PricePilot10 FREE BUSINESS CALCULATORS

PricePilot

Price the work.
Keep the profit.

PricePilot gives freelancers and small businesses fast, practical calculators. Run the numbers before you send the quote.

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The Freelancer Starter Kit — $29

  • Rate-setting worksheet
  • Project quote template
  • Invoice template with late-fee clause
  • Quarterly tax checklist
  • Start-here guide
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Choose your calculation

Start with the number you need today. Every result includes the formula, so you can defend the price—not just copy it.

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YOUR RESULT
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Enter your numbers, then calculate.

How it works

The Freelancer Starter Kit — $29

  • Rate-setting worksheet
  • Project quote template
  • Invoice template with late-fee clause
  • Quarterly tax checklist
  • Start-here guide
Get the Starter Kit — $29 One-time purchase · PDF, instant download
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Four rules for stronger pricing

A calculator gives you a floor. Your positioning, demand and the value of the outcome determine how far above it you can go.

Separate cost from value

Your costs tell you the minimum viable price. They do not cap what a result is worth to the client.

Price non-billable time

Sales calls, admin, revisions and bookkeeping still consume capacity. Your billable rate has to cover them.

Quote scope, not optimism

Add a clear contingency for uncertain projects. If the scope is known, show exclusions instead of hiding risk.

Review the margin

A high top-line price can still produce a weak business. Check the dollars left after direct costs, not only revenue.

Common pricing questions

What is the difference between margin and markup?
Markup measures profit against cost. Margin measures profit against the selling price. A 50% markup on a $100 cost creates a $150 price and a 33.3% margin—not a 50% margin.
Should I use an hourly rate or a project fee?
Use an hourly rate when scope is uncertain or the client controls the pace. Use a project fee when the deliverable and revision limits are clear. The project quote calculator can turn your internal hourly target into a fixed quote.
How much contingency should I add?
For well-defined repeat work, 5–10% may be enough. For first-time, dependency-heavy or revision-prone work, 15–25% is more defensible. Always pair the number with a written scope.
Are these results tax or legal advice?
No. They are planning estimates based on the numbers you enter. Tax rules, late-fee limits and employment costs vary by jurisdiction and contract, so verify them with a qualified professional.