Project Pricing Calculator
Price a fixed-fee project with confidence. List the tasks and hours, add tool costs, a buffer for revisions and surprises, and your profit margin, to get a project price you can explain.
How to price a project
- List every task with a realistic number of hours.
- Enter your hourly rate from the freelance rate calculator.
- Add tool costs, a buffer and profit.
- Quote the rounded price, with clear scope, revisions and payment terms.
Why add a buffer?
| Hidden time | Example |
|---|---|
| Revisions | Extra rounds of design changes |
| Communication | Calls, WhatsApp messages, emails |
| Delays | Waiting for content or approvals |
| Surprises | Plugin conflicts, hosting issues |
A 15 to 25% buffer keeps fixed-price projects profitable.
Value, not just hours
Hours set your minimum price. If a project will bring the client significant value, such as a lead-generating landing page, you can price above your hourly floor. As you get faster, value-based pricing rewards your skill instead of penalising speed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this project pricing calculator free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and your numbers stay in your browser.
Should I charge hourly or per project?
Per project is often easier for clients. Use hours behind the scenes to make sure the price covers your time.
How much advance should I take?
Many freelancers take 40 to 50% upfront for fixed-price projects.
What if the client wants changes beyond scope?
Quote them separately, using your hourly rate, before doing the work.