Free MVP cost estimator – see what agencies charge vs. a 72-hour sprint

Name: Free MVP cost estimator – see what agencies charge vs. a 72-hour sprint
Availability: InStock
Author: mohrashard

by mohrashard·Apr 24, 2026·1 point·0 comments

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AI Analysis

●MidShip It

Lead gen tool for Mr² Labs disguised as a free agency cost calculator.

Strengths

•No signup required to see agency estimates removes friction for initial exploration
•Gemini API breakdown of app ideas into technical components is genuinely useful
•Covers 25+ app categories from AI agents to healthcare and logistics platforms

Weaknesses

•Clear marketing funnel for Mr² Labs services undermines the neutral utility premise
•Cost estimation tools already exist on Clutch, GoodFirms, and agency websites

Post Description

Built this after watching too many founders get quoted $40k for something that takes 72 hours to build.

You describe your app idea in plain English. Gemini AI breaks it down into real technical components and generates a realistic agency cost estimate with timeline and team size. Then you can see the lean MVP alternative.

No signup required to see the agency estimate. Curious whether the cost estimates feel accurate to people who have actually been through this — and whether the technical breakdowns match what you have seen in the wild.

Stack: Next.js 15, Gemini API, Supabase, Resend.