Design Subscription Cost Calculator

Figure out what your monthly design work actually costs. Enter your typical volume and complexity to compare hiring a freelancer, paying an in-house designer, and a flat-rate design subscription plan - then see a suggested subscription price range based on typical market pricing.

Design assets per month
Average complexity per asset
Freelancer rate ($/hour)
In-house designer monthly salary (optional)
Estimated hours / month
50.0h
Freelancer cost
$2,500
In-house cost (prorated)
$1,719
Suggested design subscription plan
$1,000 - $1,850/mo

Based on your volume and complexity, and on typical flat-rate design subscription pricing, which runs from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars a month.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the freelancer cost calculated?

It multiplies your monthly design volume (number of assets) by an estimated hours-per-asset figure based on the complexity level you select, then multiplies that by your freelancer hourly rate.

How is the in-house cost estimated?

It prorates a monthly salary against a standard ~160-hour working month, scaled to the hours your design volume would actually consume. It is a simplified estimate and does not include benefits, overhead, or management time.

How is the suggested subscription range calculated?

Flat-rate design subscription plans typically run from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars a month. The calculator narrows that typical range based on your volume and complexity to suggest where your needs likely fall.

Does this calculator save my inputs?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser and nothing is stored or sent to a server.