Freelancer

Freelancer Pricing Tools

Translate income goals and delivery effort into a defendable pricing floor. Include non-billable time, direct expenses, revisions, and uncertainty before quoting.

Choose by decision

Start with the question, not the metric

Keep the inputs and reporting period consistent, then validate important decisions against your source data.

01

Set a sustainable hourly baseline

Select the relevant calculator below, record your assumptions, and compare scenarios before acting.

02

Price fixed projects with contingency

Select the relevant calculator below, record your assumptions, and compare scenarios before acting.

03

Compare freelance and contractor economics

Select the relevant calculator below, record your assumptions, and compare scenarios before acting.

Common questions

Freelancer Pricing Tools FAQ

Should a freelance rate include non-billable time?

Yes. Sales, administration, learning, time off, and unpaid gaps reduce the hours available to bill clients.

Is hourly pricing always best?

No. Hourly pricing is a useful floor, while fixed or value-based pricing may fit work with clear scope or high business value.

What belongs in project costs?

Include contractors, software, travel, assets, payment fees, and other costs required specifically for the engagement.