What is Retainr: AI Retainer Calculator?
Stop guessing your pricing. Retainr uses AI to instantly calculate your ideal monthly retainer based on real value, not vibes. Built for freelancers, marketers, designers & creators who want to charge smarter and close confidently.
Problem
Freelancers, marketers, designers, and creators currently determine pricing based on intuition or vibes, leading to undercharging, client pushback, or lost deals.
Solution
AI-powered retainer calculator tool where users input project scope, timeline, and business value to receive a data-backed monthly fee (e.g., typing "Brand strategy for SaaS startup" generates $3,500-$5,000 range). Highlights AI analysis of real-world client data for pricing accuracy.
Customers
Freelancers, marketers, designers, and creators (ages 25-45) who need to justify rates, avoid underpricing, and streamline client negotiations.
Unique Features
Exclusively focuses on retainer pricing (not hourly), integrates AI with business KPIs like client revenue impact, and provides transparent fee breakdowns for clients.
User Comments
Saves 5+ hours per proposal
Doubled retainer rates confidently
Eliminated undercharging for web design
Won enterprise client with data-driven quote
Onboarded in 2 minutes
Traction
Launched May 13, 2024 on Product Hunt (400+ upvotes, #2 Product of the Day). Founder @johnpdavis has 1K+ X/Twitter followers. 1.5K+ users in beta, $5K MRR from early adopters.
Market Size
73.3 million freelancers globally (World Bank, 2023) needing pricing tools, with 68% struggling to set retainers (Upwork 2022 survey).
