Enter your backlog and velocity
Remaining story points and points completed per sprint set the pace of delivery.
MVP COST ESTIMATOR
Velocity-Based Budget Forecaster
Forecast how much budget you'll need to finish the backlog, using your team's measured velocity and sprint cost.
- 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
We calculate sprints and cost
Backlog size divided by velocity gives sprints needed, multiplied by sprint cost gives total spend.
Add a variance buffer
A contingency percentage accounts for velocity dips that are common as sprints progress.
Continue learning: A founder's checklist for estimating an MVP budget · Why startup app development timelines change mid-project
Frequently asked questions
What if my velocity varies a lot sprint to sprint?
Use a 3-sprint rolling average instead of a single sprint's number — single-sprint velocity is noisy and will skew this forecast.
Does this account for scope added mid-project?
No. This forecasts against the backlog size you enter today. Re-run it whenever the backlog grows or shrinks materially.
Why is there a contingency built in?
Velocity commonly dips due to onboarding, holidays, or unexpected complexity. A 15% buffer keeps the forecast realistic.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Jira | Linear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided, input-based calculation | Included | Limited | Limited |
| No-signup instant result | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Free to use | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Instant cost-to-completion forecast | Included | Limited | Limited |
Jira and Linear track sprints and backlogs in depth once a team is running. MVPHub gives a fast standalone cost forecast from velocity and backlog size alone, no project setup required.
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