Which pricing model should you use?
A short quiz you can embed on your site — three questions recommend a pricing model (hourly, project, retainer or value-based) and point to the tool that sets it up.
Question 1 of 3
How predictable is the work?
Three questions — about fifteen seconds — and we'll suggest a pricing model.
Embed this tool
Copy the snippet and paste it anywhere on your website — WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, or plain HTML. It stays free, with a small “Powered by Plainso” link.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you start.
How do I choose a pricing model?
Match the model to how predictable the work is and what the client wants. Hourly suits unpredictable work, a fixed project price suits well-scoped work the client wants to approve up front, a retainer suits ongoing help, and value-based pricing suits work whose outcome you can show.
Can I embed this quiz on my own website?
Yes — that's what it's for. Copy the one-line iframe snippet from this page and paste it anywhere. It runs in the visitor's browser, needs no account, and carries a small 'Powered by Plainso' link.
Which model earns the most?
Value-based pricing usually does, because you charge for the outcome rather than the hours. It is also the hardest to justify, so most people start hourly or per project and move to value-based once they can show results.