Project Cost Estimator

Project Cost Estimator

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Free web project cost estimates in 2 minutes — no signup

After 14+ years building web projects across WordPress, Magento, Shopify, and custom stacks, I kept seeing the same problem: nobody talks about real numbers. Freelancers undercharge, clients have unrealistic expectations

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Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
53%53% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
51%51% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
36%36% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
36%36% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Strong signals: agent · Missing: mac, agents, macos
25%25% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Strong signals: shopify · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
20%20% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
1%1% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Incorrect prediction on native model

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