For an aspiring entrepreneur, coming up with an amazing app idea is only half the challenge. What good is an app idea but no money to build it?
Actually, I’d argue the idea is more like a tenth of the challenge. Execution is where the real magic happens but finding the funds for app development is often one of the biggest hurdles.
App development is expensive and for someone with a burning idea for the next industry-disrupting app, not having the cash required to build it can be a stressful predicament.
There are many factors that contribute to the relatively high cost of app development. We recently wrote an in-depth article about it. You can read the full post here.
So what are the options for a cash-strapped app startup wanting to keep moving forward?
How do youcreate an app for free or with very little money to invest in it?
Firstly, it depends how far off you are. Being only a few thousand dollars short is a much different predicament than being a few hundred thousand short. Are you really looking to create an app for free or do you have a little to put towards it? Having some capital to contribute will open up additional opportuinities, even if it’s just a small ammount.
I’ve compiled this list of 8 alternative ways to get your app developed if you don’t have the funds to pay for it yourself. These options will obviously be a little more challenging than simply paying a developer and very few will be possible without any money at all. But, one of these alternatives may just enable you to keep up the momentum and reach your goal of launching your app.
