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How Much Will It Cost to Build Your Startup?
Answer 5 quick questions about your product and get a realistic budget range instantly.
What type of product are you building?
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Everything you need to know about estimating startup costs.
This calculator provides a realistic budget range based on common project scopes, feature complexity, and market rates. Actual costs depend on your specific requirements, team location, and technical complexity. Think of it as a solid starting point for budgeting, not a binding quote.
The biggest cost drivers are product complexity (number of features and user flows), platform choice (web, mobile, or both), design quality expectations, and timeline urgency. Third-party integrations, custom backend logic, and regulatory requirements can also significantly impact cost.
A simple mobile app starts around $15,000-30,000, while a feature-rich app with custom design, real-time features, and cross-platform support can range from $50,000 to $150,000+. The most cost-effective approach is to start with an MVP of your core features and iterate based on user feedback.
Web applications typically range from $8,000 for a basic tool to $100,000+ for complex SaaS platforms. Key variables include the number of user roles, integrations, data complexity, and design quality. Starting with a focused MVP is almost always the smartest path.
Freelancers can be more affordable for simple projects but require more management. Agencies provide a full team and project management but cost more. For MVPs, a productized service like SUUR's MVP in 5 Days offers the best of both: agency quality at a fixed price with fast delivery.
The cheapest approach is to ruthlessly scope down to your core value proposition — the one thing that makes your product worth using. Use no-code tools for non-core features, start with one platform only, and invest in design for the critical user flows. SUUR's Product Sprint starts at $9,000 flat — designed and coded in about five business days.
A focused MVP can be built in 1-4 weeks. A full v1 product typically takes 3-6 months. Complex platforms with multiple user types, integrations, and advanced features can take 6-12+ months. The key is starting with the smallest version that delivers value, then iterating.