An MVP that answers your riskiest question
The smallest version that tells you the truth.
We build first versions for founders and companies launching something new. Small enough to ship in weeks, real enough that users behave normally with it, and built so the code survives if the idea works. Based in Vienna, working with clients across Europe.
MVP Development in Vienna.
The point of an MVP is to buy information. Every feature you add before launch is budget spent on an assumption nobody has tested yet. So the first question we ask is which assumption would hurt most if it turned out to be wrong, and then we build the smallest thing that answers it.
That usually means cutting more than feels comfortable. The version that ships handles the core path properly and leaves the rest as a manual step, an email, or a spreadsheet behind the scenes. Users will tell you soon enough which of those needs automating.
We build it as software you can keep. Fixed scope, senior developers, and an architecture that can carry features rather than one that has to be thrown away the moment the idea works. The MVPs we build are the same codebases we later grow into full products.
Most first versions we build are web based, and some belong on a phone from day one, which is app development. If the concept is still moving, prototyping answers the cheaper questions first. If you want help shaping the business around it, see business modeling.
What you get with Dotbite as your MVP partner
- Scoped around one question. We build what answers your riskiest assumption.
- A launch date in weeks. Close enough to plan a campaign around.
- Fixed scope, fixed price. You know what you are spending before we start.
- Code you can keep. The MVP grows into the product you ship.
- Prototype first if useful. The cheaper way to answer design questions.
- A team that stays. Version two comes from the same people.
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Our work in this field
epunkt
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Fixmetall
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NextPlace
NextPlace is our own product. It connects to a company's ATS, prepares every job for machine reading, and publishes it where candidates now search. Inside ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Grok and Perplexity.
Zurich - LiLi
The LiLi application is a fast application to classify, index and validate documents across different input channels.
Digitale Tennisschule
Manage training sessions, coaches, players, courts and your tennis school as a whole. From training planning to billing with just a few clicks.
LEAD Horizon - Alles Gurgelt!
LEAD Horizon wanted to bring highly intuitive, safe and fast PCR testing into people’s homes. We developed the Web App that made “Alles Gurgelt” possible.
whoranks
In a world where LinkedIn has become a central place for networking, branding, and thought leadership, understanding your influence and engagement on the platform is crucial.
Vengolino - Vienna Red Cross
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timebite
timebite is a crowd-based learning platform where students share their learning tips for exams and reflect on their learning behavior through individual statistics.
Quinn - TU Vienna
Quinn is a native ECTS evaluation app that we developed together with the Vienna University of Technology to improve ECTS equity and studyability.
Our clients
I was absolutely delighted with how quickly the Dotbite team got to work. They focussed very strongly on understanding what the requirements were and supported us in the process both strategically and as sparring partners. I will definitely hire Dotbite again for my next projects.
Dr. Johannes Braith – CEO, Storebox & Co-Founder, whoranks
It is a very fast, uncomplicated and, above all, effective collaboration. The short communication channels allowed us to develop the product on a high pace and quality.
Lukas Persterer - Founder and CEO, Digitale Tennisschule
Technologies we use
Who is Dotbite?
Dotbite is a team of passionate software engineers, creative designers, digital natives, innovative thinkers, and inspiring product owners who thrive in the digital world. We specialize in scalable solutions for large amounts of data, fast infrastructure, and a user experience made for humans.
Our approach
Together with the customer, we take a holistic look at the project, sift through rough edges, find hidden potential and possible obstacles. The customer’s idea is consistently pursued from the initial concept to beyond the market launch.
Targeted prototypes and conclusive MVPs ensure that the idea is on the right track. Our agility through Scrum allows us to implement changes quickly. Short communication channels and our dedicated teams also ensure that there is always a team member available who is intimately familiar with the subject matter.
Ready to connect the dots?
Hi, I’m Emir, CEO and Co-Founder of Dotbite.
You have an interesting idea for a digital project and are looking for a sparring partner pushing the challenge through with you?
You’ve come to the right place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an MVP cost?
Less than a full build, because the point is to answer one question rather than cover everything. At Dotbite we define that question with you, scope the smallest version that answers it, and quote a fixed price. You know the number before anything gets built.
How long does an MVP take?
Usually four to twelve weeks, depending on how much has to work before real users can try it. We cut aggressively to get there, because every week before launch is a week without feedback from anyone outside the room.
What belongs in an MVP and what can wait?
The core path that answers your riskiest assumption belongs in. Almost everything else can wait, including admin screens, edge cases and settings. Manual work behind the scenes is fine at this stage, because users will show you soon enough what actually needs automating.
Can we build on the MVP afterwards?
Yes, and we build it that way from the start. The architecture carries features rather than being thrown away once the idea works. The MVPs we build are the same codebases we later grow into full products.
How do we know whether the MVP worked?
We agree what success looks like before launch, usually a number around signups, usage or retention. Without that, everyone reads the same result differently afterwards. The point of the whole exercise is a clear answer on whether to continue.