How Much Does It Cost to Build a SaaS MVP?

Number of core user flows (not total features — flows)

Whether you need custom backend logic or can lean on existing services

Design complexity — a data-heavy dashboard costs more than a content app with similar screen count

Integrations — payments, auth, and third-party APIs each add scope

Timeline — compressed timelines cost more, not less

Simple MVP (1–2 core flows, minimal integrations): $15,000–$35,000 · 6–8 weeks

Mid-complexity MVP (multiple user roles, 1–2 integrations): $35,000–$70,000 · 8–14 weeks

Complex MVP (custom logic, multiple integrations, admin tooling): $70,000–$150,000+ · 14+ weeks

These are ranges, not quotes — your actual number depends on the specifics of what you're building.

Cut scope, not quality — ship fewer flows built properly rather than more flows built thin

Decide what's actually core to your value proposition before scoping, not during development

Use existing infrastructure (auth providers, payment processors) instead of building custom versions

Get a fixed-scope quote before starting — hourly billing punishes you for scope creep you didn't create

General ranges help you plan a budget. An actual quote requires understanding what you're building.