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Freelance quote & project estimate builder
Add line items, set a deposit, and show three options. Then print or save a clean PDF. Nothing is uploaded; it all runs in your browser.
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- Deposit due to start
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Prices in USD. Valid 14 days. Generated with pitchkiln.com/tools.
How to use it
List the work as line items (hours × your rate, or fixed amounts). Add a deposit, typically part of the total paid before you start. "Print / save as PDF" uses your browser's print dialog; choose "Save as PDF" as the destination.
Why three options?
Offering a lean, a core and a plus version lets the client choose how to work with you rather than whether to. The 0.7× / 1× / 1.5× spread is a starting point; edit it to fit the actual scope of each option. The Pitch Kiln video below explains the idea.
Protect the scope
Write what each line includes. When the client asks for "one small thing", see the scope-creep video for a reply that keeps the relationship intact.
Need your floor rate first? Use the hourly rate calculator.
FAQ
Is my quote saved or uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is sent to a server. Save a copy with Print / save as PDF.
How do I make a PDF?
Click Print / save as PDF, then pick Save as PDF as the printer in your browser's dialog.
Should I charge a deposit?
Many freelancers take part of the fee up front to commit the client. Choose a percentage that fits the project and your contract.
Should I add sales tax?
Only if your state requires it for your service. Rules vary, so check your state's revenue department.
Sources
- Pitch Kiln video — Three Pricing Options Beat One Price — the three-tier pricing approach
- Pitch Kiln video — How to Reply to Scope Creep — keeping scope fixed
Figures last checked: . This tool uses no third-party fee or tax figures. Not legal or tax advice.
Watch: How to Reply to Scope Creep
The short Pitch Kiln video that goes with this tool.
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