We deliver MVP development services for pre-seed founders, Series A teams, and corporate venture studios. ScalaCode is an ISO 9001:2015 certified product studio. 13+ years of build experience and 250+ senior engineers on staff. Our portfolio has served clients in 45+ countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. AWS Advanced Tier Partner. Clutch and GoodFirms verified.
You may be validating a B2C app, launching a B2B SaaS, building a two-sided marketplace, or testing a vertical AI product. We ship in 8 to 12 weeks. Our work is judged by the metrics that matter: time to first user, weekly active retention, and cost per acquisition.
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MVP development services build the smallest viable product that proves a market hypothesis. The work covers product scoping, architecture design, sprint engineering, deployment, and a stabilization period. Founders use MVP development services to compress the time from concept to first paying user, validate product-market fit, and reach the next funding milestone with shipped software.
React or Next.js frontends with Node.js backends and Postgres databases. Deployed on Vercel or AWS in 6 to 8 weeks. Stripe billing wired in at launch.
Flutter or React Native builds running on iOS and Android from day one. Single code base with native modules where the product needs them. App Store submission included.
Two-sided platforms with Stripe Connect split payouts, KYC through Persona, escrow handling, and ratings. Built for real transaction volume from week one.
Multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing on Stripe, role-based access control, and SSO through Clerk or Auth0 from sprint one. Admin dashboards and audit logs included.
LLM applications with retrieval-augmented generation and fine-tuning on GPT-4 or Claude 3. Vector databases like Pinecone or Weaviate. Prompt evaluation harnesses for quality control.
Smart contracts on Ethereum, Polygon, or Solana with custodial or non-custodial wallet integration. Audited Solidity code, gas optimization, and ERC-20 token standards supported.
A product lead and a designer run user interviews. They define the v1 feature set and lock the scope. You leave with a Notion brief and a signed statement.
System diagrams, database schema, API contracts, and Figma user flows are drafted. Stack decisions are documented with rationale for your investors and future engineers to read.
Two-week sprints with demo calls every Friday. CI/CD pipelines on GitHub Actions. Staging environments are live from sprint one. You see working software every two weeks.
Production deploy, analytics through Mixpanel or PostHog, and error tracking on Sentry. A 30-day post-launch stabilization window. We hand off documentation and full code ownership.
Rate transparency. Hourly $13 to $25. Monthly $1,200 to $4,000. No surprise change orders billed mid-sprint.
13+ years building product MVPs across fintech, healthcare, retail, and B2B SaaS verticals worldwide.
Senior engineers run delivery on every project. No interns are billed to your project. No shadow staffing.
IP transfer on day one through a signed work-for-hire clause embedded in the master contract.
Investor-friendly tech stack and engineering documentation, ready for technical due diligence at Series A round.
Vendors who hedge here typically slip to 16 to 20 weeks.
The lead engineer on your sprint should have shipped to production at scale.
Master Service Agreements should grant full IP on day one, not at project completion.
System diagrams, API contracts, and stack rationale are required for investor diligence.
React, Next.js, Node.js, Postgres, and AWS are familiar to technical investors.
30 day post-launch bug-fix coverage is standard. Less than 14 days is a red flag.
Ask how the partner handles scope changes between sprints.
A locked feature list, a fixed price, and a fixed timeline. Best for founders with a clear v1 specification and budget approval already in place.
A pod of engineers, designer, and product manager assigned full time. Monthly billing with flexible scope, ideal for iterative product discovery and post-launch growth.
We audit the existing code base, document the gaps, and rebuild or extend the stack. A shippable state is delivered in 4 to 6 weeks.
| Dimension | ScalaCode | Marketplace devs | In-house hire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $13 to $25 hourly. $1,200 to $4,000 monthly. | $25 to $80 hourly. Variable rates. | $90,000+ annual salary plus benefits and equity. |
| Speed | 8 to 12 weeks to MVP launch. | 12 to 24 weeks with frequent restarts. | 3 to 6 months to hire and ramp. |
| Senior engineer involvement | Senior engineers lead every sprint. | Often juniors with limited oversight. | Depends on the single hire profile. |
| IP transfer | Day one in master contract. | Often disputed at handover. | Clean inside your employment contract. |
| Post-launch support | 30-day stabilization plus retainer. | Rarely included in scope. | Tied to retention of the hire. |
Typical MVP build structures and cost bands across the startup ecosystem. These figures represent observed market ranges for production MVP work, not ScalaCode quotes.
| MVP Type | Typical Build Time | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Web MVP (B2C) | 6 to 8 weeks | $40K to $80K |
| Mobile MVP (single platform) | 8 to 10 weeks | $60K to $120K |
| Marketplace MVP | 12 to 16 weeks | $100K to $250K |
| SaaS MVP (multi-tenant) | 10 to 14 weeks | $80K to $180K |
| AI-powered MVP | 12 to 16 weeks | $90K to $200K |
| Web3 MVP | 14 to 20 weeks | $120K to $300K |
Lending platforms, neo-banking apps, payment rails, and wealth management tools.
Telehealth platforms, patient portals, and HIPAA-aware clinical applications.
Course delivery, live tutoring platforms, and professional certification engines.
D2C storefronts, loyalty apps, and Shopify Plus extensions and themes.
Booking engines, itinerary planners, and supplier and inventory portals.
Workflow tools, internal admin platforms, and analytics dashboards.
Two to five years of relevant build experience.
$13-$15/hr
Five to eight years and product ownership.
$18-$20/hr
Eight-plus years and system architecture authority.
$23-$25/hr
For support and incremental feature build.
$1,200-$1,500/month
For full-time MVP delivery and review.
$2,200-$2,800/month
Including architecture and team leadership.
$3,200-$4,000/month
Fixed-scope MVP packages typically land between $18,000 and $60,000. Final pricing depends on feature depth, third-party integrations, and target timeline.
All rates are billed in USD. We accept wire, Stripe, and Wise for global founders. Net 15 invoicing on retainer contracts. Milestone billing on fixed-scope builds. A signed master service agreement covers the engagement.
I looked around at several developers to compare costs, but they didn’t fit within my budget. Finally, I reached out to a company in India called ScalaCode. We set up several online meetings over a couple of weeks and came up with an app that did exactly what I wanted within my budget. I can confidently say that ScalaCode has been an excellent choice for me.
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Founder of RM EPOSIn this heartfelt testimonial, James Ellis, the founder of TipStars, shares his transformative experience working with ScalaCode. He highlights how ScalaCode's expert team helped turn his vision of a tipping platform for artists and art lovers into a reality. James praises their innovative approach, dedication, and seamless project execution, which played a crucial role in the success of TipStars. This platform now empowers artists and enhances the experience for art enthusiasts, thanks to ScalaCode's exceptional development skills.
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Owner, Artist-Tipping PlatformScalaCode provides great results, uplifting the collaborative experience with their impressive project management style. The team always delivers as expected, which is manifested by the length of the ongoing relationship with us. Overall, their services have been impressive.
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Pres. & Chief Strategy Officer - St. Julien CommunicationsI have been working with ScalaCode for almost a year and half now. I have this project 4Sale, it’s a marketplace application. I contacted them for the project and we started around 2021. The company is very responsive and always take the extra mile to help you out. I highly recommend them; if you have a project, contact this company. They always respond on time even though there’s a time difference.
Manuel
CEO, 4SaleThe application was basically built from scratch, and was complicated, as the software was to be integrated with a certain Medical EHR software. As the CEO of SHG, I was very pleased with the services, expertise, and support we received from ScalaCode, from the beginning directly through the first LIVE implementation.
Stephen Holmes
CEO, Steve Homes GroupThe iOS and Android apps exceeded the expectations of the internal team. ScalaCode crafts high-quality products that are easy to use and fit the requirements of the client. The team is technically experienced, hard-working, and knowledgeable.
Carolyn Dare
Director, Empowered AchieverI needed a reliable team on-hand, and ScalaCode delivered. Their excellent availability and project oversight made a big impact.
Faid Lalji
Learn ArenaOur XR project had unique hurdles, but ScalaCode grasped it fast and delivered beyond expectations with excellent collaboration.
Alessandro
CEO / Founder (XR Company)Most MVPs ship in 8 to 12 weeks. Simple web MVPs can launch in 6 weeks. Marketplaces and AI products usually run 10 to 14 weeks depending on integrations.
A fixed-scope MVP typically lands between $18,000 and $60,000. Dedicated team engagements run $1,200 to $4,000 per engineer per month based on seniority.
You do. IP transfers to your company on day one through a work-for-hire clause. No licensing strings, no royalties, and full source code ownership from launch.
Yes. We run a 2-week clickable prototype phase in Figma with limited backend stubs. You can validate the user flow with real users before sprint one begins.
A 30-day post-launch stabilization window is included with every fixed-scope build. After that, founders move to a monthly retainer for new features and bug fixes.
Yes. About 60% of our MVP clients are non-technical founders. A product lead translates your vision into specifications, with weekly demo calls scheduled.
Pivots are common in week 6 to 8 once real users start testing. Our sprint model lets you redirect scope at any sprint boundary without renegotiation.
Our XR project had unique hurdles, but ScalaCode grasped it fast and delivered beyond expectations with excellent collaboration.
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