Free planning tool · updated October 2026
MVP cost calculator.
Pick what your first version needs and get a realistic budget and timeline in seconds. The ranges come from the prices Bikash actually quotes for web apps, iOS and Android apps and AI features.
For comparison
What an MVP costs
by who builds it.
Typical 2026 market ranges for a focused first release. Agencies add project management and a larger team; no-code is cheapest but hits limits quickly.
| Who builds it | Typical MVP budget |
|---|---|
| No-code tool, built yourself | $0 to $5,000 |
| Freelance developer | $5,000 to $40,000 |
| Agency | $30,000 to $150,000+ |
Plan it properly.
Questions founders ask
About the
estimate.
How accurate is this MVP cost estimate?
It is a planning range built from the starting prices Bikash quotes, not a fixed quote. Most projects land inside the range; the final fixed price comes from a short written scope agreed before work starts.
Why does a mobile app cost more than a web app?
An iOS and Android app adds device testing, app store setup and review, and platform details like permissions and offline behavior. A shared cross-platform codebase keeps that far below the cost of two separate native apps.
What is the cheapest way to start?
Build one core user journey as a web app, use a clean proven design, and add payments, roles or AI once real users ask for them. Many founders then add mobile apps in a second release.
Is there a cost after launch?
Plan for hosting and third-party services, usually tens to a few hundred dollars a month, plus time for fixes and small improvements. AI features also have usage fees from the AI provider.