STARTUP CALCULATOR
MVP Cost Calculator
Estimate your MVP development cost based on features, platform, and complexity. Used by 500+ founders. No sign-up.
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Timeline1 weeks
ESTIMATED COST
$2,000
$1,700 – $2,300
Based on $50/hour
MVP cost by app type
Industry benchmarks for common MVP types. Your specific requirements may vary.
Simple Mobile App
Todo, calculator, simple games
$15K – $35K
6–8 weeks
Social/Community App
Dating, forums, networking
$40K – $80K
10–14 weeks
E-commerce Platform
Marketplace, shopping app
$50K – $120K
12–18 weeks
SaaS Application
CRM, PM, analytics
$60K – $150K
14–20 weeks
FinTech App
Payments, trading, banking
$80K – $200K
16–24 weeks
Healthcare App
Telemedicine, patient portals
$70K – $180K
14–22 weeks
FAQ
How accurate is this calculator?
Estimates are within a 15–20% accuracy range based on industry averages. Actual costs depend on requirements, team location, and complexity.
What's included in the cost?
Feature development hours, project setup, testing & QA (20% of dev time), deployment, and basic documentation. Not included: maintenance, hosting, third-party fees.
How long does an MVP take?
Simple MVPs: 6–8 weeks. Standard: 10–14 weeks. Complex: 16–24 weeks.
Web-only or include mobile?
Most MVPs should start web-only. Add native mobile after validating PMF.
What features are essential?
User auth, 2–3 core value features, basic profiles, and essential admin functionality.
How can I reduce cost?
Prioritize must-haves only, start web-only, use simple design, leverage pre-built services, work with experienced teams.
What's not included?
Hosting, third-party API fees, app store fees, post-launch maintenance, marketing, legal/compliance.
Do you offer fixed-price?
Yes, after initial consultation we provide fixed-price quotes for defined scope.
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