MVP Cost Estimator: Know Your Price and Timeline in 2 Minutes
Choose your MVP type, features and platforms to get an instant fixed-price range, a timeline and a recommended track, plus a free scope PDF.
The Codersarts MVP Cost Estimator gives founders and product teams a realistic price range and timeline before they talk to anyone. You choose the MVP type (web app, SaaS, mobile app, AI MVP, AI agent, marketplace, Chrome extension, or POC and prototype), select core features such as authentication, payments, dashboards, admin panels, chat, notifications, integrations and AI features, tell us whether you already have designs, pick your platforms and set your target timeline. The estimator returns a cost range and a delivery window based on our published fixed-price tracks, from $1,500 for a POC or prototype and $5,000 for a core MVP to $15,000 and above for a multi-tenant SaaS build, along with the track and service page that fits your product. You can request a detailed scope PDF showing the feature breakdown, milestones and team, and book a free 30-minute scoping call or a fixed-price Discovery Sprint to lock the final price. Estimates are indicative, and every final quote is fixed before development begins.
✅ Free, no sign-up needed for the estimate
✅ Based on our published fixed-price tracks
✅ Cost range, timeline and recommended track
✅ Optional detailed scope PDF
✅ Final quote fixed before development starts
Quick Answer
An MVP typically costs $5,000–$15,000 at Codersarts, depending on the type of product, the number of features and platforms, and whether you need design.
A clickable prototype or POC starts at $1,500, a core MVP or an AI MVP at $5,000, an AI-native product at $8,000, and a multi-tenant SaaS build at $15,000.
The estimator above gives you a range for your product in about two minutes, and every final quote is fixed before development begins.
How the Estimator Works
The estimator asks five questions that cover the main drivers of MVP cost. Each answer adjusts the range using the same rules we use to price fixed-scope projects.
Step | Question | Options |
1 | What are you building? | Web app, SaaS, mobile app, AI MVP, AI agent, marketplace, Chrome extension, POC or prototype |
2 | Which core features do you need? | Login, payments, dashboard, admin panel, chat, notifications, search, integrations, AI feature |
3 | Do you have designs? | Ready designs, rough wireframes, or need full UI/UX |
4 | Which platforms? | Web, iOS, Android, or all |
5 | When do you need it? | ASAP (2–4 weeks), standard (4–8 weeks), or flexible |
You get an instant cost range, a delivery window and the MVP track that fits your product. Request the scope PDF to see the feature breakdown, milestones and team behind the number.
MVP Cost by Product Type
If you already know what you're building, this table gives you a quick starting point. Each figure is the fixed starting price for a focused first version; your final quote depends on scope.
Product type | Fixed price from | Typical timeline |
POC / clickable prototype | $1,500 | 1–2 weeks |
Chrome extension | $1,500 | 1–5 weeks |
Backend / API only | $4,000 | 3–5 weeks |
Core web app MVP | $5,000 | 2–4 weeks |
Full web app MVP | $9,000 | 4–6 weeks |
AI MVP | $5,000 | 3–6 weeks |
AI-native MVP (LLM, RAG, agents at the core) | $8,000 | 4–8 weeks |
Mobile app MVP (iOS + Android) | $8,000 | 5–8 weeks |
Marketplace MVP | $10,000 | 5–10 weeks |
Healthcare or fintech MVP | $10,000 | 6–10 weeks |
SaaS build (multi-tenant) | $15,000 | 8–14 weeks |
Where Your MVP Budget Goes
An MVP budget covers more than writing code. This is how a typical fixed-price build divides across the work, so you can see what you're paying for.
Work area | What it covers | Typical share of budget |
Scoping and planning | User flows, feature priorities, architecture | 5–10% |
UX/UI design | Figma screens and clickable prototype | 10–15% |
Frontend development | Screens users see on web or mobile | 25–30% |
Backend development | API, database, authentication, business logic | 25–30% |
Integrations and AI | Payments, email, third-party APIs, AI features | 10–15% |
QA, launch and handover | Testing, deployment, documentation | About 10% |
Shares shift with the product: an AI MVP spends more on integrations and AI, and a design-led consumer app spends more on UX.
What Moves the Price
Two MVPs of the same type can differ in cost by several thousand dollars. These factors explain most of that difference.
Factor | Lower cost | Higher cost |
Workflows | One core journey | Several connected journeys |
User roles | One user type | Users, admins, teams, partners |
Platforms | Web only | Web, iOS and Android |
Design | Your designs supplied | Full UX research and UI design |
Integrations | None or one | Several third-party systems |
AI | One focused AI feature | Custom models, RAG pipelines, agents |
Real-time | Standard pages | Live updates, chat, collaboration |
Compliance | None | HIPAA, PCI, GDPR controls and audit logs |
MVP Cost Compared: Agency, Freelancer and Codersarts
Where you build your MVP affects its price as much as what you build. This comparison uses typical market ranges for a focused first version.
Western agency | Freelancer | Codersarts | |
Typical MVP cost | $50,000–$150,000+ | Hourly, often unpredictable | $5,000–$15,000+ fixed |
Typical timeline | 3–6 months | Varies widely | 3–6 weeks for most MVPs |
Pricing model | Hourly or large retainers | Hourly | Fixed price per scope |
Team | Full team with account managers | One person | Design, development, QA and a project manager |
Code ownership | Often tied to contract terms | Varies | 100% transferred to you |
Costs to Plan For Beyond the Build
The build price covers your product. A few running costs sit outside it, and it's better to plan for them from the start.
Hosting: usually tens of dollars a month at MVP scale
Third-party APIs: payments, email, SMS and maps charge per use
AI usage: LLM APIs charge per request; we add cost controls and usage tracking
App store fees: Apple charges $99 a year and Google Play a one-time $25 for developer accounts
Domain and email: a small yearly cost
Post-launch development: new features after launch, often on a monthly retainer
We list expected monthly running costs in every scope, so there are no surprises after launch.
How to Lower Your MVP Cost
A smaller budget rarely means a worse MVP. It usually means a sharper scope. These changes save the most money without weakening what you're testing.
Pick one core workflow. Launch with the single journey that proves your idea.
Start on the web. Web MVPs are faster and cheaper than native mobile apps and update instantly.
Use proven services. Stripe for payments, managed auth and hosted AI APIs cost less than building from scratch.
Defer admin polish. A simple admin panel is enough for the first users.
Run a Discovery Sprint first. A clear scope removes guesswork and prevents expensive changes mid-build.
From Estimate to Fixed Quote
An estimate gives you a range. Turning it into a price you can commit to takes one short conversation and a written scope.
Step | What happens |
1. Estimate | Use the tool to get a range and the matching track |
2. Scoping call | A free 30-minute call to confirm features and priorities |
3. Fixed quote | A written scope, milestones and a fixed price within 48 hours |
4. Optional Discovery Sprint | For complex or AI products: wireframes, architecture and feasibility checks from $1,500, credited to the build |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MVP pricing, estimates and how our fixed quotes work.
How accurate is the estimate?
It's based on our published fixed-price tracks and the scope you select, so it's a realistic range. The final price is confirmed in a written fixed quote after a short scoping call.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. The estimate is free with no sign-up. You only share your email if you want the detailed scope PDF.
What isn't included in the estimate?
Third-party costs such as hosting, app store fees, paid APIs and AI usage are billed by those providers directly to your accounts. We list the expected monthly running costs in your scope.
Will the price change during development?
No. The fixed quote is the price you pay for the agreed scope. New features are quoted separately as change requests, and you decide whether to add them.
Why are your prices lower than US or UK agencies?
We run a senior, distributed team with fixed-price delivery and no account-management layers, which typically puts our MVPs well below Western agency rates for the same scope.
Can I pay in milestones?
Yes. Builds are paid in milestones tied to working deliverables you can see in the weekly demos.
How much does a simple app MVP cost?
A simple web app MVP with one core workflow costs $5,000–$9,000 and launches in 2–4 weeks. A clickable prototype to test the idea first starts at $1,500.
How much does an AI MVP cost?
An MVP with a focused AI feature starts at $5,000. AI-native products where LLMs, RAG or agents are the core of the product start at $8,000. See AI MVP Development.
Why do MVP quotes vary so much between companies?
Quotes differ because of location, team structure, pricing model and how much scope is included. Always compare quotes against the same written feature list, and check whether design, QA, deployment and post-launch fixes are included.
Get Your Fixed MVP Quote
Have your estimate? Book a free 30-minute scoping call and we'll turn it into a written scope, a timeline and a fixed price within 48 hours.
Book Your Free MVP Scoping Call →
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