Rebuild Your No-Code MVP With Proper Architecture

Here's what happens after you validate with no-code

Your no-code tool is hitting performance limits. Pages load slowly. Workflows time out. Your database is approaching row limits. Users are starting to notice. You're one viral moment away from everything breaking.

You can't hire engineers to extend it. No senior developer wants "Bubble experience required" on their resume. The talent you need to scale won't touch your stack. You're locked into the no-code platform's roadmap and limitations.

Monthly costs are climbing faster than revenue. What started at $100/month is now $800/month. Add more users and it jumps to $1500. You're paying SaaS prices for hosting what should be a one-time build cost. The math stops making sense.

You're patching workarounds on top of workarounds. The no-code tool wasn't built for your exact use case. You've cobbled together plugins, Zapier chains, and custom code injections. It works, but barely. Every new feature takes twice as long as it should.

Here's how we solve it

We don't start from scratch. We rebuild what's already proven to work.

This isn't a greenfield MVP. Those are risky because you don't know if anyone wants the product. You've already validated demand. You know what features matter. You have real users and usage data.

We're translating your validated concept into proper code. Same user experience. Same core features. Better performance, better extensibility, lower long-term costs.

Validation first, then rebuild. We only rebuild products that have proven traction. If you're still figuring out product-market fit, stay in no-code. Come to us when you've validated demand and hit platform limits.

Feature parity from day one. We audit your current product and rebuild everything users depend on. No "we'll add that later" promises. If it's in your no-code version and users rely on it, it's in the rebuild.

Migration strategy included. You can't just flip a switch. We plan the transition: How do users move? How does data migrate? Can you run both versions in parallel? We've done this before.

Built for your future engineering team. Clean, documented code using modern frameworks. When you hire engineers later, they'll thank you. No technical debt, no mystery code, no "why did they build it this way?"

What's included

Discovery & Audit:

Current product audit (feature inventory and data models)
User flow mapping (how people actually use your product)
Performance analysis (identify biggest bottlenecks)
Tech stack recommendation (Next.js vs. other options based on your needs)
Database design (proper schema, relationships, indexes)

Design & Development:

UI rebuild with improved performance
Backend architecture and API development
Database migration strategy
Authentication and user management
Payment processing if applicable
Core feature implementation

Migration & Launch:

Data migration from no-code platform
Parallel testing (both versions running simultaneously)
User migration communication plan
Monitoring and error tracking setup
Post-launch bug fixes (30 days included)

Timeline:

Weeks 1-2: Audit, architecture, and foundational build
Weeks 3-4: Core features and integrations
Weeks 5-6: Testing, migration, and launch

How it works

Step 1: Product Audit (Week 1) We spend time in your current app as users. We map every feature, every workflow, every integration. We export your data schema. We identify what to keep exactly as-is and what to improve during the rebuild.

Step 2: Architecture and Foundation (Weeks 1-2) We design the database properly. Set up authentication. Build the API structure. Get the foundation right so features build faster. You'll see the skeleton of your app taking shape.

Step 3: Feature Rebuild (Weeks 3-4) We rebuild features in priority order: most-used first, nice-to-haves last. You're involved throughout. We demo progress weekly. If something doesn't match the no-code version, we adjust immediately.

Step 4: Migration and Launch (Weeks 5-6) We migrate your data, test everything with real user scenarios, and launch alongside your no-code version. Users can transition gradually or all at once. We monitor closely and fix issues fast.

Pricing

$15,000 - $25,000 for most MVP rebuilds

What affects pricing:

Lower end ($15-18K):

Simple CRUD app (create, read, update, delete)
Standard user authentication
One payment integration or none
Under 10 core features
Straightforward data model

Mid-range ($18-22K):

Marketplace or multi-sided platform
Complex permissions (user roles, privacy settings)
Multiple integrations (payments, email, APIs)
10-20 core features
Real-time features (notifications, live updates)

Higher end ($22-25K):

Complex marketplace with matching algorithms
Advanced features (search, filtering, recommendations)
Multiple user types with different experiences
20+ core features
High data complexity

Compare to no-code costs:

Bubble or similar platform:

$800-1500/month at scale
$9,600-18,000 per year
Compounds annually as you grow

Custom rebuild:

$15-25K one-time
Hosting: $50-200/month (DigitalOcean, Vercel, Railway)
Payback period: 12-18 months
Year 2+ savings: $8-16K annually

Monthly subscription alternative:

Rather do this gradually? Our monthly subscription ($5-8K/month) lets you rebuild over 2-3 months while still shipping. Good if you can't pause feature development during a rebuild.

Questions for founders

Think through these before scheduling a call. They help us determine if a rebuild makes sense now or if you should wait:

Do you have clear evidence of product-market fit? We're looking for real traction: paying customers, consistent usage, clear demand. If you're still validating the concept, stay in no-code a bit longer.

What specific limits are you hitting? Performance issues? Can't hire engineers? Feature limitations? Cost scaling problems? The more specific, the better we can scope the rebuild.

Do you have usage data and analytics? We need to understand which features users actually use. This prevents rebuilding things nobody cares about. If you have analytics, the rebuild is much more efficient.

What's your timeline and urgency? Can you operate in your current no-code tool for another 1-2 months while we rebuild? Or is this urgent because something's actively breaking?

What's your plan after the rebuild? Will you hire engineers to extend it? Use our monthly subscription for updates? Just want a stable product you rarely change? This affects how we architect things.

Frequently asked questionsFAQ

You found product-market fit. Now you need code that scales.