What Is the Real Cost of Building an MVP in 2026?

A clear framework for estimating your first product version

💡 Why MVP Costs Vary So Much

Many founders ask why MVPs can cost €15.000 or €150.000.
The reason?
Different MVPs serve different goals: testing desirability, validating feasibility, or preparing for scalability. Instead of guessing, here’s the framework we use with clients to estimate MVP budgets realistically.

🔑 5 Factors That Determine MVP Cost

1

The Complexity of Your Core Features

The fewer features, the cheaper the MVP.
Focus on the one main job your product must perform to validate the idea.

2

The Required Integrations

Payment systems, geolocation, AI models, ERPs, CRMs — integrations often represent 30–40% of effort.

3

The Level of UX/UI

A simple interface costs less.
A premium, animated, branded experience costs more.

4

The Technology Stack

MERN, headless, WordPress, or hybrid mobile — each choice has cost implications.

5

The Timeline & Team Setup

Short deadlines = bigger teams = higher cost.
More planning time = lower cost.

🚀 Our Approach: A Lean, Smart Way to Build MVPs

We help founders bring clarity and structure to their MVP journey through a simple, transparent process:

🔍 Product Definition Workshops

We define scope, priorities, user flows, and technical constraints in a few focused sessions.

⚙️ Incremental Development

We deliver core features first, then iterate based on feedback.

📈 Launch, Measure, Adjust

Every MVP includes analytics, user testing recommendations, and a roadmap for v2.

A well-scoped MVP saves time, money and frustration. Get in touch with Agifly for a clear MVP budget, timeline and roadmap tailored to your product.

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