Building an MVP in 2024 doesn’t need big budgets or dev teams, just clarity, no-code tools, and real user feedback. Learn how founders validate ideas fast, stay lean, and launch products that truly resonate.
Sachin Rathor
30 Jun 2025
7 min read
Let me take you back to a conversation I had with my friend Priya in a tiny coffee shop in Bangalore.
She leaned forward excitedly.
“I have this idea,” she said. “It is like Airbnb, but for creative workspaces in small towns.”
“That sounds amazing,” I replied. “So, are you building the app already?”
“Not yet,” she sighed. “Developers are quoting $30K. What if no one even wants me?”
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many founders have ideas but feel stuck because building the full product feels overwhelming.
The good news: you do not need a big team or a big budget.
What you need is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
An MVP is a simplified version of your product that delivers core value to early users.
Its purpose is simple: test your idea with real users before investing heavily in development.
Here are classic examples:
They began with a simple demo video to validate demand before writing production code.
The founders rented out their own apartment during a conference to test whether strangers would pay for the experience.
Nick Swinmurn photographed shoes in local stores, sold them online, and fulfilled orders manually to validate demand.
These examples show one thing clearly:
A functional simulation is often enough to validate your idea.
Every strong MVP starts with a clear understanding of the problem.
Ask yourself:
When Priya and I explored her idea further, she realized her audience was not just artists searching for creative spaces. It included remote workers in smaller cities who wanted to work in creative environments.
We distilled her MVP into one simple offering:
A basic website listing creative workspaces with a contact form.
To learn how to define scope more effectively, read:
How to Plan and Prioritize Features in Your Product Roadmap
Many founders try to build first and validate later. That is a costly mistake.
Priya avoided this by gathering insights early. She:
Then she built a simple landing page using Carrd. She collected more than 300 emails in a week, proving there was real demand. Written guide.
It is easy to believe every idea is a must-have. That’s how products get bloated.
Use the MoSCoW Framework to organize features:
Must Have
Should Have
Could Have
Will Not Have (for now)
Deep dive on MVP scope: MVP vs POC: Key Differences and When to Use Each
Building an MVP in 2024 is easier than ever. You can build web and mobile apps without writing complex code.
Priya chose Bubble. She followed tutorials, joined communities, and built her MVP in just three weeks after work each day.
Her total cost: under $1,000
The agency quote she received: $30,000
For comparison: The True Cost of Hiring an In-House Development Team Too Early, Makerpad’s guide on no-code development.
| Component | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Market Research | $500 – $2,000 |
| UI/UX Design | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| No-Code Development | $1,000 – $10,000 |
| Custom Development | $10,000 – $50,000 |
| Hosting & Domains | $100 – $500/year |
| Marketing (Basic) | $500 – $5,000 |
| Total | $3K – $70K |
Pro Tip: If you’re tight on budget, go the no-code route first.
For practical ways to reduce costs, read: Cost-Saving Techniques Every Product Team Should Use
Avoid these pitfalls when building your MVP:
Building an MVP in 2024 is a superpower. With the right mindset and tools, you can validate your idea, gather real feedback, and build something that matters, without breaking the bank.
Priya’s story isn’t unique. It’s just one of many. But it’s proof that you don’t need permission, venture capital, or a CTO to start. You just need commitment, curiosity, and a willingness to learn as you go.
Take the first step. Build your MVP. The rest will follow.
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