Cost each screen at a base rate
Every screen is costed at a base design-day allowance, before any responsiveness or research adjustments are applied.
Free MVP cost tool
DesignCost AI
Estimate MVP design cost from screen count, responsiveness, design-system complexity, and research needs, with a transparent day-rate formula.
- Calculated instantly from your inputs
- No signup or data submission
- A focused next step for MVP planning
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Estimate MVP design cost
Enter your project scope and day rate to get a cost estimate broken down by cost driver.
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How it works
Apply a responsiveness multiplier
Desktop-only, standard, and full-responsive scopes apply different multipliers, since more breakpoints require more design and QA time per screen.
Add research as a separate line item
If new user research is required, its cost is shown separately from screen design cost, so you can see exactly what drives the total.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include a specific designer's actual rate?
No — you provide the day rate; the tool applies your rate to its own effort estimate. It does not look up market rates.
Is this a binding quote?
No — it is a directional estimate from a transparent formula, useful for budgeting conversations, not a contractual quote.
What if I already have an effort estimate from UXScope AI?
Multiply that day estimate by your day rate directly for a similar result — DesignCost AI adds cost-specific breakdown and responsiveness weighting on top.
Does this include ongoing design maintenance after launch?
No — this estimates one-time initial MVP design cost, not post-launch iteration or maintenance.
How we compare
| Capability | MVPHub | A rough gut-feel budget guess | A formal agency design-cost proposal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent, consistent cost formula | ✓ | × | — |
| Breaks cost down by driver (screens, responsive, research) | ✓ | × | ✓ |
| Reviewed against your actual requirements by a human | × | × | ✓ |
| Instant, no meeting required | ✓ | ✓ | × |
MVPHub gives a fast, transparent starting estimate. A formal agency proposal reviews your actual requirements and screens in detail, which this directional tool does not replace.