MVP development · UK & Ireland
MVP development for startups that need to launch, not just plan
We scope the smallest version of your product that proves the idea, build it end to end, and put it in front of real users. One full-stack developer handles the frontend, backend, database, and deployment, so nothing gets lost between contractors.
Most MVPs: £4,000–£7,500 fixed price
Who this is for
- Non-technical founders without a technical co-founder
- Founders preparing for investor conversations or a pilot customer
- Teams validating a new product line before committing a full team
What you get
Scoping workshop
We cut the feature list down to what proves the idea, and park the rest for version two.
Accounts & roles
Sign-up, login, password reset, and admin access, built on secure, proven authentication.
Core product
The screens, workflows, and database that make your product do its job.
Payments
Stripe subscriptions or one-off payments, with webhooks and receipts handled properly.
Admin dashboard
See users, data, and activity without asking a developer.
Launch
Deployed to production on your own accounts, with analytics in place from day one.
Pricing
Guide prices. You get a written quote after a free scoping call.
- Clickable prototype or simple MVP
- From £1,500
- Typical MVP (accounts, payments, dashboard)
- £4,000–£7,500
- MVP with iOS & Android apps
- £7,500–£10,000+
- Iteration after launch
- £50–£120/hour or from £995/month
FAQ
How much does an MVP cost in the UK?
Most MVPs we build cost between £4,000 and £7,500: user accounts, a database, the core workflow, an admin dashboard, and payments. Simpler prototypes start from £1,500; MVPs that also need iOS and Android apps usually run to £7,500–£10,000 or more.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
It depends on scope. The timeline is agreed in your fixed quote and broken into milestones, with a working demo at each one so you can see progress and give feedback early.
Do I own the code?
Yes. The code lives in your repository and runs on hosting accounts in your name. If you later hire your own team, they pick up exactly where we left off.
What happens after launch?
Most founders keep developing based on user feedback. You can continue hourly, on a monthly retainer, or take the code in-house.
Tell us what you're building
We'll come back with how we'd build it, a price range, and when we can start.
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