Freelance Project Pricing Calculator
Build defensible project quotes by combining hourly cost, hours estimated, complexity premium, and profit margin.
Inputs
Quote
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Run calculation
Base cost (rate × hours)—
With complexity premium—
Final quote—
Project pricing > hourly billing
Hourly billing penalizes you for getting faster. Project pricing rewards efficiency: deliver in 30 hours instead of 40, and you keep the profit. The calculator gives you a defensible starting price and a buffer for scope creep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I share the hourly breakdown?
Usually no. Clients buy outcomes, not hours. Quote a project price; only break it down if procurement demands it.
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