10 questions to ask
- Is the price fixed, or billed by the hour?
- When exactly will I get a launch date?
- Will I see designs before development starts?
- How often will I see working software?
- Who owns the code, designs and accounts?
- What happens if I want changes mid-build?
- What stack do you use, and can other developers work on it?
- Can I try products you've already shipped?
- What support do I get after launch?
- How is payment split, and when?
How GetMVP answers them
- Fixed price, agreed on day two
- Launch date confirmed before you pay
- Clickable prototype on days 3–5
- A live staging link after every sprint
- You own everything on final payment
- Changes are quoted and approved in writing
- Next.js, React, Supabase and Vercel: mainstream and easy to hire for
- Every product in our portfolio is live and open to try
- 14 days of free bug fixes after launch
- 70% to start, 30% after your final review
Red flags
- No live work you can try
- Vague timelines or open-ended hourly billing
- The agency keeps the code or accounts
- No design review before development
Frequently asked questions
Should I hire a freelancer or an agency for my MVP?
A studio gives you design, development and project management in one fixed price, with less risk if one person becomes unavailable.
How do I compare quotes?
Compare the scope, timeline, ownership and support, not just the price.
What's a fair payment structure?
A deposit to start and a balance on delivery. GetMVP uses 70/30, with the balance due after your final review.