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Inspect the public proof first
Start with the public demo so you can see the vendor workspace, launch queue, handoff package, and client-facing review surface before opening a session.
How it worksHonest launch guidehandofflab.com
See exactly what HandoffLab does today before you start.
This page is the launch-confidence path for cautious buyers. It shows the real first-run flow, the current product limits, and the kind of vendor who can get value now without pretending secure auth, trusted delivery, durable persistence, or webhook billing already exist.
Questions about fit or rollout can go to support@handofflab.com.
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Open setup and load the sample workspace
Use the lightweight session boundary, then load the local sample workspace or create a project from a template so you are not evaluating a blank dashboard.
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Run one handoff cycle end to end
Publish a handoff, review the shared page, log a reply, and export the proof artifacts so you can judge the actual operator workflow instead of static marketing copy.
04
Upgrade only if the current slice fits
Use Pro when the vendor-first handoff path already solves enough pain today. Paddle sandbox checkout and webhook proof are working, but secure client auth, durable collaboration history, and live-provider approval still need more work.
Live today
Enough product to judge the workflow honestly
Public demo and launch story
Anyone can inspect a realistic HandoffLab portfolio at /demo before opening a workspace.
One-click sample workspace
New users can load a local sample workspace immediately instead of guessing how the product should feel on day one.
Vendor-first handoff workflow
Projects, workstreams, milestones, payment requests, client responses, delivery logs, and exports already live in one local-first workspace.
Sandbox billing proof
Server-created Paddle checkout, webhook persistence, and recurring subscription records are now proved in sandbox before live promotion.
Still not live
The limits are part of the launch story
Secure client auth
The shared route is still a local-first placeholder, not a verified client portal with account security.
Trusted delivery and email proof
Invite delivery is still manual. There is no trusted send layer, inbox delivery proof, or automated follow-up yet.
Durable backend persistence
Projects, replies, ledgers, and handoffs are still browser-local unless the operator exports a data pack.
Live provider approval
Sandbox billing proof is done, but the live Paddle approval pass, hosted recovery links, and production money-path monitoring still need to be finalized.
Good fit now
Freelancers or tiny studios who still run client handoffs manually and want one clearer operator workspace.
Vendors willing to start with local-first project state while the product proves repeat usage.
Buyers who prefer seeing the actual workflow before paying for a heavier collaboration stack.
Better to wait
Teams that need secure multi-user auth, durable server history, or cross-device collaboration today.
Studios that require trusted email delivery, automated reminders, or audit-grade send proof.
Operators who need live-provider billing approval, customer self-serve subscription management, or broader entitlement enforcement before rollout.
Launch FAQ
Answer the cautious-buyer questions directly
These are the questions a careful buyer should ask before opening a workspace or paying for Pro.
What should I do first after opening HandoffLab?
Start with the public demo, then open setup and load the sample workspace. That gives you a realistic first-run path without entering real client data immediately.
Is HandoffLab already a secure client portal?
No. The current shared view is product-shaped proof, but it is still local-first and does not claim secure client auth or trusted delivery yet.
Can I get value before billing automation ships?
Yes, if the main pain is keeping delivery, acceptance, payment follow-through, and scope-change handling visible in one vendor workflow. The sandbox billing proof is already there, but live-provider approval is still a separate launch step.
What happens if I want to keep my local workspace data?
You can export a workspace data pack for manual backup or transfer. That is the current portability boundary before durable server persistence lands.
Who should contact support before buying?
Anyone unsure about fit, launch timing, or migration should email support before paying so the current limits are explicit up front.
Launch path
Proof first, then a low-friction workspace decision
If the public demo and sample workspace feel credible, move into Free or Pro. If they do not, email support before buying. That is the intended launch behavior for handofflab.com.
Need a human answer?
Ask before you buy
If your workflow depends on secure collaboration, verified billing proof, or server-backed records, ask directly before rollout.
Email support@handofflab.com