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This is written from a Bengaluru agency's actual project experience, so the numbers reflect what an India-based team charges rather than a US rate card converted down. It grounds the whole conversation in real tiers: a lean prototype at $1,000 to $3,000, a production MVP at $3,000 to $8,000, a B2B SaaS MVP at $8,000 to $15,000, plus an honest note on hidden costs like maintenance and hosting. A good first read to calibrate whether a quote you have been given is in the sane range before you negotiate.

How Much Does It Really Cost to Build an MVP in 2025?

From Startupbricks by Suresh, Startupbricks ~15 min read

• MVP cost is a range, not a figure: expect roughly $3,000 to $8,000 for a real production MVP built with an India-based team, more for AI or marketplace complexity.
• India developer rates in the $25 to $60 an hour band are why the same build costs a fraction of a US or UK quote, so compare like for like when a vendor's number looks high.
• Budget another 15 to 25 percent on top of the build for maintenance, hosting, and post-launch iteration, because those costs are real and usually left out of the headline quote.