“How much does it cost to build an MVP in 2025?”

Founders ask this every single day — and for good reason.
Some agencies say $40k.
Some offshore teams claim $3k.
Some freelancers quote $15k–$80k for the same project.

The truth is somewhere in the middle, but it depends heavily on:

• Your feature set
• Your timeline
• Whether you use no-code (Bubble) or code (React)
• The experience level of your MVP developer
• Integrations like Stripe, AI, real-time features, etc.

Here’s a clear, founder-friendly breakdown — based on 60+ MVPs we’ve built.

💰 The #1 Cost Factor: How Defined Your Idea Is

Most founders think cost depends on “how complex” the app is.
Partially true — but the bigger factor is:

How clear the product requirements are.

An unclear concept = 3–6 extra weeks
A tight, validated idea = 30–50% cheaper

If you're looking for an MVP developer, the best ones will help you simplify the scope and cut unnecessary features before development begins.

🟣 Bubble MVP Cost (2025)

No-code tools like Bubble dramatically reduce development time — especially for early-stage SaaS, dashboards, marketplaces, and booking platforms.

Average Bubble MVP price in 2025: $4,500 – $12,000

Bubble is ideal for:

• User accounts
• Workflows
• Dashboards
• Marketplaces
• Automations
• Stripe payments
• AI integrations

Bubble lets you launch faster with:

• Lower build cost
• Fewer engineering hours
• Easier iteration
• Faster pivots

This is why many founders looking for a Bubble developer start here first.

🔵 React / Next.js MVP Cost (2025)

Custom React or Next.js MVPs cost more because everything is coded manually.

Average React MVP price in 2025: $12,000 – $40,000

Choose React if:

• Your app needs high scalability
• You expect millions of users
• Real-time features matter
• You need a custom mobile app later
• You have very specific UI/UX demands

Most early-stage founders don’t need React at the beginning — but they often migrate to it after validating on Bubble.

🟣 Hybrid MVP (Bubble Frontend + Supabase/Node Backend)

Hybrid stacks are becoming the 2025 trend because they give:

• Bubble’s speed
• Custom backend power
• Better scalability
• Lower long-term cost

Hybrid MVP price range: $8,000 – $20,000

Perfect when:

• Bubble alone isn’t enough
• You need external APIs
• Your business logic is heavy
• You want to keep Bubble clean/minimal

📊 Cost Breakdown by Complexity (Founder-Friendly Table)

Most founders fall into the $4k–$12k range for their first build.

🧠 “What actually drives the price up?”

Here are the real cost drivers:

✔ Custom dashboards

✔ Messaging or notifications

✔ Real-time updating

✔ AI workflows

✔ Multi-role permissions

✔ Complex booking logic

✔ Multi-step onboarding

✔ Admin tools

✔ Integrations (Stripe, Twilio, OpenAI, etc.)

A good MVP agency or experienced MVP developer will warn you early when something expensive can be simplified.

🕒 Timeline Breakdown (2025 Reality)

Founders often underestimate timeline.

Here are real-world averages:

If someone tells you 1–2 weeks for a complex SaaS, run.

Speed is important — but quality and clean architecture matter more if you don’t want to rebuild everything later.

🎯 Should You Hire a Freelancer, Agency, or In-House Dev?

Freelancers (Cheapest)

Great for:

• Simple MVPs
• Tight budgets
• Quick prototypes

Risk:

• Inconsistent quality
• No long-term support
• Work stops when they disappear

MVP Agencies (Balanced + Reliable)

You get:

• Full team
• Consistent execution
• UI/UX, dev, QA, product
• Faster turnaround
• Long-term support

In-house Developer (Expensive Early)

Great for:

• Post-MVP growth
• Iterations
• Full-time dedication

But:

• Hiring takes months
• Salary = $4k–$15k/month

Most founders start with an MVP agency, validate, then hire in-house later.

🔥 So… how much should YOU budget?

Here’s the simplest breakdown:

✔ Validation-stage founder (no users yet): $3k–$10k

✔ Seed-stage founder with real traction: $10k–$25k

✔ Funded startup scaling aggressively: $20k–$50k+

If you’re not sure where you fall, that’s normal — most founders aren’t.

🚀 Want a Real Quote for Your MVP?

At JetBuild Studio, we’ve built 60+ MVPs using:

• Bubble
• React / Next.js
• Supabase
• AI integrations
• Stripe
• Mobile apps

If you want a real estimate for YOUR MVP, not random numbers:

👉 https://jetbuildstudio.com/contact
👉 douglas@jetbuildstudio.com

We build MVPs in 3–6 weeks, with:

• Transparent pricing
• Weekly demos
• Clear milestones
• Zero fluff

📌 Final Thoughts

Most founders overspend on the wrong things.
Most founders build too much.
Most founders wait too long to talk to a developer.

A good MVP developer doesn’t just “write code” —
they save you months, prevent mistakes, and help you ship faster.

If you’re planning to launch in 2025, now is the time to get clarity.

Let’s build something great.
— Douglas Maringa, JetBuild Studio