Project Price Calculator
Price freelance projects accounting for scope, revisions, and payment structure. Stop undercharging.
Base hourly rate for your work
Core hours to complete the project scope
Extra time for unexpected complexity (15–25% recommended)
Stock photos, fonts, hosting, third-party tools
Number of revision rounds included in the price
Average time each revision round takes
Recommended Project Price
Includes scope buffer, revisions, and fixed costs
$4,760.00
Base Labor
$3,400.00
Total Hours
56 hrs
Buffer Hours
8 hrs
Effective Rate
$85.00/hr
💡 Payment Structure Options
50/50: $2,380.00 upfront, $2,380.00 on delivery
Thirds: $1,586.67 at start, midpoint, and delivery
Full upfront: $4,760.00 (offer a 5–10% discount)
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Data-Driven Project Pricing
The biggest freelancer mistake is quoting based on gut feeling. Our calculator builds your price from the bottom up: base hours × rate + scope buffer + revision rounds = total project cost. Then it splits the payment into milestones so you maintain healthy cash flow.
The Hidden Costs of Projects
A '20-hour' project rarely takes 20 hours. Add client communication (15-20% of project time), revisions (2-3 rounds minimum), project management, and file organization. A realistic scope buffer prevents you from working for free on those extras.
Frequently Asked Questions
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