Simple, transparent pricing.

The number is free. You pay only when a real quote is on the table and the decision costs thousands.

Quick Answer

Project Cost Estimator is free for the full 9-engine calculator and $15 one-time for the in-depth PDF report in 2026. Paid add-ons: $39 Quote Analyzer (compare 3–5 agency quotes), $99 Expert Review (24-hour senior-dev audit). No signup, no account, 30-day money-back guarantee. Calibrated to ±18% accuracy. Based on our calibration set of 600+ project quotes and rate benchmarks across 6 markets.

Free

$0

forever

  • ✔Full 5-step project wizard
  • ✔Platform recommendation
  • ✔Total cost estimate
  • ✔Complexity & risk scores
  • ✔Timeline estimate
  • ✔Top 2 smart insights
  • ✔Project health score
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Full Report

$15

one-time · no account needed

  • →Everything in Free, plus:
  • ✔the full estimate as a dated PDF, emailed to you (published under our name, not white-label)
  • ✔All scenario comparisons (tier · market · urgency · design · content · features · scope · warranty · origin)
  • ✔Platform comparison with 3-year TCO
  • ✔Phased delivery plan (MVP + Phase 2)
  • ✔Feature-level cost attribution
  • ✔ROI projection across 3 scenarios
  • ✔Recommended tool stack with curated partners
  • ✔All smart insights unlocked
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Quote Analyzer

$39

one-time · per analysis

  • ✔Score 3–5 agency quotes 0–100
  • ✔Six red flags checked automatically
  • ✔Price & timeline vs your reference estimate
  • ✔Recommended pick, with the reasoning
  • ✔Full report + PDF emailed to you
Analyze my quotes — $39
30-day money-back guarantee·Transparent hours × real 2026 market rates·Calibrated against 600+ project quotes and public rate benchmarks

Need human validation?

Expert Review — $99

A senior solutions architect reviews your estimate, validates the platform choice, and delivers a written report with alternative approaches and risk mitigation — within 24 hours.

Get Expert Review — $99

Building sites, not buying one?

Embed Pro — $290

Put this calculator on your own agency or freelance site with your brand, your colour and your call-to-action — visitors price their project on your page, then go to your contact form. One-time, one domain, no subscription.

See Embed Pro — $290

Frequently asked questions

Is the cost estimator really free?+
Yes. The full 5-step configurator, platform recommendation, cost estimate, complexity score, risk level, and timeline are completely free. No signup required.
What do I get for $15?+
The full cost breakdown with line items, ROI projections with break-even analysis, all smart insights, tech stack recommendations, and platform comparison mode — plus the whole thing as a dated PDF emailed to you. The report is published by Project Cost Estimator and carries our name, not yours: it is a third-party reference you can forward to a partner or put in front of an agency, not a white-label quote to re-sell as your own work. It unlocks instantly in your browser.
Do I need to create an account?+
No. Payment unlocks the report in your current browser via PayPal. No signup, no password, no account. Just pay and it unlocks instantly.
How accurate are the estimates?+
Our estimates target ±18% of real market quotes, calibrated against 600+ project quotes and rate benchmarks across 6 geographic markets using 2026 rates. Transparent hours × real market rates — not guesswork.
Can I get a refund?+
Yes. 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans. No questions asked.
What payment methods do you accept?+
PayPal and all major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) via PayPal's secure checkout.