How are you different from a traditional agency?

Our AI-augmented workflow lets us ship 3-5× faster at equivalent or higher quality. We charge fixed prices, not time-and-materials, which aligns our incentives with your results.

Are you a small team?

Yes, and it's intentional. Lean core team complemented by a network of specialists activated on demand (design, copywriting, media buying). No structure to feed, no hidden costs.

Who owns the code — me or you?

You, 100%. We transfer all rights at delivery. The GitHub repo moves to your account with complete documentation.

Do you work with WordPress?

No. WordPress is technical debt in disguise. We build on Next.js — faster, more secure, more scalable, better SEO. We handle the migration if you're coming from WordPress.

How is confidentiality guaranteed?

NDA signed before the discovery call if needed. All work in private repositories. No client content shared without written authorization. Compliant with FADP (Swiss law) and GDPR.

Do you work outside French-speaking Switzerland?

Yes, but our main edge is proximity in the Swiss-French region. For clients outside that zone, we stay strong on Build and AI, slightly less so on local strategy.

How much does a website or web app cost in Switzerland in 2026?

Prices vary with complexity: a premium landing + simple backend starts at CHF 7,500, a full web application at CHF 15,000, a SaaS with auth/payment/dashboard at CHF 25,000. At BeGenerous Digital, all pricing is transparent and publicly listed. Fixed price after scoping, no bullshit quotes and no time-and-materials billing.

Should I choose Next.js or WordPress for a 2026 business website?

Next.js for any business that wants performance, security and solid SEO. WordPress has become technical debt: plugins to patch, CMS to maintain, degraded performance. Next.js delivers excellent Core Web Vitals, ultra-fast static rendering, no classic server hosting cost (Vercel edge is free), and a better SEO signal to Google. We handle the migration if needed.

How do I integrate AI into my business without rebuilding everything?

Augmented AI plugs into your existing tools. A few concrete cases: a conversational agent answering customers 24/7 (GPT/Claude integrated into your CRM), predictive scoring on your leads, automatic content generation (emails, product descriptions), repetitive process automation (data extraction, classification). We start at CHF 4,500 for a custom AI integration, delivered in 2-4 weeks.

How long does it take to deliver an MVP or a web app?

At BeGenerous Digital, between 2 and 6 weeks depending on scope. A premium landing + simple backend: 2-3 weeks. A full web application: 4-6 weeks. A SaaS with auth + payment + dashboard: 5-8 weeks. Compared to a traditional agency that ships in 4-8 months, we're 3-5× faster thanks to our AI-augmented workflow (Claude Code, Cursor) and modern stack (Next.js, Supabase, Stripe).

How do you choose a digital agency in Switzerland?

4 objective criteria: (1) pricing transparency — avoid opaque custom quotes, favor agencies that publish their prices; (2) modern technical stack — Next.js, React, TypeScript rather than WordPress/PHP; (3) realistic timelines — a serious agency ships an MVP in 4-8 weeks, not 6 months; (4) code ownership — make sure the code is transferred to you 100% at delivery, with no vendor lock-in.

Building an MVP in Switzerland: from idea to product in 6 weeks

A well-scoped MVP (Minimum Viable Product) ships in 4 to 6 weeks in 2026, not 6 months. The difference is no longer in developer talent — it's in scope, method and technical stack. This guide details how to go from idea to launchable product, with realistic budget and pitfalls to avoid.

By Greg Annas, founder of BeGenerous Digital (Lausanne).

What is an MVP really?

An MVP is not:

A Figma prototype you show to investors
An interactive demo with no backend
A closed beta with 3 testers

An MVP is:

A product deployed in production, accessible via a link
Able to handle real users (even just 10)
Solving a single problem really well
Monetizable or measurable by a clear metric

The confusion between "prototype" and "MVP" is the #1 cause of failure. An MVP must prove you can charge for or get regular use of the product. Without that, you stay in concept territory.

Why 6 weeks now, instead of 6 months?

Three technical shifts have dramatically reduced MVP timelines between 2020 and 2026:

1. All-in-one frameworks

Next.js 16 + Supabase + Stripe give you in 1 npm install:

Modern front-end (React Server Components)
Backend API (Route Handlers, Server Actions)
PostgreSQL database (Supabase)
Authentication (Supabase Auth)
Payments (Stripe Checkout)
Global edge hosting (Vercel)

6 years ago, you had to assemble these pieces manually (Express + custom Postgres + Passport + Stripe + AWS). 2 to 3 weeks just for plumbing.

2. AI augmentation (Claude Code, Cursor)

A senior developer with Claude Code produces 3-5× more quality code than 3 years ago. Repetitive tasks (boilerplate, unit tests, TypeScript types, documentation) are practically free in time.

3. Pre-built design systems

shadcn/ui, Radix, Tailwind: ready-to-use, accessible, customizable UI components. No need to spend 2 weeks designing a Design System from scratch for an MVP.

Result: an MVP that took 4 months in 2020 ships in 4-6 weeks in 2026, with better technical quality.

The 5 MVP types and their realistic timelines

Not all MVPs are equal in complexity. Here's the pragmatic segmentation:

MVP type	Example	Realistic timeline	Budget
Landing + waitlist	Capture leads before coding	1-2 weeks	CHF 4,000 – 8,000
Simple CRUD app	To-do app, form-dashboard	2-3 weeks	CHF 8,000 – 15,000
Basic SaaS	Auth + dashboard + 1 key feature	4-6 weeks	CHF 15,000 – 35,000
SaaS with payment	Auth + billing + dashboard + feature	5-8 weeks	CHF 25,000 – 50,000
Marketplace	2 user types + matching + payment	8-12 weeks	CHF 40,000 – 80,000

If your idea falls into categories 1 to 3, you can launch an MVP in under 6 weeks. Beyond that, plan for more time — but phased splitting (v0, v1, v2) lets you launch something fast.

The 10 questions to ask before writing code

Before contacting an agency or a dev, honestly answer these questions:

What problem does my MVP solve for the user? (in 1 sentence)
Who is the exact user? (detailed profile)
What is the one key action they must be able to do?
How much am I ready to invest in time/money if the MVP fails?
What metric will tell me "it works" or "it doesn't"?
Do I need payment from the MVP? (often no)
Do I need user login from the MVP? (sometimes no)
How will I acquire my first 10 users?
What competitors already exist? (if zero: alarm, does the market exist?)
Why now? What has changed recently that makes this MVP possible?

If you can't answer these 10 questions, don't start dev. Spend 1-2 weeks clarifying. It's cheaper than building the wrong product.

Recommended technical stack for a 2026 MVP

To maximize shipping speed and minimize maintenance cost, here's the stack we recommend at BeGenerous Digital:

Front-end

Next.js 16 (App Router): modern full-stack React framework
TypeScript (strict): strong typing to avoid runtime bugs
Tailwind CSS 4: productive styling
shadcn/ui: accessible and customizable UI components
Framer Motion: polish animations (optional)

Backend

Next.js Route Handlers / Server Actions: no separate server needed
Supabase: PostgreSQL + Auth + Storage + Realtime (~CHF 0 free up to certain limits, then ~CHF 25/month)
Stripe: SaaS payments (2.9% + CHF 0.30 / transaction)
Resend or Gmail SMTP: transactional emails (free up to 100/day on Resend)

Hosting

Vercel: global edge deployment, free up to certain limits then CHF 20/month
fra1 region (Frankfurt) for minimal latency in Switzerland

Monitoring

Vercel Analytics + Speed Insights: free, Core Web Vitals + usage
Sentry: error tracking (free up to 5k events/month)

Total recurring MVP costs on this stack: CHF 0 to 80/month in the first six months. Negligible.

The 4 phases of a well-shipped MVP

Phase 1 · Discovery (3-5 days)

Detailed brief, scope validation, technical architecture, wireframes. Deliverable: a 10-15 page document detailing precisely what will be built, user flows, database schema, deployment plan.

Cost: CHF 3,000 to 5,000 (or included in a global fixed price).

Phase 2 · Design (5-10 days)

High-fidelity Figma mockups for critical flows. Design system extracted to code (Tailwind variables, custom shadcn components). Full validation before any production code.

Deliverable: all MVP pages in Figma, design system in Git repo.

Phase 3 · Build (3-4 weeks)

Iterative development with permanent access to the Vercel preview. Bi-weekly sync point. Features shipped one by one, tested, adjusted.

Week 1: authentication, general layout, static pages (landing, about, pricing). Week 2: product main feature #1 (the reason the product exists). Week 3: secondary feature #2, third-party integrations (Stripe, email, etc.). Week 4: polish, responsive, performance, accessibility, documentation.

Phase 4 · Ship (2-3 days)

Final production rollout, domain configuration, SSL, monitoring, full technical documentation, internal team training.

Deliverable: live product, publicly accessible, active metrics, trained team.

Total: 5 to 6 calendar weeks for a basic SaaS.

The 5 classic pitfalls to avoid

Pitfall 1 · Scope creep

During the build, the temptation is strong to add "just one small feature". Every non-critical feature added extends the MVP by at least 2-3 days. Resist.

Rule: any addition request during the build → add it to a "v1 post-MVP" list and revisit after launch.

Pitfall 2 · Trying to make an MVP too "MVP"

Some entrepreneurs, out of fear of over-investing, launch a product so basic it proves nothing. Example: a B2B SaaS with no branding, a 2015 design, and broken UX. Prospects won't sign.

Rule: your MVP must be deliverable to a paying client, not to a forgiving friend.

Pitfall 3 · Building before validating

Many entrepreneurs code for 4 months before talking to 10 target users. Result: they ship a product that doesn't solve the right problem.

Rule: before the build, 10 user interviews minimum. 30 min each. That validates or invalidates the idea in 1 week.

Pitfall 4 · Choosing the wrong agency / wrong dev

An agency that doesn't know the modern stack (Next.js, Supabase) will take 3 months to do what a modern agency does in 5 weeks. For 3-5× the price.

Rule: require a team that has already shipped 3+ MVPs with the same stack. Ask for URLs.

Pitfall 5 · Ignoring metrics from day one

If you launch an MVP without analytics (GA4 + custom events), you'll be flying blind. Impossible to know if the product works or not.

Rule: define the 3 key metrics before the build, implement them from v0.

Realistic 6-month budget

For a founder launching a basic SaaS via an AI-augmented agency:

Line item	Cost
Discovery + scoping	CHF 3,500
MVP build (4-6 weeks)	CHF 25,000 – 40,000
Hosting 6 months	CHF 120 – 480
Third-party services (Stripe fees separate)	CHF 200 – 600
Launch marketing (ads + content)	CHF 3,000 – 10,000
Post-launch iterations (support, bugs)	CHF 4,000 – 10,000
Total year 1 semester 1	CHF 35,000 – 60,000

Compare with the CHF 120,000 – 250,000 the same MVP would have cost in 2020 or with a traditional agency today.

And after the MVP? The post-launch phase

Ship is just the beginning. Here are the 3 priorities of the first 3 months post-launch:

Month 1 · Metrics and validation

Measure daily: signups, activation rate (% who do the key action), D7 / D30 retention, user feedback. Goal: understand if the product resonates.

Month 2 · Targeted iterations

Based on data + feedback, iterate on the product's 2-3 major frictions. No total rebuild: surgical adjustments.

Month 3 · Acquisition and monetization

If metrics are good, invest in acquisition (ads, content, partnerships). If metrics are bad, pivot or stop (earlier is better).

At 3 months post-MVP, you should have a clear answer: will this product become a viable business, or should you move on?

Concrete case: a B2B SaaS shipped in 5 weeks

Real example of a BeGenerous Digital client in 2025:

Idea: leave management platform for Swiss SMBs (< 100 employees)
MVP scope: email/Google auth, employee dashboard (request leave), HR dashboard (approve, see calendar), email notifications
Stack: Next.js 16, Supabase, Resend, Vercel
Timeline: 5 weeks (1 week discovery + design, 3 weeks build, 1 week polish)
Budget: CHF 28,000 fixed price
Launch: rolled out to 3 pilot companies on the 15th of month 5
Result 3 months post-launch: 12 paying customer companies, CHF 3,500 MRR, 90% retention

Why did it work? Ultra-focused scope (no "nice to have" features), modern stack, founder who had validated the idea through 15 customer interviews before dev.

Conclusion

Building an MVP in Switzerland in 2026 is a fast and affordable act, provided you follow 3 principles:

Strict scope: a single key feature, shipped excellently
Modern stack: Next.js + Supabase + Stripe + AI augmented
Iterative method: 4 phases, metrics from day one, targeted post-launch iterations

Swiss Made in digital product means delivering quality on a respected timeline, without marketing bullshit. Swiss founders who follow this approach get their idea off the ground without burning their runway in R&D.

Free 30-min discovery call at BeGenerous Digital to challenge your MVP idea and see if 4-6 weeks is realistic for your project.