A hosted MVP in 1 day—and you keep the repo.
Fixed-scope sprint. One thin vertical slice shipped to a live URL with analytics, logging, and a roadmap.
Everything you need to validate and iterate.
A complete package—not a half-baked prototype that needs weeks of work to be usable.
Live hosted environment + URL
Your MVP running on cloud infrastructure ready for validation
Source code + repo transfer
Full ownership of all code with complete Git history
Basic CI/CD (deploy on main)
Automated deployments so you can iterate immediately
Analytics events
Activation and key conversion events tracked from day one
Error tracking + logs
Production monitoring so issues surface immediately
Handoff doc + roadmap
Clear documentation and prioritized next steps
What fits in 1 day—and what doesn't.
Clarity upfront prevents surprises. We'll confirm fit during the scope-lock call.
Fits in 1 day
- 1 primary user flow end-to-end
- 1 user role (2 max with simple auth)
- 1–2 integrations max (clear API docs)
- 1–2 simple data models
- Standard UI patterns (no custom design system)
Not a fit for 1 day
- Heavy compliance / production launch day 1
- Deep legacy integrations with unclear docs
- Multi-sided marketplace without scope reduction
- Custom design system or brand-new UI patterns
- Multiple complex workflows in parallel
Scope Lock Checklist
Before the sprint, we'll confirm these items are ready:
What you walk away with.
Everything you need to validate your idea and start iterating.
Scope aligned
Clear acceptance criteria and user flow defined before we begin
Working prototype
Your core flow running end-to-end with real data
Validation-ready
Analytics, logging, and CI/CD configured—ready to test with real users
Full handoff
Repo transfer, live URL, docs, and roadmap for next steps
What we've shipped in a day.
Real MVPs for AI and traditional use cases—not toy demos.
RAG knowledge base assistant
AI-powered Q&A over your docs with guardrails, eval stub, and admin dashboard
Internal workflow tool
Approval flows, task routing, and notifications for ops teams
Sales demo prototype
Interactive product demo with mock data to wow prospects in meetings
Booking / commerce MVP
Simple checkout flow with Stripe, inventory, and confirmation emails
Fixed-fee. No hourly surprises.
Anything outside the agreed scope becomes Phase 2. You'll know the cost upfront.
1-Day MVP Sprint
Ship a working MVP in 24 hours
- Single primary user flow
- Hosted environment + URL
- Source code ownership
- Basic CI/CD
- Analytics + error tracking
- Handoff docs + roadmap
Hardening Pack
1–2 weeks of polish and production-readiness
- Additional user flows
- Test coverage (unit + E2E)
- Security hardening
- Performance optimization
- Custom domain + SSL
- Extended documentation
Build Phase
4–10+ weeks of ongoing development
- Dedicated development pod
- Sprint-based delivery
- Product management support
- Design iterations
- Scaling and optimization
- Long-term roadmap execution
Our guarantee
If we don't deliver a working hosted MVP meeting the agreed acceptance criteria, you don't pay the full amount.
We've never had to invoke this.
Common questions, straight answers.
Still have questions? Mention them when you reach out.
Do I own the code?+
Yes, 100%. At handoff you receive the complete source repository with full transfer of ownership. No lock-in, no ongoing fees to access your own code.
Can this be an AI/GenAI MVP?+
Absolutely. Many of our 1-Day Sprints are AI-powered—RAG assistants, LLM-driven workflows, copilot prototypes. We include guardrails and eval stubs where relevant.
What do you need from me before the sprint?+
We'll align on scope, acceptance criteria, and integrations before the sprint begins. We'll send a checklist so you can prepare API keys, branding assets, and sample data.
What tech stacks do you use?+
Our defaults are Next.js/React + Node or Python on the backend, deployed to AWS. We can adapt to your existing stack if there's a strong reason—just let us know upfront.
What counts as 'done'?+
A live URL running the agreed flow end-to-end, with analytics events firing and error tracking active. You'll receive the repo, deployment docs, and a next-step roadmap.
What happens after day 1?+
You can take the code in-house, hire your own team, or continue with us. We offer a Hardening Pack (1–2 weeks) to add polish, tests, and security hardening, or a full Build Phase for ongoing development.
Can you work with our existing infrastructure?+
Often, yes—especially if you're on AWS, Vercel, or a standard cloud provider. Complex legacy integrations with unclear docs usually push the project beyond a single day.
How do you handle data privacy and security?+
We sign NDAs by default, never retain customer data post-handoff, and follow secure coding practices. For regulated industries, we can scope a Hardening Pack that addresses compliance requirements.
What if my idea doesn't fit in one day?+
We'll let you know before we begin. If scope is too large, we'll propose a reduced 'thin slice' that still delivers value, or recommend a longer engagement.
Is there a money-back guarantee?+
If we don't deliver a working hosted MVP meeting the agreed acceptance criteria, you don't pay the full amount. We've never had to invoke this.
How do I book a sprint?+
Fill out the contact form or email us directly. We'll confirm availability and align on scope before sending an invoice. Slots are limited—typically 2–4 per month.
What's the difference between this and hiring a freelancer?+
Freelancers often work hourly with variable availability. Our sprint is fixed-fee, fixed-timeline, with a senior team and production-grade delivery including CI/CD, monitoring, and documentation.
Ready to ship?
Slots are limited—typically 2–4 sprints per month. Book early to secure your date.
Or reach out at info@buildrlab.com