The verdict in three sentences
A credible B2B SaaS MVP can be built in Montreal for 25,000 to 60,000 EUR by focusing the entire budget on a single core feature. The number one trap is trying to ship V2 on day one: every extra module pushes your time to market back by 2 to 4 weeks. The right strategy is to launch in 8 to 16 weeks, measure traction, then reinvest against clear rebuild thresholds.
What an MVP really costs in 2026
Price depends on functional scope, not on the number of pages. Here are the ranges observed in Montreal in 2026 (order of magnitude).
| Item | 2026 range (EUR) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| MVP 1 core feature + auth | 25,000 - 38,000 | 8-11 weeks |
| MVP + Stripe billing | 35,000 - 48,000 | 11-14 weeks |
| MVP + analytics dashboard | 45,000 - 60,000 | 14-16 weeks |
| Dedicated design system | 6,000 - 12,000 | included |
| e2e tests + CI/CD | 4,000 - 8,000 | included |
Infrastructure stays modest at launch: 100 to 500 EUR/month covers Supabase, Vercel and basic monitoring for your first 500 users.
| Monthly infra item | 2026 cost (EUR/month) |
|---|---|
| Vercel Pro hosting | 20 - 60 |
| Supabase (DB + Auth) | 25 - 120 |
| Transactional emails | 15 - 50 |
| Monitoring + logs | 20 - 90 |
| Domain + SSL | 2 - 10 |
| Load-spike margin | 20 - 170 |
No-code vs custom: the right trade-off
No-code (Bubble, Softr) lets you validate an idea for 5,000 to 12,000 EUR in 3 to 5 weeks, but hits a ceiling as soon as business logic gets specific or volume exceeds a few thousand records. Custom costs more upfront but pays off the moment you target a funding round or a resale: a proprietary technical asset carries value, a no-code project does not.
| Criterion | No-code | Custom Next.js |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | 5,000 - 12,000 EUR | 25,000 - 60,000 EUR |
| V1 timeline | 3-5 weeks | 8-16 weeks |
| User ceiling | ~5,000 | unlimited |
| Exit cost | full rewrite | incremental |
| Asset valuation | low | high |
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Mini case study
Thomas, CEO of an HR startup in Montreal, wants to validate an annual-review tracking tool. He picks a custom MVP at 34,000 EUR, delivered in 10 weeks, with one core feature: a collaborative interview template. Infra at 180 EUR/month. He signs 9 SMEs at 290 EUR/month within three months, i.e. 2,610 EUR of MRR. The MVP pays back in 13 months excluding sales costs, and its traction lets him raise to fund V2.
FAQ
How many features in an MVP? Just one core feature, tested thoroughly. Beyond two major functions, the budget climbs 30 to 50 % and the timeline exceeds 16 weeks, defeating the MVP logic.
What run rate should I plan after launch? Budget 1,500 to 4,000 EUR/month for a part-time developer plus infra, to iterate on user feedback over the first 6 months.
When should I rebuild toward a V2? The typical threshold sits around 500 active users or 8,000 EUR MRR: at that point the MVP's technical debt costs more than a targeted rewrite.
Can I start no-code then migrate? Yes, but budget the migration as a fresh project (25,000 EUR minimum). No-code is a market test, not a durable foundation.
Do I need Stripe from the MVP? If you sell B2B with monthly billing, yes: integration costs 3,000 to 6,000 EUR and avoids a painful accounting rework later.
Let's scope your project. Describe your core feature, indicative budget and target launch date, and we'll frame your B2B SaaS MVP. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
