What It Takes to Build an MVP? A Comprehensive Guide by TechRover Solutions
Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is the first step toward turning your vision into a reality. But how much does it really take to bring an MVP to life? At TechRover Solutions, we combine the best of both worlds: top-tier solution architects and software developers based in the U.S. teaming up with highly skilled offshore resources in India. This synergy, combined with cutting-edge AI technologies, allows us to deliver efficient MVPs faster and more cost-effectively.
In this post, we’ll break down the costs involved in building an MVP, from the initial development to cloud hosting, and provide insights into the team structure required to make your project a success.
Simple MVP
Use Case: Basic web or mobile app with core functionalities.
Development Time: 8-12 weeks
Moderately Complex MVP
Use Case: MVP with more advanced features, third-party integrations, and a refined user interface.
Development Time: 12-20 weeks
Complex MVP
Use Case: Highly complex MVP with custom features, advanced security requirements, and multiple integrations.
Development Time: 20+ weeks
Agile Management Approach
At TechRover Solutions, we follow a structured Agile approach to ensure the smooth delivery of your MVP. Our process includes daily scrums to keep the team aligned, bi-weekly sprints to focus on delivering incremental value, and sprint planning to outline tasks and goals. We also conduct sprint demos to showcase progress and gather feedback, followed by sprint retrospectives to continuously improve our processes. This iterative approach allows us to stay flexible and responsive, ensuring the MVP meets your expectations.
Cloud Hosting Costs
When it comes to hosting your MVP, using modern technologies like React, Node.js, and Next.js/ Python / Java on cloud platforms with Docker and Kubernetes can add to your costs, but they also provide scalability, security, and flexibility.
Hosting Costs Breakdown: This varies on parameters like number of users on platform and data storage
Cloud Platform:
AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
Technology Stack:
React, Node.js, Next.js , Python, Java, Angular, PostgreSQL , Mongo
Containerization:
Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
Estimated Monthly Hosting Cost: $500 to $2,000
- Simple MVP: $200 to $800+/month
- Moderately Complex MVP: $500 to $1,500+/month
- Complex MVP: $1,000 to $2,000+/month
Compliance ready cluster costs extra $$$ e.g. SOC II, HIPPA, CMMC, NIST
Team Structure for MVP Development
To deliver a high-quality MVP, a well-rounded team is essential. Here’s the typical structure we recommend:
1. Project Manager + Solutions Architect
– Oversees the project, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
– Coordinates between clients and the development team.
2. UI/UX Designer
– Designs user-friendly interfaces and ensures an optimal user experience.
3. Frontend Developer
– Specializes in React, responsible for building the client-facing part of the application.
4. Backend Developer
– Specializes in Node.js/Python/JAVA, handles server-side logic, databases, and integrations.
5. DevOps Engineer
– Manages the deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure using Docker and Kubernetes.
6. QA Engineer
– Ensures the product is bug-free and meets the required standards before release.
7. AI Agent
The AI coding assistant to gain coding efficiencies
What’s Next After MVP? Get Ready to Scale
Once your MVP is launched and validated, it’s time to think about scaling. At TechRover Solutions, we help you prepare for the next stage by optimizing your infrastructure, enhancing performance, and planning for new features. Our team is ready to support your growth journey, ensuring your product is scalable, robust, and ready to meet increasing demand.
Conclusion
Building an MVP is a significant investment, but with the right team and technology, it can be done efficiently and cost-effectively. At TechRover Solutions, we provide a comprehensive service that includes everything from initial planning to final deployment, ensuring your MVP is ready to scale as your business grows. If you’re ready to start your cloud journey, feel free to reach out to us—we’re here to help.
Every idea, implementation, and execution is unique, and so is your vision. At TechRover Solutions, we understand that each domain has its own set of challenges and opportunities. That’s why we invite you to talk to us about your idea, no matter how big or small. We are committed to building a perfectly tailored, ready-to-scale solution that meets your specific needs. And with our efficient global delivery model, we guarantee that we can deliver it at a cost that’s more affordable than our competitors, without compromising on quality or capabilities.
