Free tools to plan & budget your software
A growing set of free calculators and estimators for founders and product teams. Put real numbers on your idea — cost, ROI, timeline, and stack — before you write a line of code or brief a developer. No sign-up, nothing stored.
Cost & Budgeting
Put a realistic number on your build before you commit — development cost, ROI, running costs, and more.
MVP Cost Calculator
Estimate what your MVP will cost to build.
Open toolSoftware ROI Calculator
See the payback and ROI of building software.
Open toolProject Cost Estimator
Estimate cost and timeline from your scope.
Open toolAI API Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly LLM / API spend.
Open toolCloud Hosting Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly cloud bill.
Open toolPlanning & Decisions
Make the early product decisions with confidence — what to build first, which stack, and how long it takes.
Plan smarter before you build
The hardest part of building software is often the decisions you make before any code exists: what will it cost, is it worth it, what should you build first, and which technology should you bet on. These free tools give you fast, credible answers to exactly those questions, so you walk into your project with a budget, a timeline, and a plan instead of a guess.
Every calculator uses transparent, market-rate assumptions that we explain on each page — no black boxes. They're built by the team at CodersArts Build from real experience shipping MVPs, SaaS platforms, and AI products for founders and companies. When your numbers look right and you're ready to build, we're here to turn the estimate into a fixed quote and a live product.
Frequently asked questions
Are these tools really free?
Yes — every tool here is completely free, with no sign-up, no email gate, and no limits. They run entirely in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere or stored.
How accurate are the estimates?
They're well-researched, market-rate ballparks designed to help you budget and plan before you talk to anyone. The exact figure for a real project always depends on the details, which is why each tool links to a free scoping call for a fixed number.
Do I need an account to use them?
No account, no download, nothing to install. Open a tool, enter your inputs, and see results instantly. Your currency preference is remembered locally on your device.
Can CodersArts Build actually build my product?
That's what we do. These tools are the planning layer; when you're ready, CodersArts Build turns your idea into a live product on a fixed scope, price, and timeline — with full source-code ownership on handover.
From estimate to execution
Got your numbers? Now build with confidence.
Share your calculator output and product goal. We will turn the estimate into a fixed scope, timeline, and launch plan.