One of the most common questions founders ask is:
How long will it take to build an MVP?
The honest answer is: it depends on the scope.
But for most software startups, a realistic MVP timeline is usually somewhere between 4 to 12 weeks.
A very simple MVP may take less. A more complex SaaS or marketplace MVP may take longer. But if an MVP is taking six months or more, there is a good chance it is no longer an MVP. It may have quietly turned into a full product.






