Plan your business with real numbers. These calculators are free, need no sign-up, and run entirely in your browser; nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.
Startup cost calculator
Add up everything you need to spend before your first sale, plus a cash cushion to carry you while sales build. Answers the question: how much money do I need to start?
Break-even calculator
Find how many sales or jobs you need each month to cover your costs, and how many more to reach the profit you want. Answers the question: when will this business pay for itself?
Service pricing calculator
Work out the minimum you need to charge per hour to reach your income goal after business costs and taxes. Answers the question: what should I charge?
Use them together
- Pick an idea in our business idea finder.
- Estimate what it takes to start with the startup cost calculator.
- Set your price with the pricing calculator.
- Check the plan works with the break-even calculator.
- Then follow the Start a Business A–Z guide.
Last reviewed October 17, 2026. Startup costs are estimates; check local prices, licensing and tax rules before you commit money.
