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What are you building?

Select the service type that best matches your project.

Understanding Project Costs

Software project costs vary wildly depending on who builds it. A simple MVP costs $5,000 with us, $15,000-25,000 from a freelancer, and $50,000-100,000 from an agency. The difference isn't quality — it's overhead, speed, and pricing model.

Fixed vs Hourly

Hourly billing incentivizes slow delivery. Every question, every revision, every meeting adds to your bill. Fixed pricing means we eat the risk — you know the total cost before we write a line of code.

Scope Drives Cost

The #1 cost driver is scope — not technology, not team size. A 4-feature MVP costs 60% less than a 7-feature one. Ruthless prioritization is the best way to reduce cost without sacrificing quality.

Build-Measure-Learn

Ship the smallest viable version, get real user feedback, then invest more. A $5K MVP that validates demand saves you from a $50K product nobody wants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are these estimates?+
Our estimates are based on 50+ delivered projects across all five service types. Industry ranges reflect real quotes from agencies and freelancers. Our fixed prices are what we actually charge — no hidden fees or scope-creep surcharges.
Why is HouseofMVPs so much cheaper than agencies?+
Three reasons: (1) We're a lean team with no enterprise overhead. (2) We use battle-tested boilerplates and AI-assisted development to ship faster. (3) We charge fixed prices, not hourly — so we're incentivized to be efficient, not slow.
What's included in the fixed price?+
Everything needed to go live: architecture, development, testing, deployment, CI/CD setup, and 30 days of post-launch support. You own 100% of the source code. We don't charge for revisions during the build — only scope changes.
How does the complexity tier work?+
Simple = 3-4 core features with basic UI. Medium = 5-7 features with polished UI and multiple integrations. Complex = 8+ features with custom design, advanced business logic, and extensive integrations. Most MVPs start at Simple or Medium.
Can I mix service types (e.g., MVP + AI agent)?+
Yes — many projects combine types. An AI-powered SaaS is an MVP + AI Agent hybrid. Use this estimator for the primary type, then book a scope review to price the full project. Combined projects often cost less than the sum of individual estimates.
Why does rush delivery cost 35% more?+
Rush delivery requires dedicated resources, parallel workstreams, and weekend availability. The premium covers the opportunity cost of other projects we defer. For most founders, standard (3-4 weeks) is the sweet spot between speed and cost.
What if my project doesn't fit these categories?+
These five categories cover 95% of projects we see. If yours is truly unique — blockchain, hardware integration, regulatory compliance — book a free scope review and we'll build a custom estimate.
Do you offer payment plans?+
Yes. Standard terms are 50% upfront, 50% on delivery. For projects over $10,000, we offer 3-payment plans: 40% upfront, 30% at midpoint, 30% on delivery. We accept bank transfer and credit card via Polar.

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