Estimate your next freelance project

This calculator turns a project's scope into a defensible price. Add the hours each part needs, multiply by your rate, then add a buffer for unknowns, your overhead and any discount.

How it works

List each workstream with its estimated hours and rate, add a contingency percentage, include overhead, apply any discount, and the calculator totals the quote.

Worked example

A landing page: design 8h at $60, build 20h at $60, copy 4h at $50 — subtotal $1,880; a 15% contingency brings the quote to $2,162.

Assumptions

Results are estimates based on the figures you enter. The calculator does not store your data.

Frequently asked questions

How much buffer should I add?

Many freelancers add 10–20% for unknowns. The right number depends on how well the scope is defined.

Can I save the quote?

In Swishr Desk you can turn a quote into a quotation document and send it.

Written and maintained by Swishr Desk team. Last updated 2026-10-20.