How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom MCP Server in 2026?
A detailed 2026 cost guide for building a custom MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for any system, internal API, database, or SaaS. Covers what drives the price, a full cost breakdown by tier ($8K MVP to $150K+ enterprise), cost by feature and developer region, timeline, tech stack, hidden and ongoing costs, common mistakes, and when to build vs. buy.