How Much Does an AI MVP Cost in 2026?

How Much Does an AI MVP Cost?

An AI MVP typically costs between $5,000 and $25,000 to build and launch in 2026. The variance depends on scope (one feature vs many), data preparation needs, and whether you use cloud APIs (OpenAI/Anthropic) or local LLMs. At CasaInnov, our 2-week "AI Sprint" model often lands on the lower end by using optimized blueprints.

Don't forget the "Running Costs" (OPEX). Tokens can add $10-$100/month for early testing, but scale rapidly with usage.

Cost Breakdown: Where Your Budget Goes

Your budget is split into three main buckets: (1) 60% Engineering (Orchestration & UI), (2) 20% Data & Prompt Ops (Evaluation), and (3) 20% Infrastructure (Build pipelines & EAS). By using React Native, you save 40% immediately by building one codebase for both iOS and Android.