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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 guaranteeNone21 days
Project managementYouWe handle
Developer qualityVetted, variableSenior team
Ongoing developmentGoodMonthly retainer available
DesignSeparate hireIncluded

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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