LaunchCal is a free SaaS launch cost calculator that helps founders and developers estimate their monthly, yearly, and one-time startup costs. You can add every tool in your tech stack, input costs, and instantly get a shareable, embeddable cost breakdown widget.

Free SaaS Cost Calculator

Calculate Your SaaS Launch Costs

Q: How do I calculate my SaaS startup costs?

Add each tool or service in your stack (e.g., hosting, databases, APIs, SaaS tools), set the billing interval (monthly, yearly, or one-time), and enter the cost. LaunchCal automatically totals your monthly spend, yearly spend, and first-year total including one-time costs.

Q: Is LaunchCal free to use?

Yes, LaunchCal is free. You can build and preview your cost calculator without signing in. Sign in with your LaunchWall account to save your calculator and get a shareable embed link.

Q: How is the first-year total calculated?

The first-year total is calculated as: (monthly costs × 12) + yearly costs + one-time costs. This gives you a realistic view of what you'll spend in the first 12 months of running your SaaS.

Q: Can I save multiple calculators?

Yes. Once signed in, you can save as many LaunchCal calculators as you need — one per project, product, or scenario. Switch between them instantly from the saved calculators dropdown.

Stop guessing your startup budget. Add every tool in your tech stack — hosting, databases, APIs, SaaS subscriptions — set monthly, yearly, or one-time billing, and instantly see your total spend. Then share a beautiful, embeddable cost breakdown widget with your audience.

Trusted by indie hackers and developers who want to ship with a clear budget.

Instant Totals

Monthly, yearly & first-year costs calculated live

Embeddable Widget

Paste one iframe tag anywhere on your site

Multi-Currency

USD, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY and dozens more

Preset Stack Items

Next.js, Vercel, Supabase & more pre-loaded

Project

Project name

Currency

Website URL (optional)

Image URL (optional)

Stack + costs

How to Calculate Your SaaS Startup Costs

Add Your Stack
Pick from preset tools (Vercel, Supabase, Stripe, OpenAI…) or add any custom service. Set the category and billing interval for each item.
Enter Costs
Type in the cost per billing period. Use breakdown lines to split a single tool into multiple tiers or seat counts — LaunchCal sums it all up automatically.
Share & Embed
Save your calculator and get a public embed link plus a copy-paste iframe snippet. Embed your cost breakdown on your landing page, blog post, or README.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LaunchCal?

LaunchCal is a free SaaS launch cost calculator that helps founders and developers estimate their monthly, yearly, and one-time startup costs. Add every tool in your tech stack, input costs, and instantly get a shareable, embeddable cost breakdown widget.

How do I calculate my SaaS startup costs?

Add each tool or service in your stack — hosting, databases, APIs, SaaS subscriptions — set the billing interval (monthly, yearly, or one-time), and enter the cost. LaunchCal automatically totals your monthly spend, yearly spend, and first-year total including one-time costs.

Can I embed the cost calculator on my website?

Yes! After saving your calculator, LaunchCal generates a public embed URL and a ready-to-paste iframe snippet. Embed the cost breakdown widget on your landing page, blog, or anywhere that supports HTML — no JavaScript required on the host page.

Is LaunchCal free to use?

Yes, LaunchCal is completely free. Build and preview your cost calculator without signing in. Sign in with your LaunchWall account to save your calculator and unlock the shareable embed link.

What currencies does LaunchCal support?

LaunchCal supports a wide range of currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY, CAD, AUD, BRL, SGD, and many more. Switch currency at any time and all totals update instantly.

Can I add custom tools not in the presets?

Absolutely. Use the 'Add item' button to add any custom tool, service, or expense to your stack. You can also add breakdown lines inside each item for granular cost tracking — great for seats-based or tier-based pricing.

How is the first-year total calculated?

The first-year total is: (monthly costs × 12) + yearly costs + one-time costs. This gives you a realistic picture of total spend in the first 12 months — helpful for investor decks, blog posts, or personal budgeting.

Can I save multiple calculators?

Yes. Once signed in, save as many LaunchCal calculators as you need — one per project, product, or scenario. Switch between them instantly from the saved calculators dropdown.

Who is LaunchCal built for?

LaunchCal is built for indie hackers, SaaS founders, developers, and technical writers who want to transparently share or track their startup infrastructure costs. It's especially useful for 'build in public' creators who want to show their monthly stack spend.

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