Enter build cost
Industry rule-of-thumb ties annual maintenance to a percentage of original build cost.
MAINTENANCE COST ESTIMATOR
Post-Launch Maintenance Cost Estimator
Estimate ongoing fixes, updates, monitoring, infrastructure, and small improvements after launch.
- 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
Rate maintenance intensity
Light, moderate, and heavy intensity each map to a different percentage and day count.
Get a monthly figure
The higher of the two calculation methods is used as a conservative planning estimate.
Continue learning: Hidden costs in MVP pricing · When to stop validating and start building
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical annual maintenance percentage?
15-25% of original build cost per year is a common industry rule of thumb, varying by intensity.
Does this include hosting costs?
No — pair this with the Cloud Infrastructure Cost Estimator for a complete ongoing cost picture.
When should maintenance budget start?
From day one after launch — treat it as a standing line item, not something you budget for only after issues appear.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant maintenance estimate | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Build-cost-based benchmark | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Day-rate cross-check | Included | Not included | Not included |
| No setup required | Included | Not included | Not included |
Excel and Sheets can track ongoing actuals in detail. MVPHub gives an instant planning-stage estimate before you build that spreadsheet.
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