the idea computer · two inputs · about two hours

Start your idea up. Get free.

StartIUP turns an idea into a real, working startup prototype. Type an idea name and a short description. The Idea Computer runs for about two hours, on our servers, and delivers a hosted demo, the source files, UX files and a technical build spec. No chat. No prompting. No wasted credits.

69credits
about 2hours
7 daysof free hosting

Preview of the Idea Computer, sped up. Real builds take about two hours.

The build · 60s
The pain
You have an idea.
It lives in a notes app.
Making it real means weeks of learning tools, or weeks of wrestling with prompts.
Need a spark? Pick an example idea. It opens the Idea Computer with the name filled in.
Two doors

Make an idea, or buy one that is already built.

Same account, same credits, same promises. Pick the door that fits where you are today.

Door 1 · Make

Make an idea

Type a name and a short description into the Idea Computer. It builds a working, hosted prototype while you get on with your day.

  • Two inputs. No settings, no chat.
  • About two hours, on our servers
  • Close the tab. We email you when it is done.
  • Hosted demo free for 7 days
Per build69 credits ($69)
Open the Idea Computer
Door 2 · Buy

Buy an idea

Finished apps, each sold with its premium domain as a one-off purchase. See the live demo before you pay.

  • A complete, polished app
  • Premium domain included
  • App files straight after payment
  • Domain transfer code: target 24 hours
One-off, per listingPriced per app
Browse finished apps
How the build works

Six stages. One pipeline. No steering needed.

Each stage hands a finished file to the next. Times are estimates, never promises. The whole run is about two hours.

  1. 1 · BUSINESS THINKING

    about 15 min · kept private

    done
  2. 2 · BRAND AND UX FILES

    about 10 min · ux/, brand files, landing concept

    done
  3. 3 · TECHNICAL BUILD SPEC

    about 40 min · build-spec.md

    done
  4. 4 · BUILDING THE APP

    about 45 min · src/ (often 200+ files)

    done
  5. 5 · DEPLOYING THE DEMO

    about 5 min · hosted demo URL

    done
  6. 6 · PACKAGING THE FILES

    about 5 min · package.zip + next-step prompt

    done

Business thinking stays private. It helps the later stages agree with each other. It is never shown, sold or offered for download, and you never see it on screen or in your files.

What you get

Real files you own from day one.

Everything arrives in one place, and in a done email with the links.

  • 01Hosted demo. A live prototype at its own address, free for 7 days.
  • 02App source files. The full app as one download.
  • 03UX and brand files. Design and landing concept.
  • 04Technical build spec. Ready for Cursor, Lovable, Claude Code or a developer.
  • +Next-step prompt. Takes the prototype to production, round by round.

Honest note. This is a prototype. Small faults, like a missing logo or a rough edge, are normal. Use the build spec and the next-step prompt to take it further. Builds are made by AI, and free demos carry the footer credit "Designed and built by startiup.com".

Example hosted demo address (text only)quiet-inbox.demo.startiup.com

Who it is for

Four kinds of people. Four goals.

These are goals we design for. They are not reviews. There are no customer reviews yet.

Solo dreamer

Working full time or recently laid off. Wants to see an idea made real without learning to code.

GoalType one line and get something real to show people.

Vibe coder

Already uses Lovable, Cursor or Replit. Wants a strong starting point without burning credits.

GoalSave days and a pile of credits.

Agency or freelancer

Needs fast, cheap, impressive client demos in volume.

GoalPitch with a working app, not a mock-up.

Idea buyer

Wants a finished app and a premium domain, ready to run with.

GoalBuy a running start, not a plan.
Ideas already started

Finished apps. Premium domains.

Every app here came out of the same pipeline you can run yourself. Open a live demo before you decide.

quietinbox.app
ProductivityAvailableLive demo ready

A calm daily digest of your unread email, batched into three quiet moments a day.

tinyledger.app
FinanceAvailableLive demo ready

A small ledger for freelancers to log income and spot slow-paying clients.

walkclub.app
HealthAvailableLive demo ready

Set a weekly walking goal with friends and keep each other on track.

Sample catalogue data for this concept: domains and prices are placeholders, except quietinbox.app at $290. See the full catalogue.

Price

One price per build.

69

credits per build · 1 credit = $1

Credits are reserved when a build starts, spent only when it finishes, and returned automatically if it fails. Credits do not expire. There are no subscriptions. Premium hosting is 10 credits for 365 days, with the footer credit removed.

PackCreditsPrice
Starter69$69
BuilderBest value200$180
Studio500$425

Studio covers up to 7 full builds (7 x 69 = 483) with 17 credits left over. See credit rules and refunds.

Common questions

Plain answers.

Do I chat with an AI?

No. There is no chat, no prompting and no back-and-forth. You type two things: an idea name and a short description. The Idea Computer does the rest.

How long does it take, and do I have to wait?

About two hours. It is an estimate, not a promise. The build runs on our servers, so you can close the tab or switch off. We email you when it is done.

What if the build fails?

Your 69 credits are returned automatically and we email you to say so. You can retry with the same name and description.

Who owns what I get?

You do, from day one. Every file downloads. StartIUP does not host production apps, run payments for your app or hold your customers.

Is the prototype finished?

It is a prototype. Small faults, like a missing logo or a broken function, are normal. The build spec and the next-step prompt help you take it further in Cursor, Lovable, Claude Code or with a developer.

What happens after 7 days?

The demo address shows "this demo has ended", and your files stay downloadable. Premium hosting is 10 credits for 365 days and removes the footer credit. We email you 2 days before and on the day.

Read the full FAQ

69 credits · about 2 hours · 7 days of free hosting

Start your idea up. Get free.

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