How Much Does
an MVP Cost?
The honest answer: it depends on a handful of decisions you control. Here is what drives the price, typical timelines for each kind of MVP, and how to get a fixed quote instead of an open-ended estimate.
$3,500
Focused MVPs from
4–8 wks
Typical timeline
Fixed
Quote in USD
100%
Code ownership
Everything
you get.
A complete, production-ready delivery — not a prototype you'll need to rebuild.
Get startedNumber of user roles
every extra role (admin, buyer, seller, team member) adds screens, permissions and testing
Payments
one-off checkout is simple; subscriptions, escrow or payouts add real complexity
Integrations
each third-party system (CRM, shipping, calendars, APIs) adds build and testing time
AI features
calling a model is cheap to build; reliable answers over your own data take more work
Design depth
a clean, standard UI is fast; custom illustrations and animation add time
Admin & reporting
internal dashboards are often forgotten and often half the work
Platforms
a web app first is cheapest; native iOS/Android apps on day one cost more
Speed
a fixed, realistic timeline costs less than “as fast as possible”
This is
for you if…
If any of these sound like you, we're probably a good fit.
- 01
You have an idea and want a real number before committing
- 02
You received quotes that vary wildly and want to understand why
- 03
You want to launch something users can pay for, not a throwaway prototype
- 04
You are deciding between a freelancer, an agency and an offshore partner
Cost by
type of MVP.
Timelines assume a clear scope and quick feedback on your side.
| Type of MVP | Typical scope | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focused MVP | One core workflow, user accounts, an admin view | 4–6 weeks | From $3,500 |
| SaaS MVP | Subscriptions, team accounts, dashboards, emails | 6–8 weeks | Fixed quote |
| Marketplace MVP | Two user types, listings, payments or escrow, reviews | 6–10 weeks | Fixed quote |
| AI-powered MVP | LLM features, document processing, chat over your data | 4–8 weeks | Fixed quote |
Transparent
pricing.
Real starting points, not marketing numbers. Every project gets a fixed quote in USD after scoping.
Focused MVP
Start hereFrom $3,500
4–6 weeks
- One core workflow
- Auth, database, APIs
- Admin dashboard
- Deployed and documented
SaaS / marketplace
Fixed quote
6–10 weeks
- Multiple roles
- Subscriptions or escrow
- Dashboards and emails
AI-powered MVP
Fixed quote
4–8 weeks
- LLM features
- Chat over your data
- Document processing
Built and
running in production.
Marketplace · SaaS
GigFair
A two-sided freelance marketplace with bidding, escrow payments, contracts and disputes.
Live
Rebuilt as GigFair
2-sided
Clients and freelancers
Legal tech · SaaS
DreamLegal
A legal tech platform for lawyers and law firms — marketplace, client intake, documents and AI research.
Live
In production, ongoing
6
Product areas shipped
Working across
time zones.
Based in India (IST, UTC+5:30), working with clients worldwide. Weekly written updates, calls scheduled in your working hours, and replies usually within 4 hours.
United States
Your morningCalls in US mornings; work progresses while you sleep and an update is waiting at the start of your day.
UK & Europe
Your afternoonSeveral hours of shared working time every day for calls, reviews and quick decisions.
Middle East
Most of your dayClose time zones — effectively a local working day.
Australia & Singapore
Your afternoonComfortable overlap in your afternoon and early evening.
Pick your
engagement.
Three ways to work together. Every option includes a free scoping call first.
Equity + build
- For early founders without full budget
- Reduced fee plus a small equity stake
- Both invested in it succeeding
Phased build
- Phase 1 as a fixed project
- Then monthly for ongoing work
- Best when scope will evolve
Common
questions.
A focused MVP with one core workflow starts from $3,500. SaaS, marketplace and AI MVPs cost more depending on roles, payments and integrations. You get a fixed quote in USD after a free 30-minute scoping call.
Most MVPs take 4–8 weeks. Simple products can ship in 2–3 weeks; marketplaces with payments and multiple user types can take 8–10 weeks.
Cut to the one workflow that proves your idea, launch on the web before mobile, use standard design patterns, and postpone nice-to-have integrations until users ask for them.
For a first version, usually yes: you know the total upfront and scope changes are discussed openly instead of quietly adding hours.
Design, frontend, backend, database, deployment, an admin dashboard and documentation — and you own 100% of the code.
Looking for a long-term
technology partner?
Book a free 30-minute call. I’ll tell you honestly whether I’m the right fit — and what I’d build first.
- Response time
- Within 4 hours
- Location
- Agra, India — worldwide
- Engagement
- Project, retainer or equity
- First call
- Free · 30 minutes