How much does an MVP cost in 2026?

At Rocketech, an MVP costs $5,000-15,000 and usually takes 2-4 weeks. Our rate is $39-55 an hour, and the smallest project we take is $5,000. Other agencies publish MVP prices from $10,000 to $300,000. The table below has the sources.

The short answer

QuestionRocketech
How much does an MVP cost?$5,000-15,000
How long does it take?Usually 2-4 weeks
What is the hourly rate?$39-55 an hour
What is the smallest project?$5,000

What moves the price up or down

A few choices decide where your MVP lands in the price range.

What decides the costCosts lessCosts more
FeaturesOne main flow that tests your ideaMany features in the first release
PlatformsOne platform: web or mobileWeb and mobile at the same time
User rolesOne type of userSeveral roles, each with its own screens
DesignClean, standard screensA custom look with animations
IntegrationsReady-made modules for login, payments and the admin panelCustom connections to other systems
DecisionsQuick answers from the founderLong rounds of approvals

How we build an MVP in 2 to 4 weeks

A narrow first release

We build the smallest version that can test your idea.

Ready-made modules

Login, payments and the admin panel are already built, so we don't start from zero.

AI tools in development

Our developers use AI tools in their work, and our AI R&D department builds AI-native ways of working.

A small senior team

Fewer people and fewer hand-offs between them.

How we work

Extreme Programming, Scrum, Customer Development and Lean Startup practices.

What an MVP project with us covers

One team takes your idea from a plan to a launched product. The exact scope is agreed before work starts, and it sets the price.

  1. Discovery: the product vision, user roles and flows, a first backlog and technical research.
  2. Design: UI and UX for the screens your first users need.
  3. Development: the web or mobile app, built on ready-made modules where they fit.
  4. Testing: QA before real users see the product.
  5. Launch: the first release goes live, so you can learn from real users.

What other agencies publish

These are MVP prices that development companies show on their own websites. We copied the figures as published and linked each page.

CompanyPublished MVP pricePublished timeline
Rocketech$5,000-15,000Usually 2-4 weeks
Asper BrothersFixed $10,0004-6 weeks
Upsilon$25,000 to $75,000 on average, and more for a larger scopeWithin 3 months
CodicaAbout $30,000-$70,000 on averageNot stated on that page
ScienceSoftMobile MVP $40,000-$120,000, web app MVP $80,000-$160,000, SaaS MVP $120,000-$300,0002-6 months with low-code tools, 4-6 months to 2 years from scratch

Observed in September 2026. Prices change, so check the linked pages for current terms.

How to spend less on your MVP

Test one idea

Pick the one flow that proves people want the product. Leave the rest for later.

Start on one platform

Launch on web or mobile first, and add the second one when users ask for it.

Use ready-made parts

You don't need to build login, payments or an admin panel from scratch.

Write down what waits

A list of what is not in the first release stops the scope from growing.

Answer fast

Quick decisions keep the work moving.

Plan your budget yourself

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Who builds your MVP

Rocketech has built software since 2015. We are 100+ people, with headquarters in Singapore and an R&D office in Kyiv.

115
startups launched
150+
products delivered in total
$25M+
raised by our clients
4.8
rating on Clutch from 70 reviews

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