Short answer
MVP (minimum viable product) development means building the smallest version of a product that solves one core problem well enough for real users to adopt and pay. Infikey runs discovery, designs a clickable prototype, builds the web or mobile MVP with analytics, and launches it. Typical MVPs cost USD 15,000–60,000 depending on platforms and integrations.
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What goes into an MVP, and what stays out
| Usually in | Usually later |
|---|---|
| The one core workflow, done well | Secondary workflows and nice-to-haves |
| Sign-up, login and basic profile | Advanced roles and permissions |
| Payments if you charge from day one | Complex pricing, coupons and multi-currency |
| Simple admin panel | Full reporting suite |
| Analytics and error tracking | Custom dashboards and data warehouse |
| Responsive web or one mobile platform | Every platform at once |
The test for every feature: does it help prove that users want this product?
MVP development process
- Discovery: problem, users, competitors, success metrics and a prioritised feature list.
- Clickable prototype tested with target users and shared with investors.
- Architecture chosen for speed now and growth later, usually a modular monolith on managed cloud services.
- Build in sprints with weekly demos and a staging app you can try.
- Launch with analytics, onboarding and app store submission where needed.
- Iterate on real usage data, or hand over to your team with documentation.
Choosing between Flutter and React Native or native apps? See Flutter vs React Native and native vs cross-platform apps.
MVP cost
| MVP type | Budget (USD) | Budget (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Web app MVP with admin | 15,000–30,000 | 12–25 lakh |
| Cross-platform mobile MVP with admin | 20,000–40,000 | 16–32 lakh |
| Marketplace or two-sided MVP | 30,000–60,000 | 25–50 lakh |
| AI-powered MVP | 20,000–50,000 | 16–40 lakh |
These are planning ranges, not quotes. Try the SaaS MVP cost calculator.
Project blueprint
Booking marketplace MVP for home services
Based on the requirements we hear most often from buyers like this.
A non-technical founder wants to connect households with verified electricians, plumbers and cleaners in one city. Demand is unproven, the budget is limited, and investors want to see real bookings before funding the next stage.
What we would build
- Clickable prototype tested with households and service providers
- Customer app for search, booking, payment and ratings
- Provider app for availability, job acceptance and earnings
- Admin panel for provider verification, pricing and disputes
- Analytics on bookings, repeat customers and provider response time
How success is measured
- Weekly completed bookings
- Repeat booking rate
- Provider acceptance and cancellation rates
- Cost to acquire a paying customer