Smart Pricing Assistant

Find your optimal price point

Cost-Based Pricing

Your Hourly Rate: $75

$20$300

Billable Hours per Week: 30h

Target Profit Margin: 30%

Monthly Costs

Software subscriptions

$100

Internet & utilities

$80

Monthly Summary

Revenue

$9,000

Costs

$180

Gross Profit

$8,820

Profit Margin

98.0%

Suggested Hourly Rates

Break-Even Rate

Minimum to cover costs

$1.50/hr

Target Rate

30% profit margin

$2.14/hr

Premium Rate

High-value positioning

$3.21/hr

💡 Pricing Strategy Tips

• Raise prices gradually: Small increases (+10-20%) are less likely to scare clients
• Test with new clients: Try higher rates with new prospects before raising for existing clients
• Value over time: If clients focus on your hourly rate, they undervalue your expertise
• The 80% rule: If 80%+ of prospects say yes, your prices are too low
• Quality filter: Higher prices often attract better clients who value quality

How to Use Smart Pricing Assistant

Find your optimal pricing with data-driven tools.

1Calculate your break-even and target hourly rate
2Browse industry pricing templates
3Simulate price changes and see revenue impact
4Track price tests to find what works best

Who Is Smart Pricing Assistant For?

For freelancers and small business owners who struggle with pricing.

Freelancers

Stop undercharging for your services

Consultants

Value-based pricing strategies

Small Business Owners

Optimize pricing for profitability

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the break-even rate calculated?▼

Break-even = Total monthly costs / Billable hours per month. This is the minimum you need to charge to cover expenses.

Why use the 80% rule?▼

If 80%+ of prospects accept your price, you're probably undercharging. The optimal rate should have some prospects say no.

Should I raise prices for existing clients?▼

It's better to test higher rates with new clients first. For existing clients, communicate value improvements when raising rates.