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MVP Development

From idea to a working product real users can use, with clear scope, UX/UI, engineering and DevOps, so you launch something real without burning your runway.

We turn ideas into functional MVPs fast, with clear scope, focused features, and readiness for real users.

See our work

8+ years, 60+ projects shipped, 4.97 / 5 across 34 Clutch reviews.

Timeline
8–12 weeks
Team
Senior triad + 1–2 engineers and QA
Best for
Founders, pre-launch
Engagement
Fixed-scope phase
Is this for you

When MVP Development makes sense

This is the right entry point when you recognise the situation below.

  • You have an idea and budget, but no product yet

    You need something real in users' hands quickly, not another deck or throwaway prototype.

  • You need to put something real in front of users, and align stakeholders

    A clear MVP scope, roadmap and budget before you commit to a larger build.

  • You want to de-risk from the start

    A small senior team owning architecture, UX and AI opportunities up front, not after launch.

Who it's for

Built mostly for startup founders.

Probably not the right fit if
  • You need a quick throwaway prototype, not a foundation to build on.
  • You want the cheapest possible developers over senior ownership.
The package

What's included

What this covers, what you get and what changes as a result.

  • 8 to 12 week MVP build

    Core features, real UX/UI and basic analytics, planned as one clear fixed-scope phase.

  • Real UX, not wireframes

    Product flows and a clickable prototype your users can actually navigate.

  • Production-ready engineering

    Clean architecture, automated tests and CI/CD from day one, not bolted on later.

  • Web or mobile from the same team

    Most MVPs launch on the web. When yours needs to be an app, we build it cross-platform in React Native and take it through app-store review to a live listing.

  • Launch and handover

    We deploy to production and hand over documentation, runbooks and repo access so the build is yours.

What you get
  • Scoped backlog and roadmap
  • UX flows and a clickable prototype
  • Working features shipped weekly
  • Automated tests and CI/CD
  • Product analytics wired to sign-up and the core flow
  • Documentation and runbooks
The result

What changes for you

  • A working product deployed to production, with sign-up and the core flow live for real users
  • A scope and budget you can take to investors
  • A clean foundation to scale on, not throwaway code
How it works

From first call to launch

  1. Week 0

    Discovery and scope

    We agree the goal, the must-have features and the first milestone.

  2. Weeks 1–2

    UX and architecture

    User flows, a clickable prototype and the technical foundation.

  3. Weeks 3–10

    Build, shipped weekly

    Working features every week, with demos and tests in place.

  4. Weeks 11–12

    Launch and handover

    Go live, with documentation and a clear path to scale.

  1. Discovery and planning

    Scope, backlog and the real risks named up front.

  2. Weekly shipping

    Working demos and tight feedback loops every week, not a big-bang reveal.

  3. Quality gates stay on

    Tests, reviews and CI owned by senior leads, so speed never costs you stability.

  4. AI-augmented

    AI in the delivery loop

    Code assist, test generation and refactors speed the work, while humans own architecture, security and product calls under a written AI Use Policy.

Proof

Selected work

Projects from the engineering capability behind this offer: first builds and long-running work alike.

Milija Bozovic

They implement all the desired features and come up with their own suggestions…

Milija BozovicFounder, Sled Studio
Custom Software Development5.0

They implement all the desired features and come up with their own suggestions which further improved our product.

Nigel Dowden

Codepixel’s work has been truly good.

Nigel DowdenManaging Director, Airevo
UX/UI Design5.0

Codepixel’s work has been truly good.

Charlie Bryant

I liked their team culture, positivity, and responsiveness.

Charlie BryantCo-Founder, Simple Pharma
UX/UI Design, Web Development4.5

I liked their team culture, positivity, and responsiveness.

Albert Guasch

They are highly committed to delivering on the agreed outcomes.

Albert GuaschComms Coordinator, Democracy Reporting International
Web Design, Web Development5.0

They are highly committed to delivering on the agreed outcomes.

Luc Debliquis

I don't think I could expect better results from any external provider in such a…

Luc DebliquisCTO, NET2
Web Development5.0

I don't think I could expect better results from any external provider in such a complex project.

They've maintained a collaborative approach.

Branko DujovicIT Department Head, Institute for Public Health Montenegro
Custom Software Development, Other app platform5.0

They've maintained a collaborative approach.

We are very satisfied with Codepixel during and after the project.

Aleksandar ObradovicDepartment Manager, Electrical Energy Company
UX/UI Design, Web Design, Web Development5.0

We are very satisfied with Codepixel during and after the project.

Filip Pejovic

Codepixels top-notch quality and technical knowledge were impressive.

Filip PejovicFounder, IMC Fizio
Search Engine Optimization, UX/UI Design, Web Development5.0

Codepixels top-notch quality and technical knowledge were impressive.

What it costs

How this is priced

We price by how defined the scope is. MVP builds usually run as a fixed-scope phase once discovery sets the scope. Where the roadmap is still moving, we use a retainer or dedicated-squad model.
How engagements start

A low-risk way to start: a paid 1 to 3 week scoping sprint that fixes scope, risks and price before you commit to the full build. If you go ahead, it rolls straight into the MVP.

Where it fits

How MVP Development connects to the rest of our work

MVP Development is one of the packaged ways we deliver our product engineering work.

Next step

How to get started with MVP Development

Three steps from first call to a shipped first slice.

Discovery call

30–45 minutes

A 30 to 45 minute call to get the context, constraints and fit. You talk to people who can answer product and technical questions on the spot.

MVP scoping sprint

1–3 weeks

A one to three week paid sprint that fixes the scope, names the risks and defines a first shippable slice, before you commit to the full build.

8 to 12 week MVP build

8–12 weeks

We ship the MVP weekly and take it live, then keep going as a dedicated squad if the work warrants it.

Discovery call

30–45 minutes

A 30 to 45 minute call to get the context, constraints and fit. You talk to people who can answer product and technical questions on the spot.

MVP scoping sprint

1–3 weeks

A one to three week paid sprint that fixes the scope, names the risks and defines a first shippable slice, before you commit to the full build.

8 to 12 week MVP build

8–12 weeks

We ship the MVP weekly and take it live, then keep going as a dedicated squad if the work warrants it.

FAQ

Common questions

Solutions

Ready to get your MVP in users' hands?

Tell us about your idea and constraints. The first call is with our commercial lead, often joined by a senior product or engineering lead.

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