Honest Comparison
Dev Shop vs Product Studio: MVP Development Compared
They both write code. But the approach and value are completely different.
9
Webscension Wins
0
Traditional Dev Shop Wins
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature
Webscension
Traditional Dev Shop
Typical MVP Cost
$2,997 (fixed)
$15,000-50,000
Focus
Startup success
Billable hours
Business Understanding
Founder-level thinking
Requirements execution
Timeline
2 weeks
2-4 months
Pricing Model
Fixed, transparent
Time and materials
Team Size
Lean, focused
Multiple roles billed
Decision Making
Product expertise included
You decide everything
Post-Launch Guidance
Launch strategy included
Technical handoff only
Success Metric
Your first customer
Project delivered
Why Choose Webscension
- 5-15x lower cost for same outcome
- Business thinking, not just code
- Revenue guarantee shows aligned incentives
- Fast delivery, immediate market testing
- Launch strategy included
- Direct access to builder
Why Choose Traditional Dev Shop
- Larger team for complex projects
- Multiple technology capabilities
- Enterprise processes and compliance
- Ongoing development capacity
- Established reputation
Which One Is Right for You?
Choose Webscension if:
Founders building their first product who want business guidance alongside development.
Choose Traditional Dev Shop if:
Established companies with complex requirements, compliance needs, or ongoing enterprise development.
Our Verdict
Dev shops are built for enterprises with big budgets and complex requirements. For MVPs, you're paying for overhead that doesn't help you: project managers, account managers, and processes designed for large projects. Product studios like Webscension focus exclusively on getting founders to market fast.
Ready to Build Your MVP?
Get your MVP built in 2 weeks for $2,997. First paying customer within 90 days, or full refund.