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Build MVP Fast vs Lemon.io

“Vetted freelancers. But you're still the project manager.”

Lemon.io offers well-vetted Eastern European developers at $50–$80/hour. BuildMVPFast offers a complete team at a fixed price with delivery accountability — better for founders who don't want to manage freelancers.

LLemon.io — Best for

Technical founders who can manage developers and want flexible, ongoing hourly help from vetted freelancers.

BBuild MVP Fast — Best for

Non-technical founders who want a shipped MVP at a fixed price without managing individual contributors.

Side-by-side comparison

CriterionLemon.ioBuild MVP Fast
Price for MVP$15K–$30K (hourly)✓ $3,460 fixed
Delivery guaranteeNone✓ 21 days
Project managementYou✓ We handle
Developer qualityVetted, variableSenior team
Ongoing developmentGoodMonthly retainer available
DesignSeparate hire✓ Included

Why founders choose Build MVP Fast over Lemon.io

Fixed price, not hourly

Lemon.io at $60/hr × 400 hours = $24,000 for an MVP. Our fixed price is $3,460–$8,000. No hourly creep.

Integrated team

Designer, 2 developers, QA, and PM — coordinated by us. Lemon.io gives you one developer at a time.

Delivery guarantee

21 days, defined scope, working product. Freelancers have no obligation to finish on time.

Design included

UI/UX is part of our package. With Lemon.io, add $3K–$5K for a separate designer.

Lemon.io: honest pros & cons

✓ What Lemon.io does well

  • +Pre-vetted developers from Eastern Europe
  • +Lower rates than US agencies ($50–$80/hr)
  • +Flexible — hire for specific skills
  • +Good for ongoing development after MVP
  • +Fast matching (48 hours)

✗ Lemon.io limitations

  • −Hourly billing with no delivery guarantee
  • −You manage the project, write specs, review code
  • −No design included — separate hire needed
  • −Coordination between designer + dev + QA is on you
  • −Quality varies by individual developer

Build MVP Fast track record

50+
MVPs shipped
20
Days avg delivery
$3,460
Fixed starting price
100%
Code ownership

Frequently asked questions

Is Lemon.io cheaper than an agency?

Per hour, yes. Per project, often no — hourly billing without scope control regularly exceeds fixed-price agency costs. Plus you add design, PM, and QA separately.

Ready to ship your MVP?

Free 30-min strategy call. We scope your product, confirm the fixed price, and start within 48 hours.

No commitment. No credit card.

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