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A guide for non-technical founders

Turn Your App Idea Into an MVP — Without Becoming a Developer

You can start with an idea rather than a technical specification. GrekTech works with founders moving from an idea, wireframes or a prototype to a real product, with direct communication about the decisions that shape the build.

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Describe the problem in everyday language

Explain who will use the app, what they need to do and how they solve that problem today. You do not need to choose a programming language to describe a useful customer journey.

Make the idea visible before building

Scope defines what the first version includes. A prototype makes the experience tangible so you can discuss screens and steps before full implementation. Use that stage to distinguish essential behavior from ideas for later releases.

Understand what the build includes

Depending on the package, deliverables include product scope, interface design, a working frontend and backend, testing and release preparation. The frontend is what users interact with; the backend handles the data and product rules behind it.

Agree on responsibilities before launch

The package pages explain the planned deliverables and approximate timeline. Ownership, hosting responsibilities, support and future maintenance belong in the written project agreement. Ask about these before commissioning the build rather than assuming every package includes ongoing support.

From idea to launch

  1. Idea

    Clarify the problem, the customer and what success should look like.

  2. Scope

    Choose the essential release, technical approach and priorities.

  3. Prototype

    Make the experience tangible before full implementation.

  4. Build

    Engineer the product in focused, reviewable increments.

  5. Test

    Verify the core journeys, edge cases and release behavior.

  6. Launch

    Prepare production, release the product and plan the next iteration.

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Current MVP packages

A practical
starting point.

Starting prices and typical ranges depend on agreed scope. Open a package for deliverables and approximate timelines.

MVP Starter

From $5,000

A sharply scoped first version designed to prove your product’s central workflow. Starting from $5,000. Final pricing depends on feature scope, platforms, backend requirements, integrations and overall product complexity.

  • Core user journey
  • Focused interface
  • Launch-ready foundation
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Common starting point

Startup MVP

$8,000–15,000

A complete early product with the workflows, backend and integrations needed for a credible launch. Typical investment: $8,000–$15,000. Final pricing depends on scope, platforms, integrations and product complexity.

  • Backend and integrations
  • Analytics readiness
  • Optional AI assistant or automation
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Advanced MVP

$15,000–25,000+

A more advanced MVP for products that require complex features, third-party integrations, custom logic and scalable architecture. Typical investment: $15,000–$25,000+. Final pricing depends on scope and technical complexity.

  • Advanced product workflows
  • Custom AI features or recommendations
  • Production-minded architecture
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Compare MVP pricing · Building a web or SaaS product?

See what was built

Grek Factory demonstrates guided app creation, assistant-led editing and live preview, with public Early Access and export status documented in its case study. Zulin Cleaning shows service-business workflows and Stripe integration, with its remaining launch task stated openly.

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Before MVP Development

Need clarity
before you commit?

Not ready to invest thousands in development? Start with a practical MVP Blueprint for $299: feature priorities, technical direction, a roadmap and a preliminary budget range.

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Questions & answers

Before you
start building.

Can I approach GrekTech with only an app idea?

Yes. An idea, a rough flow or a prototype can all be starting points. Explain the intended users and the main workflow in your project estimate request.

Do I need to write a technical specification first?

You can begin with the problem and the user journey. Product scope and release planning are included in the published MVP package deliverables.

What happens after the first release?

The process includes planning the next iteration. Ongoing development, maintenance and support should be defined in a separate agreed scope; the website does not promise a standard support duration.

Plan your first release

Useful answers
for founders.

Explore scope, budget and the path from idea to launch.

Your first release

Bring the idea.
Define the scope.

Share who the product is for, the main workflow and where the work stands today.

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