What Should You Charge?
Get a data-informed rate suggestion based on your skill, experience, and location. See what you'd take home on each platform.
What DIY Tools Cost Your Clients
Some clients think they can replace you with a $13/mo tool subscription. Here's what they actually spend — and why they still need you.
Canva Pro
Non-designers who need professional visuals
Figma
UI/UX designers and web designers
Writesonic
Freelance writers and content creators
Midjourney
Artists and designers exploring AI-generated imagery
Claude (Anthropic)
Freelancers who need an AI thinking partner
Notion
Organizing everything in one place
Your value proposition
A client can spend ~$50-100/mo on tools and still produce mediocre work that takes 10x longer. Your expertise, speed, and professional quality make the math obvious: hiring you saves time and delivers better results.
DIY approach
$50-100/mo + 20-40 hours
Mediocre results
Hire you
Pro quality in hours
Worth every dollar
Rates are estimates based on market data and averages. Actual rates vary by portfolio quality, niche demand, client budget, and negotiation skills. Use these as a starting point, not a ceiling.