Pricing Calculator
Three pricing methods, one answer.
Calculate product pricing using cost-plus, competitor, and value-based approaches. Enter cost per unit and target profit margin for an instant result.
What this tool does
This tool calculates product/service price using cost-plus, competitor, and value-based pricing methods. Shows recommended price as the highest of these.
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Disclaimer
Results are estimates for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
Product pricing combines cost-plus (margin over cost), competitor benchmarks, and value-based pricing. The highest of these three is usually the right price. This calculator runs all three.
30 cost, 40% target margin = 50 cost-plus. 75 competitor, 100 value-based customer will pay: recommended price 100. Don't leave value-based money on the table unless competitive pressure requires matching competitors.
Pricing is often too low - most small businesses underprice 20-40%. Raise prices annually if cost base rises, test higher tiers cautiously. The tool helps set the floor and ceiling clearly.
Run it with sensible defaults
Using cost per unit of 30, target profit margin of 40%, competitor price of 75, value-based price of 100, the calculation works out to 100.00. Nudge the inputs toward your own situation and the output recalculates instantly. The defaults are meant as a starting point, not a recommendation.
The levers in this calculation
The inputs — Cost per Unit, Target Profit Margin, Competitor Price, and Value-Based Price — do not pull with equal force. Not every input has equal weight. Flip one at a time toward extreme values to feel which ones move the needle most for your situation.
How the math works
Cost-plus = cost / (1 - margin). Recommended = max(cost-plus, value-based). Competitor shown for context. The working is transparent — you can verify every step yourself in the formula section below. No black box, no opaque "proprietary model".
Using this as a check-in
Re-run this every three months. A single reading tells you where you stand; four readings tell you whether things are improving. The trend matters more than any individual snapshot.
What this doesn't capture
The score is a composite of the inputs you provide. Life context — job security, family obligations, health, housing — doesn't appear in the math but shapes the real picture. Use the number as a prompt, not a verdict.
£30 £ + 40% margin vs £75 £ vs £100 £ = $100.00.
Inputs
This example uses typical values for illustration. Adjust the inputs above to match a specific situation and see how the result changes.
Sources & Methodology
Methodology
Cost-plus = cost / (1 - margin). Recommended = max(cost-plus, value-based). Competitor shown for context.
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