MVP
Micro SaaS MVP Checklist
Use this micro SaaS MVP checklist to decide what to build first, what to skip, and what must be measurable before launch.
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Scope a small SaaS MVP
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A micro SaaS MVP should prove that a specific buyer cares enough to use or pay for the product. The checklist is not about shipping every feature. It is about removing uncertainty fast.
Turn the guide into a product
Skip the SaaS plumbing and ship the web + mobile app.
Zero To Shipped gives you the production Next.js app, Expo mobile app, auth, billing, analytics, email, admin, and deploy paths already connected.
One-time payment. Lifetime updates.
Define the smallest paid job
Write the exact job the MVP performs and the moment someone needs it. If the job cannot be described in one sentence, the MVP is probably too broad.
- Name the buyer and trigger moment.
- Pick one core workflow.
- Remove every dashboard that does not support the workflow.
Ship the trust basics
Even a small MVP needs enough trust to sell. Visitors need to know who it is for, what happens after checkout, how data is handled, and how to get support.
- Landing page with one clear promise.
- Checkout and receipt flow.
- Basic onboarding and error handling.
Measure activation, not vanity
The first version should record whether users reached the core value moment. Pageviews are useful, but activation and repeat usage tell you if the product is alive.
- Track signup, onboarding started, activation, checkout, and purchase.
- Tag the acquisition source.
- Review failed actions and rage clicks.
FAQ
How many features should a micro SaaS MVP have?
A micro SaaS MVP should have one primary workflow, the minimum trust layer around it, and analytics for activation and purchase. Extra features should wait.
Can a micro SaaS MVP charge money?
Yes. Charging early is often the cleanest validation signal when the product solves a business problem.