MVP Cost Calculator
Get an instant cost estimate for your MVP. Compare industry rates against our fixed pricing in 60 seconds.
What are you building?
Pick the option that best describes your idea.
What actually drives the cost of an MVP
Most non-technical founders get wildly different quotes with no explanation. Here is what really moves the needle.
What you are building
A SaaS platform costs more than a landing page. A marketplace costs more than a booking app. The type of product sets the baseline.
Design complexity
Template-based UIs are fast and cheap. Custom branded designs take more time. Premium animations and micro-interactions add the most cost.
Third-party integrations
Every integration adds scope. Stripe, social auth, AI features, CRMs. Each one takes time to implement, test, and maintain properly.
Timeline and urgency
How fast you need to ship affects price. Tighter timelines require more focused effort and leave less room for iteration. Flexibility gives you room to save.
Who builds it
A freelancer might be cheap but slow and unstructured. A big agency adds overhead and process. A focused studio like Toggle keeps it tight and fast.
Number of user roles
A single user type is simple. Add an admin panel, a vendor dashboard, or a guest view and the complexity multiplies fast. Each role is essentially a mini product.
Auth and user management
Social login, SSO, and multi-tenant auth are far more complex than a simple email and password. Founders underestimate this constantly and it is a real scope killer.
Mobile vs web
Responsive web and a native mobile app are not the same thing. A lot of founders assume one covers the other. Native iOS and Android is a separate, larger build.
Existing systems to connect
Connecting to a legacy system, an existing database, or a handoff from another dev is messier than a clean third-party API. Expect more time and more unknowns.
How Toggle stacks up
Not all builders are the same. Here is how the common options compare for a typical early-stage MVP.
Freelancer
$5k - $30k
3 - 6 months
Typical Agency
$20k - $100k+
4 - 12 months
Toggle
From $4,999
2 weeks
Common questions
Can my MVP really be built in 2 weeks?
Yes, for most founders we work with. We start from a proven base, move straight to building, and focus only on what users need to see on day one. More complex builds with AI or heavy integrations may run to 3-4 weeks, and we will tell you that upfront before you commit.
Why is Toggle priced lower than most agencies?
Three reasons. We use a fixed stack so there is no reinventing the wheel on every project. We build MVPs exclusively, so the process is tight and repeatable. And fixed pricing means we are incentivized to ship fast, not bill hours.
What is included in the $4,999 fixed price?
Full-stack development, responsive UI, authentication, database setup, third-party integrations, deployment to production, and full source code ownership. You get a working product ready for real users in 2 weeks, not a Figma file or a demo.
What if my project needs more than the calculator shows?
Book a free scoping call. We go through your requirements together and give you an exact number before anything starts. If your project genuinely needs more than a Sprint covers, we will tell you honestly rather than take your money and underdeliver.
Does the fixed price ever change once we start?
No. What you see is what you pay. We lock scope before writing a single line of code, so there are no surprise invoices mid-sprint.
What costs are not covered?
Third-party service costs like Stripe fees, AWS hosting, or SMS credits are not part of our fee. We handle the build. You own the subscriptions.
Can I reduce scope to bring the price down?
Yes. If your estimate feels high, we will work with you in the scoping call to trim features down to the true core. Most good MVPs are simpler than founders expect.
What happens after the 2 weeks?
You get a fully deployed product and all the code. From there you can continue with our Growth Plan, hand it to an in-house team, or go independent. No lock-in.
Do I own the code when it is done?
Completely. Full IP transfer, full repo access, no strings attached. It is yours the moment we ship.
What if I need changes during the build?
Minor adjustments are expected and handled. Significant scope changes get flagged early so we can assess impact before it affects the timeline or cost.
Can I see MVPs you have built at this price point?
Yes. Our work page has real projects we have shipped for founders at various stages. You can see exactly what this gets you in practice.
