How Much Does It Cost to Build an MVP?
Transparent pricing breakdown for non-technical founders. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Quick Answer: Cost Ranges by Complexity
Simple MVP
$10k - $15k
- Landing page + waitlist
- Basic user auth
- 1-2 core features
- 2-3 weeks
Standard SaaS MVP
$15k - $30k
- Full authentication
- 3-5 core features
- Payment processing
- Admin dashboard
- 2-4 weeks
Complex/AI MVP
$30k - $60k+
- Everything in Standard
- AI/LLM integration
- Multiple user types
- Complex workflows
- 4-8 weeks
What Drives MVP Cost?
1. Number of Features
Each feature adds development time. A simple CRUD app costs less than a marketplace with matching algorithms.
2. User Types
Single user type (just customers) is cheapest. Multiple user types (buyers + sellers + admin) can double the cost.
3. Integrations
Each third-party integration (Stripe, SendGrid, etc.) adds $1k-$3k depending on complexity.
4. AI Features
AI features (chatbots, LLM integration, RAG) typically add $5k-$20k depending on complexity.
5. Design Complexity
Template-based design is included. Custom design systems add $3k-$10k.
What You Get for $15,000
Hidden Costs to Budget For
Beyond development, budget for these ongoing costs:
- •Hosting: $50-$500/month (depends on traffic)
- •Domain: $10-$50/year
- •Email service: $10-$100/month
- •Analytics: $0-$200/month
- •AI API costs: $50-$500+/month (if using AI)
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