# Tessellate Labs

> Fixed Price MVP Development. Build your MVP for $5000. Launch in weeks, not months.

## Core Pages
- [Home](https://tessellatelabs.com)
- [Services](https://tessellatelabs.com/services)
- [Pricing](https://tessellatelabs.com/pricing)
- [Case Studies](https://tessellatelabs.com/#work)
- [MVP Cost Estimator](https://tessellatelabs.com/tools/mvp-cost-estimator)
- [PRD Generator](https://tessellatelabs.com/tools/prd-generator)

## Knowledge Center
- [Why 70% of Vibe-Coded MVPs Never Get a Paying User (Our Internal Data)](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/why-70-percent-vibe-coded-mvps-never-get-paying-user): We reviewed 100+ vibe-coded MVPs. About 70% never charged a single customer. Here's exactly why — and the 8 fixes that turn a demo into paying revenue.
- [Real Lovable Token Costs: We Built 10 MVPs and Tracked Every Credit](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/real-lovable-token-costs-10-mvps-tracked): We built 10 real MVPs in Lovable and logged every credit. Real numbers, eight cost patterns, a budgeting formula, FAQ — the honest Lovable token cost guide.
- [MVP Cost Calculator: What $1K, $5K, $25K & $100K Actually Buys in 2026](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/mvp-cost-calculator-what-1k-5k-25k-100k-buys-2026): How much does an MVP cost in 2026? A real budget breakdown of what $1K, $5K, $25K and $100K actually buy — features, timelines, tradeoffs, and a free MVP cost calculator.
- [Lovable vs Bolt vs Replit: An Honest 2026 Benchmark](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/lovable-vs-bolt-vs-replit-2026): Lovable vs Bolt vs Replit in 2026: an honest, hands-on benchmark comparing speed, code quality, lock-in, pricing, and which AI app builder wins for your MVP.
- [How Long Does It Take to Build an MVP? Timelines by Product Type](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/how-long-to-build-an-mvp): How long to build an MVP? Realistic timelines by product type — SaaS, marketplace, AI, mobile, regulated — plus the variables that make builds fast or slow.
- [Best AI Writing Assistants in 2026: A Founder's Honest Guide](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/best-ai-writing-assistants): The best AI writing assistants in 2026 reviewed for founders: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Jasper, free options, comparisons, FAQs, and how to actually use them.
- [Software Development Life Cycle: The Founder's Guide to Building Right](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/software-development-life-cycle-guide): What is the software development life cycle? Learn the 7 SDLC phases, compare models like Agile and Waterfall, avoid common mistakes, and apply SDLC to your MVP, a practical guide for founders.
- [Best AI App Builder in 2026: Which One Should You Actually Use?](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/best-ai-builder-in-2026): Looking for the best AI app builder? Compare Lovable, Bolt, Replit, Cursor, and v0 by workflow, control, speed, and real launch tradeoffs.
- [Create a Website With Lovable (Step-by-Step, 2026)](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/create-website-with-lovable): Create a website with Lovable using Plan mode, Agent mode, publishing, a custom domain, and security basics. Includes prompts and launch checklist.
- [What Is Vibe Coding? (Lovable + Claude)](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/what-is-vibe-coding): What is vibe coding? Learn the definition, risks, and a ship-ready workflow for vibe coding with Lovable and Claude Code, plus guardrails.
- [Build With Lovable in 2026: Ship a Real App Fast](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/build-with-lovable-2026): Build MVPs with Lovable in 2026 using a step-by-step playbook: prompts, Supabase, Stripe, SEO, GitHub handoff, and launch checks.
- [Airtable vs Custom App: Ops Decision Guide + Migration Plan](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/airtable-vs-custom-app): Airtable vs custom app for ops teams. Learn when Airtable wins, when it breaks, and how to migrate safely with a simple decision framework.
- [Validate MVP Idea in 7 Steps (Scripts Included)](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/validate-mvp-idea-in-7-steps-scripts-included): Validate MVP idea fast with 7 steps, interview scripts, landing tests, and pricing checks, so you build the right MVP with less waste.
- [What Is the Typical Budget for an AI MVP?](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/typical-budget-ai-mvp): Typical AI MVP budget ranges, hidden cost drivers, token math, and a scope-first plan to ship fast without overspending.
- [Build an MVP Without Coding, The Only Decision Tree You Need](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/build-mvp-without-coding-decision-tree): Build MVP without coding using one decision tree. Validate, prototype, go no-code, or hire a partner, then launch fast with less waste.
- [Replace Spreadsheets With a Web App (Ops Playbook)](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/replace-spreadsheet-with-web-app): A practical ops playbook to replace a spreadsheet with a web app, map the workflow, define rules, design MVP screens, and roll out safely.
- [Freelancer vs Agency for an MVP (Risk Checklist)](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/freelancer-vs-agency-for-an-mvp-risk-checklist): An MVP is supposed to maximize learning with minimal effort.  So your dev partner choice should minimize the risks that block learning: missed deadlines, unclear ownership, broken handoff, or a product you can’t iterate on.
- [How Much Does an MVP Cost? Budgets, Tiers, and Timeline Tradeoffs](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/how-much-does-an-mvp-cost): If you’re asking “how much does an MVP cost?”, you’re usually trying to answer a more important question: How much will it cost to learn whether this product should exist?
- [Launching "The Story Remedy": How We Built an MVP That Gained 4,000 Users in Just Two Weeks](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/how-we-built-an-mvp-that-gained-4000-users-in-just-two-weeks): At Tessellate Labs, we don't just believe in ideas, we bring them swiftly to life. Our recent collaboration with The Story Remedy is a perfect example of turning an innovative concept into a successful digital product, demonstrating the power of a streamlined MVP (Minimum Viable Product).
- [How to Build a Startup Product When You Can’t Code](https://tessellatelabs.com/knowledge/how-to-build-a-startup-product-when-you-cant-code): Launching a startup doesn't require coding skills—it requires a clear vision, strategic thinking, and the right approach to validating and executing your idea. Here's a step-by-step guide for non-technical entrepreneurs ready to bring their product to life: