SaaS MVP
Your first product, ready to demo in 8 weeks
You have the idea. We scope it to the features that matter, build them properly, and hand you a live product with docs and code in your repository.
No agency overhead. No 12-month roadmaps. No wireframes-as-deliverables.
What most MVPs get wrong
Most MVPs are either too big (6 months of engineering for a product that doesn't have users yet) or too small (a landing page with a waitlist that doesn't prove the product works).
The right MVP is the smallest version of your product that a real user can use to do a real thing. Not a prototype. Not a demo. An actual working product you can put in front of customers.
We scope ruthlessly. If a feature doesn't directly deliver the core value, it doesn't make it into the MVP. You'll push back. We'll explain why we're right. Usually you'll agree.
How it works
Week 0
Scoping call (free)
We discuss your idea, users, and goals. I scope it to the features that matter for an MVP. Written estimate within 48 hours.
Week 1
Spec + first working screen
50% deposit. Written project spec signed off. First working screen or endpoint — not a mockup — deployed to staging.
Weeks 2–5
Weekly demos
Every week, 30-minute demo call. You see working software, test it, give feedback. Scope adjustments handled as change orders if needed.
Week 6–8
Final build + deployment
All features complete. Deployed to production. Performance and security review.
Final week
Handoff
Code in your repo, keys in your accounts, docs in your Notion. 2-hour walkthrough call.
Days 1–30
Bug warranty
Any bug in code I wrote, I fix at no charge. No questions about whether it's in scope.
Every MVP includes
Not just code — a complete, handoff-ready product with docs, deployment, and a bug warranty.
- Written project spec before work begins
- User authentication and account management
- Core product workflows (scoped to what matters)
- Database design and API layer
- Deployed to production environment
- Admin dashboard for content/user management
- Stripe billing integration (if applicable)
- Basic analytics (page views, key events)
- Comprehensive README and technical docs
- 2-hour handoff call with screen recording
- 30-day bug warranty
What's out of scope
I'll be upfront about what I don't do rather than take a project I can't deliver properly.
- —Mobile apps (iOS/Android native — this is web-first)
- —Hardware or IoT firmware
- —Blockchain or Web3
- —Marketplaces with complex multi-sided models (unless scoped carefully)
Pricing
All prices are fixed-scope. Final price confirmed in written estimate after scoping call.
Common questions
What counts as an MVP?
An MVP is the smallest version of your product that delivers the core value to your target user. For most SaaS products, that's: auth, the main workflow (2–3 screens), basic account management, and one integration. Not a landing page — a working product.
What tech stack do you use?
Next.js + TypeScript for the frontend/API, PostgreSQL for the database, Tailwind for UI. Auth via Clerk or next-auth. Hosted on Vercel or Railway. This stack is production-proven, well-documented, and easy to hire for later.
Will I be able to extend the code myself?
Yes. The code is TypeScript, fully typed, with meaningful comments and a comprehensive README. I'll do a 2-hour handoff walkthrough. You don't need to be a senior engineer to maintain it.
What if I want to add features after launch?
I offer monthly retainers for ongoing development starting at $2,000/month for 10 hours. Or we can scope new features as separate fixed-price projects.
What if we realize mid-project that we need something different?
We handle scope changes with written change orders. You tell me what you want to change, I give you a revised estimate, we agree before I change the work. No surprises on the invoice.
Do you handle design?
I build functional, clean UIs — not pixel-perfect design agency work. If you have a Figma file, I'll implement it. If you need visual branding, I recommend working with a designer first. Most MVPs don't need a designer.
Ready to build your MVP?
Book a free 30-minute scoping call. We'll define what you need, scope it properly, and send a written estimate within 48 hours.
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