Similar to the cost of the product, numerous factors affect the estimated time, including the scope of work, type of the network, complexity of functionality, available resources, and even the number and expertise of team members. The implementation of MVP with the most basic features that can be found in the majority of social networks can take ~ 875 — 1065 hours, while the development of a full-fledged product may range from 1540 up to 1800 hours.