Freelance Pricing Strategy Calculator
Fixed, hourly, retainer, value-based, or milestone? Enter your project details and get a risk-adjusted quote for every model — plus a recommendation for which strategy fits this specific project.
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Risk Level
Recommended: Hourly
Medium complexity with potential scope changes — hourly protects your time and is transparent for the client
Model Comparison
Best for: Well-defined, bounded projects with a trusted client and clear deliverables
Best for: Consulting, support, research, or any project with unclear or evolving scope
Best for: Ongoing work: content, dev support, marketing, fractional roles, advisory
Best for: Projects 40+ hours where client wants visibility into progress (split into 3 milestones)
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