Describe your team mix
Enter role count, average allocation (full-time to part-time), blended rate, and duration.
MVP COST ESTIMATOR
Team Composition Cost Calculator
Calculate total project cost from your role mix, full-time or fractional allocation, blended rate, and project duration.
- 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 total hours and cost
Hours are derived from allocation and duration, then multiplied by your blended rate.
See your burn rate
Weekly and monthly burn are broken out so you can compare against your available budget.
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Frequently asked questions
What counts as a 'blended rate'?
The average hourly cost across all roles on the team, weighted by how much each role costs and how much they're used.
Does fractional allocation reduce cost proportionally?
Yes, in this model — but real fractional work often loses time to context-switching, which this simple calculation doesn't capture.
Is this the same as a fixed-price quote?
No. This estimates cost from a resourcing model. A fixed-price quote may add margin, contingency, or fixed deliverable pricing on top.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Upwork | Toptal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided, input-based calculation | Included | Not included | Not included |
| No-signup instant result | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Free to use | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Burn rate breakdown | Included | Not included | Not included |
Upwork and Toptal help you find and hire people once you know your budget. MVPHub calculates that budget first, from your own role mix and allocation assumptions.
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