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RateForge

Freelance rates backed by math, not gut feeling.

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RateForge is a free calculator that turns your income goals, expenses, billable hours, and time off into the hourly and day rate you should actually charge. Get an AI-generated, shareable rate report in seconds, no sign-up, no spreadsheet gymnastics.

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