Honest Comparison
MVP Agency vs Freelancer: Which Should You Choose?
Agency or freelancer? Here's an honest breakdown to help you decide.
7
Webscension Wins
1
Freelance Developer Wins
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature
Webscension
Freelance Developer
Typical Cost
$2,997 (fixed)
$3,000-$15,000+ (hourly)
Timeline
2 weeks guaranteed
4-12 weeks typical
Reliability
Contractual guarantee
Variable, depends on individual
Scope Creep Risk
Fixed scope, fixed price
High risk with hourly billing
Support
90 days post-launch
Usually ends at delivery
Revenue Guarantee
First customer in 90 days or refund
No guarantee
Business Guidance
Pricing, launch, ICP refinement
Technical only
Flexibility
Structured process
Highly flexible
Communication
Professional, async updates
Direct, varies by freelancer
Why Choose Webscension
- Guaranteed delivery timeline
- Fixed price eliminates budget uncertainty
- Revenue guarantee reduces risk
- 90 days of post-launch support
- Business guidance included
- Proven process for MVPs
Why Choose Freelance Developer
- Often more flexible scheduling
- Can be cheaper for very small projects
- Direct relationship with the builder
- Easier to extend for ongoing work
- Can find specialists for niche tech
Which One Is Right for You?
Choose Webscension if:
Founders who want predictable costs, guaranteed delivery, and business guidance along with their MVP.
Choose Freelance Developer if:
Founders with existing freelancer relationships, very small budgets, or highly specialized technical requirements.
Our Verdict
For MVP development, an agency like Webscension offers significant advantages: fixed pricing, guaranteed timelines, revenue guarantees, and ongoing support. Freelancers can work for simple projects but introduce risk through variable timelines, scope creep, and lack of accountability. Unless you have a specific freelancer you trust, an MVP agency is the safer choice.
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