True Cost of Freelance Hiring
The headline rate is rarely the whole cost of hiring freelancers or contractors. This free calculator adds the parts that are easy to miss — platform fees and markup, your own coordination time, and the churn and ramp-up when people leave — using your own numbers. It's your math, not a generic benchmark, and we never assume a price for you.
Your hiring numbers
Enter what you'd pay to hire freelancers or contractors. Nothing is sent until you ask for the breakdown.
Your true monthly cost
Estimates from your inputs only. The headline rate is rarely the whole cost — fees, your coordination time, and churn/ramp are real. A managed pod folds vetting, coordination, and continuity into one accountable fee; we'll quote yours transparently. We don't assume a number for you.
Comparing models? Read managed pods vs hiring freelancers, the answer on the true cost of freelancers vs a managed pod, or our software & QA cost guides.
See what a managed pod would cost you
Once you know your true cost, we'll quote a managed pod transparently for your scope — and prove the outcome with a low-risk pilot before you commit.