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MVP Development

Turn your idea into a working product in 8–16 weeks. We build lean, production-grade MVPs you can put in front of real users — then grow them into full products, like SunEasy with 10,000+ users.

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What an MVP actually is

A Minimum Viable Product is the smallest version of your product that delivers real value and tests your core assumption with real users. It is not a throwaway prototype or a half-finished app — it is a focused, working product built on a foundation you can keep. We help you decide which features earn a place in version one and which can wait.

  • The core feature that proves your idea, built well
  • Real users, real data, real feedback — not mockups
  • A clean codebase you keep building on, not throwaway code
  • Just enough to launch, learn, and decide what comes next
  • Scope drawn from your goal, not a wishlist of every feature

What's in scope, what waits

Every MVP starts by separating the features that prove value from the ones that can come later. We keep version one tight so you ship faster and spend less — then add the rest once real usage tells you what matters. This is the single biggest lever on both timeline and cost.

  • In: the core user journey, auth, and the one job your product must do
  • In: a clean, responsive UI and the data model behind it
  • Out (for now): edge cases, admin tooling, nice-to-have integrations
  • Out (for now): heavy customization before you have users to justify it
  • Every scope decision documented so nothing is a surprise later

The 8–16 week process

We work in short, visible cycles so you see progress every week, not at the end. A typical MVP runs 8–16 weeks depending on scope, and every engagement starts with a written estimate before any code is written. Our stack — React, Next.js and TypeScript on the front end, Node.js and PostgreSQL on the back end, React Native or Flutter for mobile — is chosen so the MVP can scale without a rewrite.

  • Week 1–2: scope, written estimate, and a clear definition of done
  • Weekly demos so you steer the build, not just review it
  • Production-grade code with CI/CD from day one
  • Full CET overlap with Italy and the EU — same working hours
  • Engagement models to fit: fixed project, dedicated team, or staff augmentation

How MVP cost is sized

There is no flat MVP price, because cost follows scope. We size it from our public rate band of €35–55/hour and the timeline your scope needs — typically 8–16 weeks — so you get a clear range, not a guess. That band typically runs 30–60% below comparable Western-European software houses, which means more product for the same budget. The written estimate fixes the range before work starts, and you can narrow it further by trimming scope.

  • Cost = hours × €35–55/hr, scoped to your feature set
  • Typically 30–60% below comparable Western-European houses
  • A written estimate up front — no open-ended billing
  • Smaller scope, lower cost: we help you find the leanest version one
  • Use the project estimator for an instant ballpark in minutes

From MVP to production

An MVP is the start of the product, not the end of it. Once users validate the idea, we keep building toward a full production release — typically 4–9 months from the same codebase, with no rewrite. SunEasy is the proof: we built and still operate it on the Albanian Riviera, where it now serves 10,000+ users, 20,000+ bookings and 25+ beaches with real-time availability and cashless payments.

  • The MVP codebase becomes the production codebase — no throwaway
  • Full production builds typically run 4–9 months
  • Add features, integrations and scale as real usage demands
  • SunEasy: trilingual (EN/IT/SQ), real-time availability, in-app payments
  • We can stay on as your ongoing team or hand off cleanly

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to build an MVP?
    There is no fixed price — cost is sized from our €35–55/hour rate band and the timeline your scope needs, usually 8–16 weeks. We give you a written estimate with a clear range before any work begins, and you can lower it by trimming scope. Our rates typically run 30–60% below comparable Western-European software houses.
  • How long does it take to build an MVP?
    A typical MVP takes 8–16 weeks depending on scope and complexity. We work in weekly cycles with regular demos, so you see real progress throughout rather than waiting until the end. The first week or two is spent agreeing scope and producing the written estimate.
  • What's the difference between an MVP and a prototype?
    A prototype demonstrates an idea; an MVP is a real, working product that real users can use to validate it. We build MVPs on a production-grade foundation — clean code, proper data model, CI/CD — so the same codebase grows into the full product without a rewrite.
  • Can the MVP grow into a full product later?
    Yes — that is exactly how we build. The MVP codebase becomes your production codebase, and a full production build typically runs 4–9 months from there with no rewrite. SunEasy started this way and now serves 10,000+ users, 20,000+ bookings and 25+ beaches.
  • What technology do you use to build MVPs?
    React, Next.js and TypeScript on the front end; Node.js and PostgreSQL on the back end; React Native or Flutter for mobile; plus cloud hosting and CI/CD. We deliberately pick a stack that lets the MVP scale into a production product without throwing work away.
  • How do I get a cost estimate for my MVP?
    Use our project estimator for an instant ballpark in a few minutes, or contact us for a detailed written estimate. Every engagement starts with that written estimate so you know the range before anything is built.

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MVP Development

Turn your idea into a working product in 8–16 weeks. We build lean, production-grade MVPs you can put in front of real users — then grow them into full products, like SunEasy with 10,000+ users.

Start your projectGet a free estimate