MVP Development in Chicago
Go from idea to live product in 15 days. Production-ready. Not a prototype.
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How MVP Development Works
Scope it
Tell us what you’re building. We scope, price, and create a technical plan within 24 hours.
Build it
We build your MVP over 15 days. Daily updates, shared Slack channel, direct access to the developer.
Ship it
Deployed, tested, and handed off. Full source code, documentation, and infrastructure access. You own everything.
What's Included
Full-stack web app
React frontend, Node.js backend, PostgreSQL database. Production-grade architecture from day one.
Auth & payments
User authentication, role-based access, and Stripe billing built in. Ready for paying customers.
Admin dashboard
Manage users, view analytics, and control your product from a custom admin panel.
Deployed & live
Deployed to your infrastructure. Domain connected. SSL configured. Ready for real users.
MVP Development in Chicago: How We Compare
North American agencies typically charge $150–300/hr. A standard MVP takes 3–6 months and costs $50K–150K. Founders spend months in discovery phases before a single line of code is written. UniqueSide charges a fixed price from $8,000 and ships in 15 days.
US and Canadian agencies bill hourly. The longer they take, the more they earn. We charge fixed price, and we’re incentivized to ship fast.
| Typical North America Agency | UniqueSide | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50,000–150,000 | From $8,000 |
| Timeline | 3–6 months | 15 days |
| Billing | Hourly ($150–300/hr) | Fixed price |
| Communication | Account manager | Direct developer access |
| Code ownership | Often restricted | 100% yours |
Products We've Shipped
Every product below was built from scratch by UniqueSide. Designed, developed, and shipped.
ValidateMySaaS
Built the entire SaaS platform. AI validation engine, user dashboard, and landing page. Live at validatemysaas.com
ValidateMySaaS.comVaga.ai
Built the full translation and transcription platform. File processing pipeline, dashboard, and API. Live at vaga.ai
Vaga.aiAskDocs
Built the complete document AI platform. PDF ingestion, vector search, and conversational interface for enterprise workflows.
Scarlett Panda
Built the iOS and Android app. AI story generation, audio playback, and kids UI. Live at scarlettpanda.com
ScarlettPanda.comWhy Chicago Founders Choose UniqueSide
15 days, not 15 weeks
Most agencies take 3–6 months. We ship in 15 days. Same quality, a fraction of the time.
Fixed price, no surprises
You know the price before we start. No hourly billing, no scope creep invoices.
You talk to the developer
No account managers, no middlemen. You work directly with the developers building your product.
You own everything
Full source code handoff. Your code, your IP, your infrastructure. We don’t lock you in.
US-friendly contracts
We’ve worked with founders in New York, California, and Virginia. Two came from FAANG. Wire transfers and ACH both accepted.
Local buying context
Chicago founders usually need speed, ownership, and US-friendly delivery.
- Fixed USD pricing from $8,000 before development starts.
- Overlap with US business hours for planning, demos, and launch reviews.
- Source code, deployment accounts, and IP handed over to your company.
Built by a founder who's been in your shoes.
Manoj Ahirwar
Founder · Singapore
Serial founder with 10+ years engineering experience. Founded 5+ startups, shipped 40+ products, crossed $250K in revenue. We build MVPs for founders the same way we build our own products. Fast, focused, and without the agency bloat.
Our Team
A team of experienced engineers and product specialists who've shipped products across SaaS, mobile, and AI. Every engineer on our team has shipped production products with real users. No juniors, no contractors learning on your project.
MVP Development in Chicago: FAQ
How much does MVP Development cost in Chicago?
MVP Development in Chicago typically costs USD $8,000 to $50,000+. Fixed price, no hourly billing, no scope creep. You know the exact cost before we start.
How long does MVP Development take in Chicago?
Most agencies take 3–6 months to build an MVP. UniqueSide ships in 15 days. Full-stack, production-ready, with auth and payments included. We’ve done this for 40+ founders globally.
Do you work with founders in Chicago?
Yes. We work with founders in Chicago. Singapore-incorporated agency, contracts and invoicing are straightforward. Tell us what you’re building. We respond fast.
A note on our 15-day timeline
Our 15-day delivery applies to a focused MVP or prototype with core features. For example, a SaaS dashboard with auth, billing, and a core workflow can ship in 15 days. A full-scale product with complex integrations, multi-role permissions, and custom reporting will take longer. Most real-world applications fall somewhere in between. We scope every project individually and give you an honest timeline before we start. The goal is always the same: ship fast without cutting corners.
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