“How much does an MVP cost?”
It’s one of the most common questions founders ask us — and the internet gives terrible, outdated advice.

Some say $500, others say $50,000… and both answers can be technically “true,” depending on what you’re building.

So we’re going deep.
This guide explains realistic 2025 MVP pricing based on 60+ MVPs we’ve built using Bubble, React, Next.js, Supabase, and AI automation.

By the end, you’ll know exactly:

• what your MVP might cost
• which stack fits your budget
• how long it should take
• how to avoid overpaying as a founder

Let’s get into it.

💵 1. The Truth: Most MVPs in 2025 Cost Between $4,000 and $15,000

This range covers 90% of early-stage MVPs, including:

• SaaS dashboards
• booking systems
• membership apps
• marketplaces
• AI-powered apps
• CRM tools
• simple mobile apps

The exact price depends on scope + stack.

Here’s what founders pay based on real projects we've delivered:

If you’re seeing quotes above $20k for an MVP, that’s often agency overhead, not actual build complexity.

🟣 2. Bubble MVP Pricing — Fastest + Most Budget-Friendly

If you’re looking for a fast, affordable MVP, Bubble is usually the best choice.

Typical Bubble MVP Includes:

• user authentication
• workflows + automations
• dashboards
• payment integration (Stripe)
• email / notifications
• responsive design
• admin panel

Bubble MVP Cost in 2025:

$4,000–$7,000

When you should choose Bubble:

• You want to validate fast
• You want predictable costs
• You need internal tools, SaaS, or portals
• You want a developer who can ship fast

This is why founders often search for a Bubble developer specifically — the speed/price ratio is unmatched.

⚛️ 3. React / Next.js MVP Pricing — Best for Long-Term Scale

Choose React/Next.js if:

• your idea needs custom logic
• you want a long-term scalable system
• you want advanced performance
• your app will eventually raise funding or scale to thousands of users

React MVP Cost in 2025:

$8,000–$20,000
(depending on APIs, auth complexity, mobile support, etc.)

React MVPs take more time — but are better for high-growth startups.

Founders often start with Bubble to validate → then rebuild in React once funded.

🤖 4. AI-Powered MVP Pricing — The 2025 Trend

AI apps (OpenAI, Claude, ElevenLabs, embeddings, vector search) are the fastest-growing category we build.

AI MVP Cost:

$5,000–$12,000 depending on complexity.

Includes:

• prompt engineering
• vector database
• chat UI or automation
• API integration
• onboarding + admin tools

If you're building an AI SaaS, you're in a great market — investors love it.

📉 5. How to Avoid Overpaying for Your MVP

Here are the biggest mistakes that cost founders money:

❌ Writing a 40-page requirements doc

You only need core features.

❌ Starting with React when Bubble is enough

You’re burning budget too early.

❌ No wireframes

Sketch your app — even on paper — to save 20–30% in dev time.

❌ Hiring slow freelancers

Speed matters. Drawn-out projects cost more.

❌ Building features users don’t need yet

Your MVP should solve one core problem, nothing more.

Rule:

If a feature doesn’t help test your idea, cut it.

🧰 6. What A Good MVP Proposal Should Include

When hiring an MVP developer (Bubble or React), look for proposals that include:

• clear scope
• fixed timeline
• fixed pricing
• milestone breakdown
• communication structure
• ownership + handoff plan
• post-launch support

If a developer can’t explain their process clearly, walk away.

📈 7. What Founders Actually Spend After Launch

MVP is just the beginning.

Typical additional costs:

• hosting: $29–$99/mo
• email/SMS: $10–$50/mo
• post-launch improvements: $300–$1,000/mo
• scaling/server upgrades (React/Supabase): varies

Bubble is the cheapest to maintain early.
React becomes cheaper long-term.

🎯 8. So… What Will Your MVP Cost?

Here’s the blunt truth:

You don’t need $30k to test your idea.
You need a focused MVP built by someone who knows how to ship fast.

If you want:

💜 Fast delivery + affordable → Bubble MVP

⚛️ Custom logic + long-term scaling → React/Next.js MVP

🤖 AI automation → Bubble + AI or React + AI

We’ve built 60+ products for founders worldwide using this exact strategy.

🤝 Want a Free MVP Estimate?

If you're exploring your first MVP — or rebuilding after a failed dev experience — we can help.

We’ll tell you:

• the right tech stack
• the realistic cost
• how long it will take
• how much you should not spend
• mistakes to avoid

👉 Email: douglas@jetbuildstudio.com

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👉 Book a call: https://jetbuildstudio.zohobookings.com

We build Bubble, React, Next.js, and AI-powered MVPs in 3–6 weeks — with fixed pricing and weekly demos.

Let’s build something founders and investors love.

— Douglas Maringa
Founder, JetBuild Studio