MVP Development Services

I build MVP development for founders who need a real product on a live URL — not a template, not a no-code wrapper, not an agency hand-off chain. One developer owns scoping, design, full-stack build, deployment, and handover.

Short answer: Fixed-scope packages from $800 to $4,500, shipping in 1–8 weeks. Most founders land in the Market-Ready MVP tier (2–4 weeks, from $2,000). See pricing for full package detail.

What you get

Every engagement covers the same foundation:

What changes between packages is depth (number of features, payments, admin panels, integrations), not whether you get a real product.

Custom software, not a template

A custom MVP is software written for your users, your workflow, and your validation question.

If your differentiation lives in a specific user flow — a dashboard, a matching algorithm, an AI feature, multi-step onboarding — you usually need custom software. If you only need a landing page and a waitlist, no-code may be enough. I will tell you honestly which camp you are in before we start.

Why web first

For most products, a web MVP validates the same demand as a mobile app at roughly half the cost, with no app-store review cycle between you and your users. You ship a fix in minutes, not days.

Unless your product is inherently mobile (camera, GPS, push-driven habits), web first is the standard recommendation I give on discovery calls. When mobile is needed later, I use React Native and Expo — one codebase, same backend.

Engagement models and timeline

Three fixed-scope tiers:

Core Sprint (1–2 weeks)

• One core user flow
• Simple auth and database
• Live deployed product
• Full source code handover

Best for: validating a single hypothesis fast.

Market-Ready MVP (2–4 weeks, most popular)

• Everything in Core Sprint
• 3–4 key features
• Payment integration (Stripe / Polar)
• Responsive dashboard

Best for: early traction, user feedback, pre-seed demos.

Scalable Platform (4–8 weeks)

• Everything in Market-Ready MVP
• Complex API integrations
• Multi-tenant architecture
• Admin and analytics panel
• Performance-tuned backend when needed

Best for: products with real complexity from day one.

Full feature lists and prices: MVP development pricing.

My process

1. Discovery: you describe the product and validation goal (email or 30-min call).
2. Written scope: features, timeline, and fixed price before work starts.
3. Build and ship: design, implement, deploy with regular check-ins.
4. Launch and handover: live product, repo, documentation.

I quote fixed-price, fixed-scope — not open-ended hourly billing with a surprise invoice at week twelve.

How AI accelerates the build

I am an AI-native engineer. AI accelerates boilerplate, tests, repetitive UI, and data migrations. I still own architecture, scope, security, and the decisions that are hard to undo. That is how a solo developer delivers output that looks like a small team, without the coordination tax.

Proof: recent builds

I am Ekky Armandi, a self-taught engineer who has been building software for clients for 5+ years (Upwork profile).

Recent MVP-style work:

• Uninote: AI meeting notes SaaS (React, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Stripe)
• OpsGuide: multi-tenant workflow automation platform
• Flaz: scan-to-design catalog tool with auth, canvas, and AI + OCR pipeline — 4 weeks
• Zixelise: render-configuration tool for Blender — ~$2K, 3 months
• Trade Arena: algo-trading dashboard wired to the client’s engine — ~$800, 2 months

More projects in my portfolio.

Who this is for

Good fit:

• Founders with a specific product idea and a clear validation question
• Teams replacing spreadsheet sprawl with a real internal app
• Pre-seed / seed startups who want senior execution without agency overhead

Not a fit:

• Compliance-heavy enterprise rollout on day one (HIPAA, PCI-scoped platforms)
• You want the cheapest hourly rate with no scope definition
• You need a 10-person team from day one for regulatory reasons

Start here

1. Email me with a short product description, target users, and timeline pressure (if any).
2. Or **book a call if you prefer to talk through scope live.

I reply within 1–5 business days with an honest fit check, including if no-code or a smaller sprint makes more sense.

Related

• Custom software development: web apps and business software beyond the MVP stage
• AI system and integration services: RAG, agents, and AI features in production
• Solo developer vs MVP agency: honest comparison before you choose a model
• MVP development cost guide: market ranges and budget framework
• MVP development pricing: full pricing table

FAQ

How is this different from hiring an agency?

You work directly with the person who scopes, builds, and deploys. No account managers, no junior padding, no design-by-committee. See solo developer vs MVP agency.

Do I own the code?

Yes. Your repository, your IP, documented handover.

What stack do you use?

I pick what fits the product: Python (FastAPI, Django), TypeScript (Node, React, Astro), Go, or Java Spring Boot for heavier backends. Default for web MVPs is React + FastAPI + Postgres.

What happens after launch?

You can operate the product yourself or hire internally. I offer follow-on iterations and support when you need them, but the MVP is designed to stand on its own at delivery.

How long does an MVP web app take to build?

2 to 8 weeks depending on scope. One-flow tools land near 2 to 4 weeks; multi-feature products with payments and dashboards near 4 to 8.