Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- How do you build an MVP?
Build MVPs by first identifying core user problems through research and interviews, then prioritizing only essential features that validate primary hypotheses. We develop iteratively using agile methods, release early versions to real users, gather quantitative and qualitative feedback, and refine continuously based on observed behavior rather than assumptions, systematically reducing risk throughout development while maximizing learning velocity.
- What is the cost of MVP development?
MVP development costs vary significantly based on scope complexity, platform requirements, integration needs, design sophistication, and feature sets. Typical projects range from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on these factors. We focus on delivering cost-effective builds aligned precisely with your validation objectives, providing detailed estimates after understanding requirements, ensuring transparent pricing, and maximizing value for your investment throughout development.
- What is the typical MVP development timeline?
Most MVPs require 6–12 weeks from initial discovery through launch, though timelines vary based on feature complexity, platform requirements, integration dependencies, and feedback cycle lengths. We break projects into two-week sprints, delivering working increments regularly. Simple MVPs may complete faster, while complex products requiring custom integrations, sophisticated features, or extensive testing may extend timelines accordingly.
- What is the difference between an MVP and a PoC?
A Proof of Concept (PoC) validates technical feasibility, demonstrating that specific technologies or approaches can solve technical challenges. An MVP validates actual user demand and business value by delivering a functional product to real users, measuring engagement, and testing market hypotheses. PoCs answer “can we build this?” while MVPs answer “should we build this?” by confirming market need and viability.
- How is an MVP different from a full-scale product?
An MVP focuses exclusively on core functionality required for validating primary user problems and business model assumptions, intentionally omitting advanced features, optimizations, and polish. Full-scale products incorporate comprehensive feature sets, extensive optimizations, refined user experiences, advanced integrations, and production-grade polish. MVPs prioritize learning speed and validation over completeness, while full products prioritize comprehensive functionality and market competitiveness.
- What features should be included in an MVP?
Include only features absolutely essential for solving the primary user problem and validating critical market demand hypotheses. Focus on core value proposition, not peripheral conveniences. Prioritize features that enable user workflow completion, generate measurable behavioral data, and test key assumptions about user needs, willingness to pay, or usage patterns. Ruthlessly eliminate “nice-to-have” features that don’t drive validation.
- Can an MVP be scaled into a full product?
Yes, absolutely. We design MVPs with intentionally scalable architecture, modular code structures, and technical foundations that accommodate growth from hundreds to millions of users without requiring complete rebuilds. Our development practices emphasize clean code, documented decisions, and extensible designs. Successful MVPs evolve naturally into full products through incremental feature additions, performance optimizations, and infrastructure scaling rather than costly rewrites.
