We Build SaaS MVPs for Startups
You have a SaaS idea that solves a real problem. What you need now is a team that can turn it into a working product - without overbuilding Phase 1, burning through your seed budget, or handing you back code that breaks the moment you try to grow.
We're a SaaS MVP development company based in Chennai, India, and we've helped 50+ startups go from idea to live product - some in as little as four weeks.
What Makes Working With Us Different
Most agencies will build whatever you ask for. We'll tell you when you're overscoping - and that's usually worth more than the development itself.
Next.js & Laravel/CodeIgniter SaaS MVPs Built for Growth
We specialise in two areas: Next.js SaaS MVPs for performance-first products, and Laravel SaaS MVPs for complex, logic-heavy applications.
Next.js SaaS MVP Development
If your product needs to load fast, rank in search, or feel like a native app, Next.js is usually the right call. We build full-stack MVPs with the App Router, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
- Authentication with NextAuth or Clerk - email, Google, SSO
- Stripe or Razorpay subscription billing from day one
- Role-based dashboards for admins, users, and team members
- API routes for third-party tools - CRMs, analytics, communication
- Supabase or PostgreSQL for your database layer
Laravel/CodeIginter SaaS MVP Development
For B2B SaaS, marketplaces, or any product with complex backend logic - Laravel gives you a well-structured, scalable foundation with clean MVC architecture.
- Multi-tenancy from the start - database-per-tenant or row-level security
- Queue-based background jobs for async operations
- REST or GraphQL APIs built for frontend teams or mobile apps
- Vue.js or Inertia.js for single codebase frontend
- Full test coverage on critical business logic
Subscription Billing & Pricing Architecture
Getting billing wrong early costs you more than just money - it creates technical debt that follows you for years. We implement billing correctly the first time.
- Stripe Billing and Razorpay Subscriptions integration
- Webhook handling for upgrades, cancellations, and dunning
- Customer portal for self-serve plan changes and invoices
- Free trial logic, grace periods, and plan enforcement
Multi-Tenant Architecture
If your SaaS serves multiple businesses or teams under one product, you need multi-tenancy designed in - not retrofitted after launch.
- Subdomain-based routing per tenant
- Organisation and team management with role-based access control
- Data isolation that passes investor and security due diligence
Rapid Validation Prototypes
Not ready for a full build? Sometimes the right move is a working prototype you can put in front of real users before committing to a 12-week engagement.
- Figma prototype to functional demo in days
- Smoke-test landing pages with real payment capture
- Lean feature set focused on your one core hypothesis
Post-Launch Iteration & Support
Shipping is the beginning, not the end. Once your MVP is live and you start getting user feedback, we can stay on as your product team.
- Fortnightly sprint cycles with Jira or Notion
- Performance tuning and database optimisation as traffic grows
- Infrastructure scaling on AWS, Vercel, or Railway
- Investor demo environments and technical documentation
SaaS MVP Timeline: A Realistic Week-by-Week View
"How long will it take?" is always the first question. Here's how a well-scoped MVP typically moves through our process.
Discovery
We sit down together, map your idea to a feature list, pick the right stack, write user stories, and set a fixed scope. No surprises after this point.
Design
Wireframes and high-fidelity screens in Figma. You review and approve before development starts. We don't build blind.
Core Build
Authentication, database, core features, API integrations, admin panel. You get weekly updates and can test on staging throughout.
Billing & Access
Subscription billing, role-based access control, onboarding flow. These go in mid-build so they're tested properly, not rushed at the end.
QA & Staging
Cross-browser and device testing, performance check, security review. We fix issues here - not in production.
Launch
Production deployment, DNS and SSL setup, uptime monitoring, and a recorded walkthrough so your team can manage the product from day one.
Need to move faster? We offer a 4-week accelerated track for lean, well-defined products. Ask about it on your discovery call.
What Does a SaaS MVP Cost?
We don't hide pricing. Here's what you can expect when working with a specialist agency in India.
| What you're building | Cost (approx.) | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Lean Validation MVP | $1,500–$2,500 | Pre-seed, first user tests |
| Standard SaaS MVPPopular | $3,000–$6,000 | Seed-stage, investor demos |
| Full-featured MVP | $6,000–$12,000 | Series A readiness |
| Next.js SaaS MVP | $2,500–$5,000 | Performance-first, SEO-driven SaaS |
| Laravel/CodeIgniter SaaS MVP | $3,000–$6,000 | B2B, marketplaces, complex logic |
| Monthly Retainer (post-MVP) | $500–$1,000/mo | Ongoing iteration and support |
What Pushes Cost Up
- •Real-time features (chat, notifications)
- •Complex third-party integrations
- •Mobile apps alongside web
- •Multi-tenancy from day one
- •Compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2)
What Keeps Cost Down
- •A clear requirements doc before we start
- •A lean feature scope
- •An existing Figma file
- •Sticking to proven tech
The Tech Stack We Use
We're not religious about tools - we pick what's right for your product. Here's what we default to and why.
Frontend
- Next.js 14
- React 18
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- ShadCN UI
Backend
- Laravel 11
- CodeIgniter 4
- Node.js
- Express
- tRPC
Database
- PostgreSQL
- Supabase
- MySQL
- Redis
- MongoDB
Auth
- NextAuth v5
- Clerk
- Laravel Sanctum
- ShieldAuth
- OAuth 2.0
- JWT
Billing
- Stripe Billing
- Razorpay
- LemonSqueezy
Cloud
- AWS
- Vercel
- Railway
- Docker
- GitHub Actions
Monitoring
- Sentry
- Uptime Robot
- LogRocket
Questions We Get Asked a Lot
Honest answers about our SaaS MVP development process, pricing, and what to expect.
What's actually included in the MVP you deliver?
User authentication, your core feature set (scoped in discovery), subscription billing, an admin dashboard, staging and production deployment, and a full handover pack - source code, environment docs, and a recorded walkthrough. Exact features depend on what we scope together.
How do I know you won't drag the timeline out?
We agree on a fixed scope before we write a line of code. Milestones are written into the contract. You have access to the staging environment throughout, so you can see progress every week. If scope changes, we tell you upfront what it adds to the timeline - no surprises at invoice time.
Next.js or Laravel/CodeIgniter - how do I know which is right for my product?
We'll tell you on the discovery call once we understand your product. Short version: Next.js if you need fast load times, good SEO, or an app-like experience. Laravel if your backend logic is complex - think multi-tenancy, heavy data processing, or B2B workflows with lots of rules.
How much does a SaaS MVP cost if I come to you?
A standard MVP with auth, billing, and a core feature set starts around ₹2,50,000 (~$3,000) at our India-based rates. A more complex build with multi-tenancy and custom integrations typically runs ₹5,00,000-10,00,000 (~$6,000-12,000). We give fixed-price quotes after a scoping call - not ballpark estimates that grow after you sign.
Do I own the code?
Yes, fully. You get the complete source code, database schema, deployment configuration, and every credential. We don't hold anything back, and we don't use proprietary frameworks that create dependency on us.
Can you help us prepare for investor due diligence?
Yes. We've supported several clients through seed and Series A raises. That includes architecture diagrams, a live demo environment, a technical overview document, and a clean, well-documented GitHub repository. Investors look at all of this, and we make sure it reflects well on your product.
What if we already have some code but it's a mess?
We do code takeovers. We start with a technical audit to understand what's there, document it, flag the problems, and propose a path forward - whether that's a targeted refactor or building forward from a stable base.
What does post-launch support look like?
We offer monthly retainers from ₹40,000/month (~$500/month) that cover bug fixes, minor features, dependency updates, security patches, and uptime monitoring. A lot of our clients stay on for the first six to twelve months post-launch while they're finding product-market fit.
Let's Talk About Your MVP
If you've got a SaaS idea you're serious about building, the best next step is a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll look at your scope together, give you an honest read on timeline and cost, and tell you if we think there's a faster or cheaper way to validate first.
No pitch deck, no pressure. Just a practical conversation about your product.
Chennai-based. Working with startups in the US, UK, Australia, UAE, and beyond.
