Mobile app development

How much does an MVP cost?

A well-scoped MVP typically costs $5,000 to $15,000 and ships in 4 to 8 weeks. The point is not to build less for its own sake. It is to prove the core value with real users before you invest in everything else.

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What belongs in an MVP

An MVP includes exactly the flow that proves your idea, and nothing else. For most products that means onboarding, the single core action, and the minimum backend to support it.

  • The one workflow users came for
  • Sign-in (social or email)
  • A basic backend and admin view
  • Analytics so you can learn

What to leave for later

  • Second platform, unless you build cross-platform
  • Advanced settings and personalisation
  • Nice-to-have integrations
  • Heavy design polish and animation

MVP cost drivers

FactorTypical effect (CAD)
One platform$5,000 to $12,000 for a focused MVP
Both stores from one codebaseAbout 35% more than one platform
Payments or subscriptions+$800 to $2,000
Chat or other real-time features+$1,500 to $3,500
Admin dashboard+$1,500 to $3,000
Premium custom designAbout 20% more than a custom branded design
Two-sided marketplace or on-demand MVPUsually $15,000 to $25,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does an MVP cost?
With us, typically $5,000 to $15,000 for a focused first release. A single-platform MVP sits at the lower end, a cross-platform MVP with payments toward the top. Two-sided marketplace MVPs usually cost $15,000 to $25,000.
How long does an MVP take?
Typically 4 to 8 weeks with a focused senior team, depending on the number of core screens and integrations.
Should my MVP be one platform or two?
Start with one, usually the platform your first users are on, or use cross-platform to reach both stores from a single codebase for about 35% more.

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