Rate five key assumption areas
Scope lock, third-party dependencies, rate basis, contingency, and independent review.
MVP COST ESTIMATOR
Estimate Assumption Checklist
Surface the missing assumptions that most often turn a confident MVP cost estimate into a misleading one.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
Build your result
Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
We calculate coverage
Each area scores solid, partial, or missing, rolled up into an overall coverage score.
Fix the highest-risk gaps first
Fully-missing areas are called out separately, since they carry the highest risk of estimate drift.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a 100% score mean the estimate is accurate?
No. It means the common blind spots are covered. Accuracy still depends on the quality of the underlying scope and rate data.
Why does independent review matter?
A single estimator's blind spots are easy to miss alone. A second set of eyes catches gaps the original estimator didn't think to check.
How often should I run this check?
At minimum once before quoting, and again any time scope changes materially during the project.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Excel templates | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided, input-based calculation | Included | Not included | Limited |
| No-signup instant result | Included | Included | Limited |
| Consistent, repeatable checklist structure | Included | Limited | Not included |
| Transparent scoring method | Included | Not included | Not included |
A spreadsheet template requires you to build the checklist yourself, and a general AI assistant gives inconsistent answers each time. MVPHub applies the same weighted checklist every time.
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