// build_guide
// How to build TechPlan Pro - MVP Planning Platform for Non-Technical Founders
Next.js provides full-stack capabilities perfect for a planning tool with complex forms and AI interactions. PostgreSQL handles relational data for project templates and user plans. OpenAI integration enables intelligent MVP recommendations.
Complexity 8/10SaaS
// recommended_stack
FrontendNext.js with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS
BackendNode.js with Express.js
DatabasePostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
AuthNextAuth.js with Google/GitHub OAuth
HostingVercel (frontend) + Railway (backend)
ExtraOpenAI API
ExtraStripe
ExtraWebhooks
ExtraPDF generation
ExtraEmail service
// cost_and_timeline
USD min
$8,000
USD max
$15,000
INR min
₹6.7L
INR max
₹12.5L
Typical SaaS projects cost $1,800–$5,000 USD and take 6–8 weeks with an Indian dev team. See the full cost guide →
// timeline_breakdown
2 weeksDiscovery & Design
3 weeksCore AI Integration
4 weeksUser Interface Development
2 weeksPayment & Auth Setup
1 weekTesting & Deployment
// mvp_features[]
## What to build in the MVP
-User onboarding flow with project questionnaire
-AI-powered MVP scope generation
-Basic tech stack recommendations
-Simple timeline visualization
-PDF export of MVP plans
-Stripe payment integration for premium features
-Email notifications for plan updates
// risk_flags[]
## Engineering risks to plan for
!High complexity for ASAP timeline - quality AI recommendations require extensive prompt engineering
!OpenAI API costs could escalate quickly with micro-scale users expecting free tier
!Competing directly with established players like Lean Canvas tools
✦ Get a scope tailored to your idea
This scope was auto-generated from a real founder's inputs. Run the estimator with your specific requirements - free, no sign-up, results in 2 minutes.
// related_resources