As a freelance developer, one of the hardest decisions is figuring out what to charge. Charge too little and you burn out. Charge too much and clients disappear.
I found a simple tool that solves this: FreelanceHourly
The Problem
Most freelancers either:
- Pick a random number that "feels right"
- Copy what others charge without understanding their situation
- Forget about taxes, expenses, and non-billable hours
This leads to undercharging and eventual burnout.
The Solution
FreelanceHourly is a free calculator that considers:
- Your target annual income - What you actually want to take home
- Taxes and business expenses - The money that disappears to bills
- Billable vs. non-billable hours - Admin, marketing, learning time
- Time off - Because you deserve vacations too
Why I Recommend It
- ✅ 100% free
- ✅ No signup required
- ✅ Works instantly in your browser
- ✅ Gives you a clear, justified rate
Try it at freelancehourly.site and finally charge what you're worth.
What tools do you use to set your rates? Drop a comment below! 👇
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