How Agencies Estimate MVP Timelines

Good estimates start from decomposed work: screens, APIs, integrations, QA, and launch tasks.

Weak estimates start from a round number the salesperson thinks you want to hear.

Ask what assumptions sit under the date: content readiness, API access, and decision speed.

Build contingency for review cycles. Client delay is one of the top timeline risks.

A transparent estimate builds trust even when the number is longer than hoped.