It makes the quote accurate: once the scope is visible, pricing becomes clearer.

How to get the most out of a prototype

Write a short brief of how the work flows today, including who does what. A detailed written brief is what makes a 48-working-hour prototype possible.
Bring the people who will use the software to the demo.
Test it with a real example from last week.
List what is missing or wrong, and ask how each item affects scope and cost.

Frequently asked questions

Is the prototype really free?

Yes. Genxa builds and demonstrates the prototype at no cost, before you commit to development.

How fast can I see a prototype?

With a detailed written brief, within 48 working hours.

Can I see working software before I pay for development?

Yes. That is the purpose of the prototype: you see your own process working before deciding.

What happens after I see the prototype?

If it fits, we scope the full system and quote the one-time development cost, then deliver module by module. See what decides the cost.

Is a prototype the same as a demo of ready-made software?

No. A demo shows someone else's product; a prototype is built around your own workflow.

Read more about reducing risk in how to avoid failed software projects.

Genxa is a Surat-based software company building custom software for MSMEs across Gujarat and Maharashtra. Book a free discovery call and see a live prototype before you commit to anything.