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MVP development services in India. Launch the first version.

We help founders turn an idea into a working first version: a small, well-chosen scope, built with fixed milestones, ready for real users and designed to grow.

  • Launch and learnReal users, real feedback, and a plan for what to build next
  • Build and testA small set of features built in milestones and tested as we go
  • DesignClear flows and screens for the one journey that matters most
  • ScopeThe smallest version that proves the idea, written down and agreed

Launch and learn. Real users, real feedback, and a plan for what to build next

430+Clients served
16+Countries
3 cloudsAWS, Azure, Google Cloud
CertifiedAWS, Azure, RHCSA, CEH
At a glance

MOUNTSMY provides MVP (minimum viable product) development from Ahmedabad, India: scoping the smallest useful version, design, web and mobile development, testing and launch, with fixed milestones and a written quote before work starts. The code and accounts are yours, and the product is built so it can grow after launch.

Covers
Scope, design, build, test, launch
Platforms
Web, iOS and Android
First step
A free scoping call
You own
Code, designs and accounts
Before and after

From idea to a product people can use

The aim is not to build everything. It is to learn quickly whether the idea works.

Your path to a first version

Example
Scope
A long list of featuresEverything feels important
One journey, done wellThe smallest useful version
Build
An open-ended buildCost and date keep moving
Fixed milestonesA working demo at each step
Learn
Guessing what users wantNo data until much later
Real feedback earlyDecide the next release from use
  • A written scope and quote first
  • You own the code
  • Built to grow after launch

An example path, drawn by us. Your scoping call shows yours.

The reality

Six reasons first versions fail

Most are about scope and process, not technology.

01

Too many features

The first release tries to do everything and never finishes.

What we doPick one journey, cut the rest, and build the rest after launch.
02

No written scope

Everyone remembers the plan differently.

What we doWrite the scope, screens and what done means, and agree them.
03

Surprise costs

The price grows as the build goes on.

What we doFix the scope and milestones, and quote the first release in writing.
04

Throwaway code

The prototype cannot grow, so it is rebuilt.

What we doBuild on a sound base, with tests and structure that can be extended.
05

Nobody tests it with users

The product launches without any real feedback.

What we doPut it in front of real users early, and plan changes from what you learn.
06

Locked out of your own product

The code or accounts belong to the vendor.

What we doKeep code, designs and accounts in your name from day one.
An MVP, step by step

How an MVP project runs

Each step ends with something you can see.

  1. DiscoverGoals, users, risks
  2. ScopeThe smallest useful version
  3. DesignFlows and screens
  4. BuildIn milestones, with demos
  5. TestFix issues before launch
  6. LaunchRelease and learn
What you gain

What changes with a well-scoped MVP

You spend less to learn more, and keep room to change direction.

Faster to market

A working product in front of users sooner.

A predictable first cost

A fixed scope and a written quote for the first release.

Real feedback

Decide the next steps from use, not guesses.

Code you own

Repositories, designs and accounts in your name.

Room to grow

A base that can take new features without a rewrite.

Security basics included

Sign-in, access control and backups from the start.

Terms explained

Prototype, MVP and full product: what is the difference?

Choosing the right stage saves money.

StageWhat it isBest for
PrototypeClickable screens that show the idea, with little or no working codeTesting the idea with people before building
MVPA working product with the smallest set of features that delivers valueLaunching to real users and learning
Full productA complete product with many features and scaleAfter the idea is proven
What we cover

Five areas of MVP work

We pick the simplest stack that fits your product and your team.

Scoping and planning

Decide what to build first, and what to leave out.

  • User journeys and priorities
  • A written scope and milestones
  • Risks and assumptions listed
  • A fixed-scope quote

Practice

User storiesPrioritisingMilestones

Output

Scope documentQuote
How we work

Five stages from idea to launch

You see progress at every milestone, and you decide what happens next.

  1. 1

    Discover

    Understand the idea, the users and the risks.

    What happens
    • Talk through the problem and audience
    • List the riskiest assumptions
    • Look at similar products
    You get
    • A short summary
    • A risk list
    • Ideas for scope
    Your part

    Share your idea, research and any designs.

    Safety net

    An NDA first if you need one.

  2. 2

    Scope

    Agree the smallest useful version.

    What happens
    • Choose the main journey
    • Write features and what done means
    • Plan milestones
    You get
    • A written scope
    • Milestones
    • A fixed-scope quote
    Your part

    Review and approve the scope.

    Safety net

    Nothing is built before you approve.

  3. 3

    Design

    Make the flows and screens.

    What happens
    • Wireframes and a prototype
    • A simple visual style
    • Feedback rounds
    You get
    • A clickable prototype
    • Design files
    • A build plan
    Your part

    Try the prototype and give feedback.

    Safety net

    Changes are cheap at this stage.

  4. 4

    Build and test

    Build in milestones, with demos.

    What happens
    • Develop each milestone
    • Test as we go
    • Demo working software
    You get
    • Working builds
    • Test results
    • Documentation
    Your part

    Review demos and answer questions quickly.

    Safety net

    Code is in your repository from the start.

  5. 5

    Launch and learn

    Release and plan what comes next.

    What happens
    • Deploy and monitor
    • Watch usage
    • Plan the next release
    You get
    • A live product
    • Monitoring
    • A next-steps plan
    Your part

    Gather user feedback and choose priorities.

    Safety net

    Optional monthly support after launch.

Why MOUNTSMY

A typical MVP shop and MOUNTSMY

We keep the scope small and honest, and you keep what we build.

A typical vendorMOUNTSMY
ScopeEverything the client asks forThe smallest version that proves the idea
PriceOpen-ended, changes as it goesA written, fixed-scope quote for the first release
ProgressUpdates, then a big revealA working demo at every milestone
CodeA prototype that must be rebuiltA base that can grow after launch
OwnershipCode and accounts with the vendorCode, designs and accounts in your name
TeamSeparate designers and developersDesign, build, test and DevOps in one team
What can go wrong

Six MVP risks, and how we prevent them

Most are avoided by deciding early and keeping scope small.

Scope grows during the buildA written scope, and new ideas go on a list for version two.
Building something nobody wantsTest the prototype with real people before the build.
Costs creep upFixed milestones and a written quote, with changes agreed in advance.
Code that cannot growSound structure, tests and documentation from the start.
Security left until laterSign-in, access control and backups built in from day one.
Locked into one supplierCode and accounts in your name, with a handover guide.

You see working software at every milestone, and you can stop after any of them.

Ways to work with us

Four ways to start

Most founders begin with a scoping call.

MVP scoping call

A short call and a written outline of the smallest useful version, with a quote. Yours to keep.

Good for: Knowing what to build first

Fixed-scope project

A clear scope, timeline and price for a defined piece of work.

Good for: A specific goal

Hourly

Fixes, audits and short tasks, billed by the hour.

Good for: Small or urgent jobs

Dedicated engineer or team

Part-time or full-time engineers working inside your tools, by the month.

Good for: Ongoing work and support
Where this fits

MVP development in the wider picture

It is the first step of a longer product journey.

FAQ

MVP development: common questions

Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.

Ask a question
What is an MVP?

A minimum viable product: a working product with the smallest set of features that delivers value, released to real users so you can learn before building more.

How much does an MVP cost?

It depends on the scope, platforms, design and integrations. We do not publish rate cards. After a free call you get a written plan and quote for the first release. Our cost estimator helps you size the project.

How long does an MVP take?

It depends on the scope. After scoping you get a milestone plan with dates, and you see a working demo at each milestone.

Do I own the code?

Yes. Code, designs and accounts are in your name, and intellectual property transfers to you as set out in the agreement.

Can you build web and mobile?

Yes. We build web apps, and iOS and Android apps with native or cross-platform tools.

What if I only have an idea?

That is fine. We start with discovery and scoping, and can build a clickable prototype to test the idea first.

Can the MVP grow into a full product?

Yes. We build on a sound base so new features can be added without a rewrite.

Do you sign NDAs?

Yes, before any detailed discussion if you need one.

Can we start small?

Yes. Many founders start with a fixed-scope first version, then continue by the hour or with a dedicated team.

What happens after launch?

We can keep supporting and improving the product monthly, or hand it over to your team with documentation.

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