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Pick the product closest to your idea. Each guide prices a comparable first version (MVP) and a full platform with Eltherion's own pricing model, lists the features behind the number, and opens the cost calculator prefilled so you can adjust it. Most app MVPs land between about $25,000 and $100,000; small, tightly scoped work starts as low as $1,000. These are Eltherion's estimates for building something comparable, never a claim about what the named company spent, and Eltherion is not affiliated with any company listed.
Marketplaces and on-demand apps
Two-sided apps that match customers with drivers, hosts, shoppers or taskers.
- Cost to build an app like Uber
MVP: $36k to $105k · a ride-hailing app with separate rider and driver apps
- Cost to build an app like DoorDash
MVP: $36k to $105k · a food delivery marketplace with customer, courier and restaurant sides
- Cost to build an app like Airbnb
MVP: $36k to $105k · a short-term rental marketplace for hosts and guests
- Cost to build an app like Instacart
MVP: $36k to $105k · a grocery delivery app with personal shoppers
- Cost to build an app like TaskRabbit
MVP: $36k to $105k · a local services marketplace for odd jobs and handyman tasks
Productivity and SaaS tools
Team software sold by subscription.
- Cost to build an app like Calendly
MVP: $43k to $115k · a scheduling and booking SaaS
- Cost to build an app like Slack
MVP: $46k to $125k · a team chat SaaS
- Cost to build an app like Notion
MVP: $44k to $120k · a docs, wiki and notes workspace
- Cost to build an app like Canva
MVP: $31k to $90k · a browser-based design editor with templates
- Cost to build an app like Trello
MVP: $44k to $120k · a kanban project board SaaS
- Cost to build an app like Zoom
MVP: $41k to $110k · a video meeting app
Commerce, payments and ticketing
Stores, checkout, peer-to-peer payments and event tickets.
- Cost to build an app like Shopify
MVP: $46k to $125k · an online store builder where many merchants each run their own store
- Cost to build an app like Venmo
MVP: $46k to $130k · a peer-to-peer payments app
- Cost to build an app like Etsy
MVP: $31k to $90k · a multi-seller marketplace for handmade and niche goods
- Cost to build an app like Eventbrite
MVP: $29k to $85k · an event ticketing platform
Health, fitness and wellness apps
Workouts, tracking, coaching and telehealth.
- Cost to build an app like Peloton
MVP: $36k to $105k · a connected fitness app with live and on-demand classes
- Cost to build an app like Teladoc
MVP: $46k to $130k · a telehealth app for video doctor visits
- Cost to build an app like Strava
MVP: $36k to $105k · a GPS activity tracking app with a social feed
- Cost to build an app like MyFitnessPal
MVP: $36k to $105k · a food and calorie tracking app
- Cost to build an app like Headspace
MVP: $36k to $105k · a meditation and wellness audio app
Local, booking and real estate apps
Listings, reservations and appointment booking.
- Cost to build an app like Zillow
MVP: $31k to $90k · a real estate listings and home search app
- Cost to build an app like OpenTable
MVP: $29k to $85k · a restaurant reservation app
- Cost to build an app like Mindbody
MVP: $41k to $110k · a class and appointment booking platform for studios and spas
- Cost to build an app like Yelp
MVP: $29k to $85k · a local business reviews and discovery app
Learning and AI apps
Courses, practice apps and AI assistants.
- Cost to build an app like Duolingo
MVP: $36k to $105k · a gamified language learning app
- Cost to build an app like ChatGPT
MVP: $24k to $80k · an AI chat assistant app
- Cost to build an app like Coursera
MVP: $31k to $90k · an online course platform with video lessons and certificates
- Cost to build an app like Grammarly
MVP: $49k to $135k · an AI writing assistant
Social, content and dating apps
Feeds, profiles, messaging and matching.
MVP: $34k to $100k · a photo and video sharing app with a social feed
MVP: $34k to $100k · a short-video app with a swipeable feed
MVP: $36k to $105k · a swipe-based dating app
MVP: $29k to $85k · a visual discovery app with saved boards