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How much does an MVP cost in 2026?

Short answer: a lean MVP with one core user flow typically costs $15,000–30,000 from an Eastern European team and several times that from a US agency. Scope moves the price more than anything else.

Typical ranges

ScopePublished 2026 rangeWhat it usually includes
Lean MVP$15,000–30,000One core user flow, auth, basic admin, minimal integrations
Standard MVP$30,000–65,000Two to four features, polished UI, payments, a couple of integrations
Complex MVP$65,000–150,000+AI features, multiple user roles, regulated data

Hourly rates behind those numbers: roughly $35–75 for Eastern European teams and $100–200 for US agencies.

What drives the price

How to keep the first version small

Our prices

EngagementPriceNotes
Discovery sprint€2,0002 weeks: clickable prototype, written scope, fixed quote. Credited to the build
SaaS or mobile MVPfrom €19,5006–10 weeks; typical projects €25,000–45,000; code and infrastructure in your name
Dedicated squadfrom €17,500 / monthPM plus two engineers on your roadmap, 30-day notice

Send us your idea or prototype and we'll reply with a rough scope and price range within one working day.

Sources: TeaCode: MVP development costs 2026 · SSNTPL: Eastern Europe SaaS agency cost 2026 · Clutch: software development pricing