MVP Development Services We Offer
Opportunities to start MVP product development with us
MVP development
We handle the full MVP development cycle from UX/UI design to deployment. We also look ahead and create an MVP in a way that allows you to easily turn it into a full-fledged solution in the future.
MVP technical consulting
Backed by our technical expertise, we can help you choose a relevant technology stack, and then prioritize features and integrations, so you can allocate available resources and budget effectively.
MVP team extension
We provide experienced specialists who are ready to join MVP development at any stage to speed up the process and finish it on time.
Post-MVP development
After the successful release of your MVP, we continue to work on its extension and step-by-step transformation into a feature-rich solution. We help you create a roadmap, add new features, and develop the next versions of your product.
Main Benefits of MVP building
Reasons to start with product MVP development
Idea validation
MVP software development allows you to see your business idea in action and verify its viability without investing in a full-fledged solution. It also helps you decide whether to continue further development and improve your strategy so that you don’t waste resources on a futureless product.
Attracting investments
An MVP enables you to present your business idea to investors not only as a concept but also as a functioning solution with a core set of features. This way, investors can try your idea, which makes them more confident and more likely to invest in your product.
Market demand research
With an MVP you can understand how users feel about your solution and assess product market fit. This helps you to find the strengths and weaknesses of your solution and, based on user-generated data, make informed decisions on how to enhance it.
Product improvement
As it’s much easier to modify a Minimum Viable Product than a feature-rich solution, you don’t have to rebuild the entire application if its functionality fails to meet market needs. This way, you mitigate unnecessary risks, save resources, and get the most out of a full-fledged product release.
Cost-effective approach
As an MVP includes just several core features, its development time and cost are significantly lower compared to an off-the-shelf solution. And with the ability to test an idea, you can avoid overspending on creating extra features that lack confirmed user demand, which in turn reduces the overall cost of a final solution.
Fast product launch
Developing an MVP takes around 3-6 months, which allows you to quickly enter the market with a pilot version, attract early adopters, and rapidly get feedback. You can even make an initial profit and spend it on further product development.
MVP Building Steps
How we perform MVP development for startups
Step 1. Discovery
First, we analyze business needs, discuss your vision of an MVP, and agree on the core functionality. Then, based on our expertise and your requirements, we choose a beneficial tech stack, define a team and methodology, and set timelines.
Step 2. Design
Before starting the development process on an MVP, we project its architecture to ensure flawless future scalability. Also, we pay attention to the MVP’s UI/UX design to ensure a user-friendly interface and intuitive navigation.
Step 3. Development
At this step, software developers transform MVP concepts into actual code and create supporting documentation. In addition, each developed unit is covered with testing to guarantee bug-free MVP performance.
Step 4. Delivery
We validate an MVP for compliance with standards and industry regulations as well as provide required integrations. Then, we release an MVP on the chosen platform or environment, which enables you to collect user data.
Types of Engagement Models
Choose the suitable model for MVP development
Full-cycle development team
Under this model, we are responsible for the entire development cycle of an MVP, including project management. We can scale the development team up or down according to business needs and budget constraints, since we are fully responsible for the result. Thus, the startup has an opportunity to delegate technical work and focus on marketing, sales, and management activities.
Startup staff augmentation
We provide you with any required number of highly professional IT specialists with a comprehensive set of skills to temporarily expand your in-house team on demand. In this case, you can directly control the entire development process and take responsibility for team and project management.
Typical MVP Development Team Members
Assemble a full team of specialists or choose only a few developers — everything comes down to you
Software developers
Your team may consist of different types of software engineers depending on the solution you require. These include back-end developers who are responsible for the internal logic of an MVP; front-end developers who are building visual elements; full-stack developers who can handle both the server and the client sides; or mobile developers who create advanced mobile applications.
Project Manager
The project manager goes with you through the entire MVP creation process, connecting you and your development team. The PM translates business requirements into technical tasks, controls budget constraints, and monitors the development team to ensure the project is completed on time. This person also provides you with the latest information, so you can track the progress of MVP development.
UX/UI Designer
A designer is responsible for creating a visually appealing and user-friendly solution that ensures a coherent and consistent user experience, so future users will have no trouble figuring out how an MVP works
Quality Assurance engineer
To ensure flawless performance, a QA engineer creates and implements a testing strategy, verifies the quality and fault-free operation of MVP functionality, and submits test reports.
Technologies We Use for MVP Development
Technical capabilities of our dev teams
| Back-end | Node.js, PHP, Python, .NET, C#, Go, GraphQL |
| Front-end | JavaScript, Angular, React, Vue.js, Typescript, Three.js, Material Design, Semantic UI, Vuetify |
| Mobile |
iOS: Swift, Objective-C |
| Cloud and Databases | MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite, NoSQL, Oracle, Firebase, MS Azure, AWS, GCS |
| Innovative technologies | AR/VR, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence |
| Infrastructure | Docker, Firebase, Digital Ocean |
MVP Development Costs
Factors that affect the total cost of development services for startups
Functional costs
These costs depend on MVP requirements and complexity. An MVP with a minimal set of features has the lowest cost, but it increases as the requirements grow. Functional costs include:
- number and complexity of MVP features;
- design complexity;
- number of on-page interactions;
- technology stack;
- number of supported platforms;
- MVP maintenance.
Organizational costs
This type includes all costs associated with the organization of outsourcing MVP development process:
- team size and expertise;
- location of MVP developers;
- MVP development duration;
- engagement model.
Additional costs
Additional costs are optional and depend on business needs, so your project may not involve such costs:
- third-party integrations;
- MVP scalability requirements;
- compliance with industry or regional regulations;
- technical project validation.
Benefits of MVP Development with HQSoftware
Our experience pave the way for successful MVP app development
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High-level expertise
With our extensive experience of working with startups from just an idea to proof-of-concept stages, we understand what exactly an MVP should include. We also know how to find a balance between the demands of a startup and the requirements for product successful performance. This is confirmed by the results of our clients, who were able to multiply the number of users and went IPO.
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Effective resource allocation
Leveraging our industry-specific knowledge, we not only deliver a high-quality MVP but also help manage resources effectively. Depending on your business goals, we choose the right technology stack and pick a development team to create an MVP in the shortest time and at the lowest cost. We can also provide you with strategic tech advice and help focus on key points necessary for a well-performing MVP.
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Grant assistance
Our practice has included cases where we helped startups receive grants. We can carry out validation of selected technologies, prepare a commercial proposal forecast, document proof of the viability of your MVP, and more. We know the specific criteria of various grant-awarding organizations, so we can help you prepare exactly what is required
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Fast time to market
In our work, we adhere to a proven plan of action and implementation methodology, which reduces the likelihood of any delays. Therefore, in 3-6 months you will receive a high-quality solution with smooth performance.
Customer Stories
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