Count screens and states
Unique screens and additional interaction states are multiplied by their respective average hours.
CLICKABLE PROTOTYPE ESTIMATE
Prototype Cost Estimator
Estimate a clickable prototype from screen and state design effort, research, user testing, hourly cost, and an explicit contingency reserve.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
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Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
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How it works
Add learning work
Research, flow mapping, user testing, and iteration remain visible instead of being hidden in screen cost.
Calculate cost
Total hours are multiplied by blended hourly cost, then increased by the entered contingency percentage.
Continue learning: MVP prototype cost: what to expect · How agencies estimate prototypes vs MVPs
Frequently asked questions
Does this estimate production development?
No. It estimates a clickable prototype. Production data, integrations, security, infrastructure, and maintainable application code are outside this model.
What is an interaction state?
A materially different state such as validation error, empty result, expanded menu, confirmation, permission outcome, or alternate workflow branch.
Why include testing before development?
A clickable prototype creates value by answering a question. Testing and iteration time are part of producing that evidence, not optional polish.
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 design estimates. MVPHub provides a focused screen, state, research, and testing calculation; it does not create the prototype.
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