The verdict in three sentences
A custom B2B SaaS MVP built nearshore costs between 180,000 and 420,000 MAD (about 17,000-40,000 EUR) depending on the technical foundation (authentication, multi-tenant, billing, dashboard). The right instinct before a raise: ship one core feature executed flawlessly, not a full product. The local day rate is 3,200 to 4,500 MAD, for delivery in 8 to 12 weeks and a run cost of about 12% of budget/year.
Phasing a B2B SaaS MVP
An investor-ready MVP must prove value and hold up in a demo, without over-engineering. Here is a typical phasing.
| Phase | Indicative effort | 2026 cost (MAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery & product scoping | 8 days | 30,000 |
| UX/UI design + prototype | 12 days | 45,000 |
| Core development (business feature) | 55 days | 220,000 |
| Multi-tenant + auth + roles | 15 days | 55,000 |
| Payment / subscription (Stripe, local PSP) | 12 days | 50,000 |
| Full MVP total | ~102 days | 400,000 |
A lighter single-feature MVP (without integrated payment at first) drops to around 180,000-220,000 MAD. The annual run (hosting, fixes, small enhancements) is around 48,000 MAD/year on a 400,000 MAD budget.
Custom build vs. no-code for a pre-MVP
| Criterion | Custom MVP | No-code pre-MVP |
|---|---|---|
| Entry cost | 180,000-420,000 MAD | ~60,000 MAD |
| Timeline | 8-12 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
| Real multi-tenant | Yes | Limited/hacked |
| Raise scalability | Solid | Fast technical ceiling |
| Code ownership | Full | Platform-dependent |
| Investor credibility | High | Medium |
| Recurring cost | ~12%/yr | Tool subscriptions |
No-code at 60,000 MAD stays relevant to test market appetite before committing to the build. But for a serious raise, investors expect a clean multi-tenant foundation and a credible technical roadmap.
Mini case study
Yasmine, founder of a B2B SaaS startup working with a nearshore team, is preparing a 2M MAD seed round. She hesitates between a 60,000 MAD no-code build and a real MVP. She picks a no-code pre-MVP (60,000 MAD) to validate usage with 15 pilot clients in 4 weeks.
With 11 convinced clients and 73% retention, she then invests 400,000 MAD in the custom multi-tenant MVP. That foundation lets her sign 40 paying accounts and secure her raise. The technical acquisition cost per client works out at ~10,000 MAD, easily covered by an ARPU of 800 MAD/month. Build profitability reached at ~50 active clients.
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FAQ
What is the floor price of a credible SaaS MVP?
Budget 180,000 MAD for a single-feature MVP with auth and basic multi-tenant, excluding an integrated payment module, deliverable in 8 weeks.
Do I need integrated payment from the MVP?
Not always. Many founders invoice their first clients manually and add the subscription module (~50,000 MAD) once product-market fit begins to emerge.
How much is the annual run?
About 12% of the build budget, i.e. ~48,000 MAD/year for a 400,000 MAD MVP, including cloud hosting, fixes and monitoring.
Can no-code be enough to raise funds?
Rarely beyond seed: no-code at 60,000 MAD validates the market, but Series A investors expect a proprietary, scalable technical foundation.
What day rate for a nearshore team in 2026?
Between 3,200 and 4,500 MAD/day by seniority, well below European rates for equivalent quality.
Let's scope your project. Specify your core feature, expected foundation (multi-tenant, payment) and raise budget, and we'll frame an MVP in 8 to 12 weeks. 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.
