SaaS MVP Development

SaaS MVP Development

Overall Timeline

Typical duration: 8–16 weeks, depending on scope and features.

Our 6-Phase SaaS Development Lifecycle

1. Planning & Kickoff

  • Reconfirm MVP scope and objectives.

  • Finalize timelines, milestones, and communication protocols.

  • Assign a dedicated CLT project manager & team (at CLT, we take full responsibility for every project and remain your single point of contact, ensuring accountability and quality delivery). To offer the best expertise available, we collaborate with top-tier freelance developers, carefully selected to match your project’s specific needs.

  • Outcome: Clear sprint roadmap and delivery timeline.

2. UX/UI Design

  • Wireframes & high-fidelity mockups based on Blueprint.

  • Iterative design feedback cycles.

  • Mobile responsiveness and user-centric flows.

  • Outcome: Fully approved designs ready for implementation.

3. Architecture & Setup

  • Set up cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.)

  • Define backend architecture, APIs, and databases.

  • Implement security and compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR-ready).

  • Outcome: Scalable, secure technical foundation.

4. Agile Development (Sprints)

  • Frontend & backend development in 1–2 week sprints.

  • Integration of AI features (e.g. NLP search, auto-summarization) if applicable.

  • Client demo at the end of each sprint.

  • Outcome: Working MVP evolves with visibility and control.

5. QA & Testing

  • Manual and automated testing: functionality, UI/UX, and edge cases.

  • Cross-device and browser testing.

  • Security audits and performance checks.

  • Outcome: Stable, bug-free SaaS ready for launch.

6. Launch & Support

  • Production deployment and DNS setup.

  • Handover of documentation and admin credentials.

  • Post-launch support (1–3 months depending on plan).

  • Optional: growth strategy, analytics, user feedback loop.

  • Outcome: Live product with full support and scale potential.

Why Clients Trust CLT to Build Their SaaS

  • Deep consulting roots: we don’t just code; we understand your business.

  • Lean, agile, and scalable: ideal for startups or internal product teams.

  • AI-native design: smart features, future-proof foundations.

  • Cost-effective: save €1,000–€1,500 by building with CLT (post-Blueprint).

  • End-to-end partnership: From idea to launch—and beyond.