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MVP Development

Your first workflow live in two weeks. Not a prototype you'll rewrite in six months.

We pick one core workflow of your product and put it into production in two weeks. Real users can use it. Then you find out what they actually do with it, and we build the next thing from what you learn. Full MVP development typically runs 6 to 12 weeks. We've built our own products this way. We'll do it with you.

2
Weeks to First Workflow Live
25+
Products Shipped
80%+
Client Retention
100%
Code Ownership

Your runway is ticking. You need builders, not promises.

You've got the vision. Maybe the funding too. What you don't have is six months to hire a team, three months to onboard them, and patience for a prototype that falls apart under real users.

You need a team that can start now, ship something real in weeks, and stick around after launch, not disappear when the invoice clears.

The two-week workflow sprint

Twelve weeks is the usual wait before you see anything working. We think that is too long to go without evidence. So we pick one core workflow, agree exactly what it covers before anyone writes code, and put it in production in two weeks. Not a prototype. Not a clickable mockup. Something deployed that your users can actually use.

Two weeks is short enough that you can afford to be wrong. That is the point.

What fits in two weeks

One core workflow, end to end. Real authentication, real data, deployed to production. For Eitoss we built an industrial data analysis workflow covering 40+ parameters, with time-period comparison, tables, graphs, and comparison against other custom flows. That took two weeks.

What doesn't fit in two weeks

A whole product. Multi-role permission systems, payments plus compliance work, native mobile alongside web, or anything gated behind a long third-party integration. We'll tell you which of these you're asking for before you commit, not halfway through.

We agree the scope first

Before development starts we define exactly which workflow gets built, what "done" means, and how many people it takes. A complex workflow needs more people to hit two weeks. That is our problem to solve, and it is settled upfront, so there is no surprise on the invoice.

You own it from day one

Code, infrastructure, accounts. All yours from the first commit, not handed over at the end if things go well.

Then the part most agencies skip: find out if anyone uses it

Plenty of startups build every feature on the list and still don't grow. Users end up using two or three things out of twenty. The teams that get somewhere ship one workflow, watch how people actually use it, and decide the next step from what they see.

So once your workflow is live, we push you to put it in front of real users before we build anything else. What they do with it decides the next set of features and the next timeline. Not the original feature list.

Our milestone isn't "the code shipped." It's "the workflow shipped and people are using it." We've built and run our own products, so we can help you read what comes back.

This is the pace we already work at

AI form builder in 5 days

In Formester, building a form meant dragging and dropping every element, and how long it took depended on the size of the form and the UI work involved. We added AI so you describe what you need in plain language, including the logic and the layout, and the form is built in 15 seconds. That feature took 5 days.

Eitoss analytics workflow in 2 weeks

An industrial data analysis workflow across 40+ parameters, with comparison over time periods, tables and graphs, and comparison against other custom flows. Two weeks, in production.

Payment gateways in under a week

Payment gateway integration in Formester, live in less than a week.

Google Sheets integration in under 3 days

Connecting Formester to external apps like Google Sheets took less than three days.

We build it like it's ours. Because we've built our own.

We created Formester. Our own SaaS product, live and growing with real users and a 4.7 rating on G2. That taught us what it actually feels like to ship something you care about. The anxiety of launch day. The trade-offs between speed and quality. The difference between a demo and a product.

We bring that same ownership to your MVP:

Production-quality from day one.

Clean code, proper architecture, CI/CD pipeline. Built to grow, not to be thrown away.

Honest guidance on scope.

We'll tell you what to build first and what can wait. Not to bill less. Because we want you to succeed faster.

You own everything.

Your code, your product, your freedom. Full ownership from day one, documented and ready for your future in-house team.

We don't disappear after launch.

Eitoss started as an MVP we shipped in 3 months. They raised funding. Two years later, we're still building together.

Case Study

Eitoss: MVP in 3 months. Raised funding. Still building together.

Eitoss came to us with a product vision and a timeline. We scoped the MVP together, had a demoable product in 8 weeks, and launched into production in 3 months.

They used that product to raise funding. And then they kept building with us, not because they had to, but because the partnership worked. Two years later, we're still growing the product together.

That's not a vendor relationship. That's what partnership looks like.

How it works

1

Discovery and scoping (1-2 weeks)

We understand your vision, define what the MVP actually needs, and create a technical plan with a realistic timeline and budget. No guesswork.

2

Design and architecture (1 week)

UI/UX wireframes, technical architecture, stack selection. The foundation matters.

3

Build sprints (4-8 weeks)

Two-week sprints with a working demo at the end of each one. You see real progress every two weeks, not just status updates.

4

Launch prep (1 week)

Deployment, monitoring, documentation, handoff. Ready for real users.

5

Post-launch support (2 weeks included)

Bug fixes and critical issues after launch, because launching is just the beginning.

What you get

Our MVP development services cover the whole build, from scoping the minimum viable product through to a production launch you own outright. As an MVP software development company we handle the engineering, the architecture and the deployment, so you are not stitching together freelancers.

  • Product scoping and feature prioritization, what to build first, what to skip
  • Technical architecture and stack selection
  • UI/UX wireframes (we recommend a dedicated designer for pixel-perfect design)
  • Full-stack development
  • Testing and QA
  • Cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • CI/CD pipeline setup
  • 2 weeks of post-launch support
  • Complete documentation and code handoff. It's your product

The details

Timeline
First workflow live in 2 weeks · full MVP 6-12 weeks
Team
2-4 engineers + 1 project lead
Pricing
$25-80 per hour depending on complexity · scope and team size agreed before we start
Code ownership
100% yours from day one

Built for builders

For funded startups

You've got the vision and the funding. We'll be the team that brings it to life. Fixed-price and milestone-based options keep your budget predictable while your product takes shape.

MVP development for startups

If you are pre-seed or seed and every week of runway counts, the two-week workflow sprint gets something real in front of users before you spend the rest of the budget. You learn whether the idea holds up while you still have room to change direction. More on MVP development for startups.

For non-technical founders

You don't need a CTO yet. You need a team that feels like co-founders. We'll translate your vision into a technical plan, guide you through every decision, and build it with you. Milestone-based pricing so you know exactly what you're getting at every step.

Products we've shipped

Eitoss

MVP in 3 months. Raised funding. Still building together.

Demoable product in 8 weeks. Live in production in 3 months. They raised funding and we're still their engineering team 2+ years later.

Formester

Our own SaaS. 1,000+ users. 4.8 rating.

We built our own product from scratch. It taught us what real ownership feels like. We bring that same care to every MVP we build.

Want AI inside your MVP? See AI development services. Already built a prototype with AI (Lovable, Bubble, Cursor) and hit the wall? We take AI-built apps to production with AI App Rescue.

They don't wait to be asked.
"Acorn Globus is a gifted team with a rare combination of attention to detail and an overall sense for the big picture. They are very passionate about what they do and come up proactively with improvement ideas."
Enzo Zadrima
Enzo Zadrima
CTO, Viewber

MVP development services that ship a real product in 6 to 12 weeks

Founders often ask which agencies can actually prototype and ship an MVP in 12 weeks. We can, and we do it regularly. Our MVP development services cover the whole build: scoping, architecture, full-stack development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support, all from one team that owns the outcome.

As an MVP development company that builds real products under 12 weeks, we hold your first version to the same standard as our own SaaS, Formester. You get production-ready code you own outright, not a throwaway prototype, and the same team can keep building with you after launch. For the full playbook on scope, cost, and timelines, read our MVP development guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to build an MVP?
You get one core workflow live in production in 2 weeks. A full MVP takes 6 to 12 weeks from kickoff to launch, with a demoable product usually around 8 weeks. That is the timeline we hit with Eitoss, whose full MVP went live in 3 months. The exact timeline depends on scope, which we agree with you before development starts.
Can you build an MVP in 2 weeks?
We can put one core workflow of your product into production in 2 weeks, and that is a real deployed workflow your users can use, not a prototype. A complete MVP with every workflow takes longer, usually 6 to 12 weeks. We tell you exactly which parts fit into the 2 weeks before you commit. As an example, we built an industrial data analysis workflow for Eitoss covering 40+ parameters with time-period comparison, tables and graphs in 2 weeks.
Can an agency deliver an MVP in 4, 6 or 8 weeks?
It depends entirely on how many workflows the MVP contains. We put the first core workflow in production in 2 weeks, and most full MVPs land between 6 and 12 weeks. If someone promises your entire product in 4 weeks without seeing the scope, ask which workflows they are leaving out. We agree the scope in writing first so the timeline means something.
What is rapid MVP development?
Rapid MVP development means shipping the smallest useful piece of your product quickly so you can learn from real users, rather than building every feature before launch. In practice that is our 2-week workflow sprint: one core workflow, in production, then you test it with users and we decide the next step from what they actually do.
How much does MVP development cost per hour?
Our rate is $25 to $80 per hour depending on the complexity of the project and its dependencies. A 2-week workflow sprint is around 80 hours at a team size of one, and more when a complex workflow needs more people. Team size and total hours are agreed with you before development starts, so there are no surprises. This prices one workflow, not an entire product.
What does an MVP from AcornGlobus include?
Product scoping and feature prioritization, technical architecture and stack selection, UI/UX wireframes, full-stack development, testing and QA, cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD pipeline setup, 2 weeks of post-launch support, and complete documentation with a full code handoff. You own everything, code and IP, from day one.
Will my MVP be production-ready, or just a prototype?
Production-ready. We build with clean code, proper architecture, and a CI/CD pipeline from day one, so your MVP can handle real users and scale as you grow, not something you'll have to rewrite in six months. We hold it to the same standard we use for our own SaaS product, Formester.
How much does MVP development cost?
We work on a fixed-price or capped time-and-materials basis, so you know your budget before we start. Cost depends on scope and team size (typically 2-4 engineers plus a project lead). During discovery we help you decide what to build first and what can wait, not to bill less, but so you launch faster with a leaner first version.
I'm a non-technical founder. Can you still work with me?
Yes. Many of our MVP clients are non-technical or first-time founders who don't have a CTO yet. We translate your vision into a technical plan, guide you through each decision, and use milestone-based pricing so you always know what you're getting at every step.
What happens after the MVP launches?
You get 2 weeks of post-launch support for bug fixes and critical issues included. After that, many founders continue with us to keep building: adding features, scaling, and maintaining the product. Eitoss raised funding on their MVP and we are still their engineering team more than two years later.
Which agencies can prototype and ship an MVP in 12 weeks?
We can. Most of our MVPs go from kickoff to a demoable product in about 8 weeks and to a production launch within 6 to 12 weeks. Eitoss is one example: we scoped their MVP, had a demo in 8 weeks, and launched in 3 months, and they raised funding on it. The exact timeline depends on scope, which we define with you during discovery.
Why choose an MVP development company over freelancers?
An MVP development company gives you a full team, not a single freelancer: engineers, a project lead, and shared accountability for shipping on time. If one person is out, the build does not stop. You also get production-quality architecture, documentation, and full code ownership from day one, so the MVP is ready to scale instead of something you rewrite later.

Your idea deserves a real product, not a throwaway prototype.

Tell us what you're building. We'll have an honest conversation about scope, timeline, and what your MVP actually needs. No sales pitch, no inflated estimates. If we're the right fit, we'll scope it together.