Your freelance squire
A squire carries the gear so the knight can fight. FreeSquire carries the money math — what to charge, what you'll owe, what you'll keep — so you can get back to the work you're good at. Free, no signup.
Freelance Rate Calculator
Find the hourly rate you actually need to charge to hit your income goal — accounting for taxes, expenses, and non-billable time.
LiveSelf-Employment Tax Estimator
Estimate what to set aside for self-employment and income tax so the bill never surprises you.
LiveFreelance vs. Salary Comparison
See what a freelance contract is really worth versus a salaried job, benefits and taxes included.
LiveProject Quote Calculator
Turn an hour estimate into a confident fixed-price quote with the right buffer built in.
Live📊 Freelance rates by profession →
Writers, designers, developers, VAs and more — typical 2025 hourly rates, plus a calculator to find your own number.
Why these tools exist
Most freelancers price themselves like employees — they take a salary they'd like, divide by 2,080 hours, and quote that. It's the single most common reason talented freelancers earn less than they did with a 9-to-5 while carrying all the risk.
FreeSquire does the math employees never have to: grossing up for self-employment taxes, covering your own expenses and time off, and counting only the hours clients actually pay for. Plug in real numbers and you'll usually find your honest rate is far higher than you thought.