The main difference lies in the purpose:
PoC (Proof of Concept) is about proving that an idea can work. It’s quick, technical, & not user-facing. You’re testing feasibility.
But for MVP (Minimum Viable Product), it's a different concept, MVP works like a product with just enough features to solve a core problem for early users. It's built to get real feedback and validate demand.
If you're looking to build an MVP, you're past just proving the idea—you’re putting it in users' hands to test the real-world need.
Bottom line: PoC checks if it’s possible. MVP checks if people want it.
PoC (Proof of Concept) is about proving that an idea can work. It’s quick, technical, & not user-facing. You’re testing feasibility.
But for MVP (Minimum Viable Product), it's a different concept, MVP works like a product with just enough features to solve a core problem for early users. It's built to get real feedback and validate demand.
If you're looking to build an MVP, you're past just proving the idea—you’re putting it in users' hands to test the real-world need.
Bottom line: PoC checks if it’s possible. MVP checks if people want it.