There is no responsible universal price for “develop my invention.” A simple mechanical accessory and a connected electronic product require different work. Compare the scope behind the quote before comparing its total.
Break the work into stages
| Stage | Useful output | Main cost drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Concept | Problem, user, features, concept images and assumptions | Complexity and number of directions explored |
| Functional prototype | A sample or test rig answering agreed questions | Mechanism, electronics, materials, custom parts and iterations |
| Production engineering | Detailed design and production requirements | Tolerances, reliability, assembly and compliance needs |
| Tooling and pilot | Production tools and trial units | Process, cavities, part size, material and revision risk |
| Launch | Inventory and route-to-market execution | Order size, freight, testing, packaging, fees, returns and acquisition costs |
A prototype price is not a launch budget
Ask whether the quote includes bought-in parts, electronics development, revisions, testing, shipping and editable files. Ask which deliverables remain after the prototype. A low starting price can be fair when its limits are clear; it becomes difficult to compare when later costs are left undefined.
Model the route before committing to inventory
Licensing, selling yourself and selling with a development partner have different cash requirements. A direct-to-consumer model needs assumptions for selling price, product cost, freight, duties where applicable, platform/payment fees, marketing, returns and customer service. A licensing model needs an explicit royalty basis, not just a percentage without context.
OddityOps prepares illustrative revenue routes using reviewed assumptions. Changing the advertising cost or return rate can change the result dramatically. A spreadsheet is a scenario, not evidence of demand or a promised return.
Our starting scope
OddityOps offers complimentary concept visuals, presentation materials and a revenue model before you decide on paid development. Prototype work, tooling, manufacturing and any go-to-market services need their own agreed scope and price. The purpose is to make the next decision clearer, not hide the total project behind the word “free.”
Questions to put beside every quote
- What exactly will I receive and in which file/sample formats?
- Which uncertainty will this stage answer?
- How many revisions and tests are included?
- Who owns the work, and what usage rights do I receive?
- Which costs are excluded, and what happens if the test fails?
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