How much does a startup MVP cost?

Existing custom web application guidance starts from $5,000. Your proposal depends on screens, permissions, integrations, data migration, and release requirements. Hosting and third-party subscriptions are separate unless specified.

How long does development take?

Existing web application guidance is typically 3–8 weeks, depending on scope. Discovery establishes the estimate and milestones for your product; complex integrations or approval dependencies may need longer.

Who will I work with?

Work directly with Vimal Gandhi to review requirements, agree on scope, and plan delivery. Review the About page and documented portfolio projects for relevant experience.

Will I receive the source code?

Code ownership, repository access, deployment notes, and handover conditions are documented in the proposal. Confirm these arrangements before work starts.

Do you provide support after launch?

Maintenance and new features can be arranged separately. Agree on the support scope and response expectations before launch.

Gandhi Tech Services

Custom Software Development for Startups

Build a focused MVP, SaaS application, or internal tool with Gandhi Tech. Work directly with Vimal Gandhi to define the core user journey, choose practical integrations, and plan a maintainable release.

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Glee Hospitality website project preview — related web development work by Gandhi Tech

Key takeaways

Validate one core customer workflow before adding secondary features. Define what a user must complete and how you will measure success.
Use an existing platform when it fits. Choose custom development for workflows, integrations, or product behavior that need a tailored implementation.
Existing web application guidance starts at $5,000 with typical timelines of 3–8 weeks. These are planning estimates, not a promise for every startup MVP.
Agree on acceptance criteria, code ownership, deployment access, and ongoing support before development starts.

Work directly with Vimal Gandhi. Review the related case study below for documented implementation experience.

Is this right for your project?

Who this service helps

Founders who have a defined customer problem and need a working product to test with users. If an existing platform meets your needs, configure it first; custom software makes sense when your workflow or integration requirements need capabilities it cannot provide.

Types of custom software development for startups projects

SaaS MVPs
Customer portals
Internal workflow tools
Booking and onboarding flows

What the engagement can include

Focused MVP scope and acceptance criteria
User accounts and role-based workflows
API and business-system integrations
Deployment notes and source-code handover as agreed

Technology stack

Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, and APIs are options for a web MVP. Select the database, authentication, and hosting around your data, integrations, and maintenance needs rather than adding infrastructure before it is needed.

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Node.js
REST/GraphQL APIs

Project preview

Custom Software Development for Startups portfolio

Glee Hospitality

Developed a fully dynamic hospitality website using Next.js and Tailwind CSS with backend-driven content, technical SEO, scalable blog pages, optimized metadata, and performance improvements for better search visibility and user experience.

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Clear handover

What you receive

Agreed MVP screens and workflows
Source code and access arrangements documented in the proposal
Integration and environment setup notes
Release checklist and technical handover as scoped

Flexible ways to work together

Business model

Scoped MVP

A defined core workflow with agreed deliverables, milestones, and an estimate after discovery.

Phased product delivery

Plan a larger application in stages, with review points before committing to further features.

Post-launch improvements

Arrange maintenance and follow-up development separately as usage and requirements become clearer.

Planning budget and timeline

Budget guidance

Custom web applications start from $5,000. This is existing service guidance, not a fixed MVP quote; integrations, data migration, and security requirements affect the estimate.

Timeline guidance

Custom web applications typically take 3–8 weeks under existing service guidance. Discovery confirms whether your MVP fits that range; reviews and third-party dependencies can extend it.

Security references for your MVP

Discuss applicable checks in the proposal. These references provide planning guidance; citing them does not establish compliance.

NIST Secure Software Development Framework
NIST recommends integrating secure development practices into the software lifecycle. For an MVP, discuss dependency review, release checks, and vulnerability response during scope planning.
OWASP Top 10:2025
OWASP groups 248 common weakness types into 10 web application risk categories in its 2025 edition. Use this awareness guide to discuss access control and configuration risks; it is not a certification or a complete security test.

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