Protect reserves
Post-launch and contingency percentages are removed from the total before feature funding begins.
MUST-HAVE FIRST ALLOCATION
Must-Have Feature Budget Allocator
Fund must-have features before optional work, then calculate what the remaining MVP budget can support after reserve and contingency.
- 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
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Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
Fund must-haves first
The usable budget is divided by average must-have cost before any optional work is considered.
Test optional capacity
Only the remaining usable amount is divided by average optional feature cost.
Continue learning: Prioritise MVP features with limited budget · Cut unnecessary features before they raise cost
Frequently asked questions
How do I decide what is a must-have?
A must-have should be required for the core user outcome, essential risk control, or the validation goal—not simply desirable to stakeholders.
Why use a post-launch reserve?
An MVP exists to create learning. Reserving capacity makes it possible to respond to early evidence without consuming contingency or adding unplanned funding.
Should every feature use one average cost?
No. The average is useful for a quick capacity check. Estimate expensive, uncertain, or dependency-heavy features separately before approval.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided workflow-specific inputs | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Input-based calculation | Included | Included | Included |
| Calculation method explained | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Focused next steps | Included | Limited | Limited |
Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets can model detailed feature portfolios. MVPHub enforces one must-have-first allocation sequence and keeps reserve, contingency, and optional capacity visible.
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