Question 1

How do I know which type of MVP to build?

Accepted Answer

Match the MVP type to the riskiest question you need to answer. If the risk is “does anyone want this?”, a landing page or fake door tests demand cheaply. If it’s “can we deliver the value?”, a concierge or wizard-of-oz MVP lets you deliver it manually first. If it’s “is the experience right?”, a prototype tests the flow. The quiz above weighs your situation and recommends the leanest fit.

Question 2

What are the main types of MVP?

Accepted Answer

The eight classic types are: landing page (test demand with a page), fake door (measure interest in an unbuilt feature), concierge (deliver the value manually and openly), wizard of oz (looks automated, humans run it behind the scenes), piecemeal (stitch existing tools into a working product), single-feature (build one core feature well), prototype (a clickable mockup), and crowdfunding (validate and fund with pre-orders). Each answers a different question, so the right one depends on your biggest unknown.

Question 3

What’s the difference between a concierge and a wizard of oz MVP?

Accepted Answer

In a concierge MVP the user knows the service is delivered by hand — it’s transparent and high-touch, and you learn the process. In a wizard of oz MVP the front-end looks like a finished, automated product, but people do the work behind the scenes — the user thinks it’s automated. Concierge tests whether you can deliver the value; wizard of oz tests whether people want the automated version before you build the automation.

Question 4

Can I combine or switch MVP types?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many founders start with a landing page or fake door to confirm demand, then run a concierge or wizard-of-oz MVP to deliver value manually, and only then build a single-feature product. The types are a sequence of increasingly committed tests, not a one-time choice — use the cheapest one that answers your current riskiest question, then graduate.

Question 5

Can I embed this quiz on my site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On the result screen, open the “Embed this quiz” panel to copy an iframe snippet. It’s free to use; a link back is appreciated.

Which MVP Type Should You Build?

The 8 types of MVP

MVP types FAQ

How do I know which type of MVP to build?

What are the main types of MVP?

What’s the difference between a concierge and a wizard of oz MVP?

Can I combine or switch MVP types?

Can I embed this quiz on my site?

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