MVP Development Cost Calculator
Estimate what it costs to build a focused MVP that proves your idea.
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No generic sales pitch - a focused session with a Control Shift expert who understands your goals and gives you a clear, actionable path.
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Tell us a little about your business, project, and what you're trying to achieve.
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We discuss your needs, answer questions, and outline options and next steps.
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What this calculator is (and isn't)
It's an instant way to scope the smallest viable build and see how your choices move the price — platform, features, design. It isn't a final quote: that needs the actual requirements of your idea. Use it to sanity-check the ambition before you commit.
- See how cutting a platform or feature drops the range instantly
- Understand which scope decisions have the biggest cost impact
- Use the result to validate your budget with co-founders or investors
Frequently Asked Questions
A scoped MVP typically runs from AED 15,000 to AED 60,000, depending on platforms, features, and design. Keep it to the smallest feature set customers will pay for and you stay at the lower end of that range.
An MVP is the smallest version that proves people will pay. A full product adds everything else: advanced features, admin tooling, integrations, performance hardening. Building the full thing before validating is the classic startup budget killer.
Three levers: one platform instead of two, one platform backend instead of custom, and ruthless feature-cutting based on "will someone pay for this?" The calculator shows exactly how each choice moves the price.
Usually 4–12 weeks for a focused scope. Speed tracks scope closely — the smallest sellable version is not just cheaper, it's faster to market and faster to learning.
Yes. Use the calculator for a rough range, then request a tailored free estimate with no obligation.
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