For founders who want to test an idea before building it

Clickable Prototype

We turn your idea into a clickable prototype of your app or website in Figma. You and your first users can tap through it, so you find out what works and what to change before you pay for development.

Overview

A clickable prototype of your app or website, before any code is written

A clickable prototype looks and feels like the finished product, with no code behind it. People go through the main journeys, you see where they hesitate, and changing your mind costs an afternoon in Figma, not a sprint.

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  • Your branding, real text and the key screens designed in Figma for phone, tablet or desktop.

  • We link the screens into a flow that runs in a browser or on a phone, and run it past a few of your target users.

  • Notes from the tests, a revised flow and files your developers can price and build from.

Scope

What’s included in a clickable prototype

From the first sketch to a file your developers can build from. Scope and price are agreed up front.

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Understand

  • Workshop on your idea, your users and your goals
  • The main user journeys mapped out
  • A look at similar apps and competitors
  • Wireframes to agree the structure

Design

  • UI design of the key screens in Figma
  • Your logo, colors and fonts, or a new style
  • Clickable flows for phone, tablet and desktop
  • Reusable components for the build

Test and hand over

  • Test sessions with a few target users
  • Changes based on where they got stuck
  • Developer-ready files and specs
  • Access to the Figma project, yours to keep

Recognition

Recognized by the industry

Independent awards and client reviews, not just our own word.

5.0
Average rating on TechBehemoths & Clutch
30+
clients across the globe
7+
years of building digital products

Some of the companies we work with

Why Softclaire

It’s the cheapest place to be wrong.

Every product has a few wrong guesses in it. Finding them on a prototype costs hours. Finding them in a finished app costs a sprint, or a relaunch.

Tell us about your idea
  • See it before you pay for it

    You tap through the whole idea before any code exists, so there are no surprises when development starts.

  • Show investors something real

    A prototype in the pitch makes the idea concrete. In two minutes it says more than a slide deck can.

  • Fewer change rounds later

    Developers build from screens that were already tested, so the scope is firmer and the estimate more reliable.

  • The files are yours

    You get access to the Figma project and every asset, and any developer can build from it.

What we build

What we can prototype

Apps and websites of almost any kind. These are the ones we are asked for most.

  • Mobile apps

    Onboarding, home screen and the main actions, laid out for iPhone and Android.

  • Web apps and dashboards

    Data-heavy screens, filters and reports that need to feel right before they are built.

  • Online stores

    Product pages, cart and checkout, so you can watch where buyers drop out.

  • Admin panels and internal tools

    The back-office screens your team will use all day, tried by the people who will use them.

  • Websites and landing pages

    Page structure and message tested before the design is polished and the site is built.

  • Redesign of an existing product

    Proposed changes to a live app or site, tried out before your developers touch the code.

Process

How a clickable prototype project runs

Short steps, and something to tap through within the first weeks.

  1. Workshop

    We learn about your users and goals and agree the journeys the prototype has to cover.

  2. Wireframes

    Rough black-and-white screens, so we agree the structure before anyone talks about colors.

  3. Design and link

    We design the screens in Figma and connect them, so you can tap through on your phone or in a browser.

  4. Test and hand over

    We try it with real people, fix what they stumbled on and give you the files, ready for development.

Technology

Tools behind our prototypes

Figma for the design and the clicking. Simple, shareable and easy for anyone on your side to open.

  • Design

    • Figma
    • FigJam
  • Interactive flows

    • Figma prototypes
    • shared by link
  • Testing

    • Video-call sessions
    • screen recordings
    • short surveys
  • Handover

    • Figma Dev Mode
    • component specs
    • exported assets
  • When you build it

    • React Native
    • React
    • Next.js

Engagement models

Ways to work with us on your prototype

Get a prototype at a fixed price, refine it with real users and have us at hand when it goes into development. You always talk to the people who design it.

  • Fixed-price prototype

    Most common

    One key flow or the whole app, designed and clickable, in phases with fixed prices.

    Get a quote
    • Phase one: the most important flow
    • Scope, timeline and price agreed up front
    • Files yours to keep

    Best for checking an idea or preparing an investor demo.

  • Test-and-refine rounds

    Iterative

    Rounds of user tests and changes, until the prototype answers the questions you have.

    Get a quote
    • Tests with your target users
    • Findings turned into changes each round
    • Stop whenever the answers are clear

    Best before you commit to development.

  • Handover and design support

    Into development

    Developer-ready files, a walkthrough and answers during the build, so nothing gets lost in handover.

    Get a quote
    • Developer-ready files and specs
    • Answers and reviews during the build
    • Development with us, if you want it

    Best once you know you will build.

Not sure which fits? Let’s talk

Testimonials

What our clients say

Reviews from founders and teams we have built products with, also published on Clutch and TechBehemoths.

  • TechBehemoths

    Softclaire is development company unlike (many) others. Friendly and flexible, good with deadlines and trustworthy. Experts in multiple fields. We are very happy to work with them as development partner. Very much recommended!

    Arno Bakker Co-owner at Mediascape
  • TechBehemoths

    We have been working with Softclaire for almost 2 years now, on our main product - an online gaming website, play-games.com. Being in the web games niche, things change fast so we need to adapt on the go - and we can trust them with this. They are easy to work with, proactive, and manage work flow very well. We value their transparency and their perseverance in every task they undertake.

    Stefan Naghi Co-founder at FIRST PIXEL SRL
  • TechBehemoths

    We approached Softclaire with nothing more than an idea and a few initial mockups for our SaaS product. Their team stepped in guiding us through strategic planning, development and devops. We are still working with them for ongoing maintenance and feature updates. If you're looking for a reliable, long-term technical partner, I highly recommend them.

    Alexandru Mihalache
  • Clutch

    Within 6 months of our app launch we have gained 750 users. We have had a huge boost in traffic on the platform since launch and have multiple 5 star ratings on the App Store. We have also had comments from other software developers commenting on how brilliant the app is structured.

    Nassouh Kabbani CFO at Pocketask Inc.
  • Clutch

    The team delivered everything on time and provided a mind map to showcase the progress. Overall, they were very flexible and committed to meeting expectations.

    Mihai Brebu Director at Puapi
  • TechBehemoths

    We had an idea for a tech startup in the medical niche, but we lacked the expertise to design and develop a product of this scale. Thankfully we found an amazing team that guided us through the process every step of the way.

    Aron Dumitrache Medtech Innovator
  • TechBehemoths

    A few months ago, I contacted them for a custom Perfex CRM module and the e-Invoice module. Their work is of exceptional quality, and I am extremely satisfied with both the quality and the budget. I highly recommend Softclaire to all businesses and investors!

    Mirela Marin
  • TechBehemoths

    Softclaire created a beautiful, functional website for us, exactly as we instructed.

    Paul Radovan CEO at Print Services

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

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What is a clickable prototype?
A set of designed screens linked together, so you can tap through them like a real app or website, with no working back-end behind them. It’s made for testing ideas and layouts, not for launching.
How much does a clickable prototype cost?
It depends on the number of screens and flows. One journey is a small job, a full app with an admin area is a bigger one. After a short call we give you a fixed price before work starts.
How long does it take to make one?
A single flow can be ready in a week or two. A prototype of a full app usually takes a few weeks, including a round of testing with users.
What is the difference between a prototype and an MVP?
A prototype only looks and feels like the product, and nothing really works behind it. The first working version, built with real code, is MVP development: people can sign up, use it and pay. The prototype comes first and costs a fraction as much, so you fix the flow before you build it.
Can you build the app from the prototype?
Yes. Because the screens have already been tested, the build estimate is firmer. The files are yours, so you can also take them to another team.
Which tool do you use?
Figma. You get a link to the project and can comment on the screens as we go.
Can you redesign an app that is already live?
Yes. We can prototype the changes to an existing app or website before your developers touch the code. For a full redesign of a live product, see our UX/UI design service.

Let’s prototype your idea

Tell us what you want to build. We reply with the next steps.

Or email us at contact [at] softclaire.com