The financial gut-check before the conversation. Know your minimum viable price, real profit, owner pay, and tax set-aside before you send a single proposal — built on Profit First principles.
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Pricing projects shouldn't be a gut feeling. But for most freelancers, it is.
You quote a number that feels right — and hope it works out.
You finish a project and realize you barely broke even.
You want to raise your freelance rates but have no idea where to start.
You're busy but somehow still not paying yourself properly.
You have no idea what you'll owe in taxes until it's too late.
You send the proposal and immediately wonder if you charged enough.
Pricing your freelance projects shouldn't be a guess. It should be a calculation.
Profit First is a cash management methodology by Mike Michalowicz. It flips the standard formula — instead of Revenue − Expenses = Profit, you allocate profit first, then work with what's left.
The Freelance Calculator applies these allocations at the project level. Enter your Profit %, Owner Pay %, and OPEX % — and get the minimum price your project needs to hit for your business to stay healthy.
"Know your floor before you send the proposal."
Your allocations per project
Two modes, one goal — the financial gut-check before the conversation.
On a call with a potential client and need a number fast? Enter your project type, estimated hours, subcontractor costs, and target price. The freelance rate calculator shows your base price instantly.
Free · no signupThe full calculator runs your numbers against your Profit First allocations and gives you a PASS or FAIL on your proposed price, plus six guardrail checks so nothing falls through the cracks. Tracks subcontractors, software subscriptions, hosting, tools, and your own time.
$37 one-timeSend that proposal knowing your price covers your costs, pays you fairly, protects your profit, and sets aside money for taxes. No more hoping for the best.
Know your floor"A wake-up call on what I should be charging!"
"I like that if your proposed budget fails, it gives you a recommended budget."
"I can definitely see myself using this!"
"I can definitely use it with my clients — it's a great tool for helping them see the true cost of delivering their services."
"Tried this tool and man it helped me to assess whether prices quoted for jobs makes sense."
If you quote projects independently, this calculator was made for you.
Designers, developers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators — anyone tired of undercharging for projects.
Small agency or studio owners who need to scope and price client projects profitably at every engagement.
Independent consultants and coaches who want to know the true cost of their programs before pricing them.
Anyone already using Profit First who wants to apply their allocations at the individual project level.
Try the free Quick Quote — no signup required. Or get full access to the complete freelance pricing calculator and start pricing every project with confidence.
Quick Quote is free forever · Full access $37 one-time · No subscription, ever