Building an MVP is the fastest way to validate a product idea, but costs vary wildly — from $15K for a simple web app to $150K+ for a complex AI-powered platform. Here's what to actually budget in 2026.
MVP Cost by Platform and Complexity
Simple web MVP (landing page + core feature + auth): $15K–$30K. Mobile MVP (iOS or Android): $25K–$50K. SaaS MVP (multi-tenant, billing, dashboard): $40K–$80K. AI-powered MVP (LLM integration, data pipeline): $50K–$120K. Timeline: 8–16 weeks depending on scope.
In-House vs Offshore MVP Teams
A US-based 3-person team (designer + 2 engineers) costs roughly $60K–$90K/month fully loaded. The same team in Vietnam costs $20K–$35K/month with equivalent technical quality. For MVP development specifically, offshore teams often deliver faster because they can dedicate full-time resources without competing priorities.
📥 無料ダウンロード：ベトナムオフショア開発コストガイド 2026
実際の開発者単価、プロジェクトコスト内訳、予算計画テンプレート付き。200社以上のスタートアップ創業者が活用。
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NKKTech delivers MVP Development projects from $30K.
Fixed scope. Senior Vietnam engineers. 14-day kickoff.
How to Maximize Your MVP Budget
Focus on one killer feature, not ten mediocre ones. Use proven tech stacks (Next.js + PostgreSQL) over bleeding-edge frameworks. Ship weekly — every feature should be demoable within 5 business days. Cut admin panels from V1 — use direct database access until you have product-market fit.
📥 無料ダウンロード：ベトナムオフショア開発コストガイド 2026
実際の開発者単価、プロジェクトコスト内訳、予算計画テンプレート付き。200社以上のスタートアップ創業者が活用。
Ready to build?
NKKTech delivers MVP Development projects from $30K.
Fixed scope. Senior Vietnam engineers. 14-day kickoff.
10+ years building AI systems for Toyota, Sony, and Rakuten in Japan. Founded NKKTech in 2018 with a senior-only engineering model.
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