Fintech
True-Cost Loan Comparator
Compare loans by total cost including fees, not just the headline rate
Beginner8h1–2
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17/20Freelancer Rate Calculator
Work out an hourly rate that covers taxes, tools, holidays and savings.
Beginner6h1 person16/20 fit
Build Freelancer Rate Calculator for new freelancers in ~6h with 1 person. Stack: Next.js + Charts.
Why it wins: Simple tool that changes earning decisions.
Build flow
01 · Problem
New freelancers underprice because they compare to salaried pay.
02 · Solution
Enter target take-home pay, expenses, tax estimate and billable hours and get a minimum and target rate with explanations.
03 · Build
- 1Collect inputs
- 2Compute rates
- 3Explain each factor
- 4Chart breakdown
04 · Demo
Show how a salary equivalent turns into a much higher hourly rate.
MVP checklist
- Cost breakdown
- Billable hours
- Rate range
- Shareable result
Tech stack
| Tech | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Next.js | Frontend + API routes | Web |
| Charts | Data visualisation | UI |
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