Freelancing
Rates, fees, pricing and tools for freelance software engineers, with worked examples.
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Paid in USD, spending in local currency? Withdrawal fees and FX spread compared
What you lose turning USD freelance income into rupiah or another currency, with Wise, Payoneer, PayPal, wire and Upwork fees checked in October 2026.
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What Upwork fees and Connects really cost you in 2026
Upwork's 2026 freelancer fees from its help pages, with the 0% to 15% service fee, Connects, Freelancer Plus, withdrawal fees and a worked example.
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Toggl Track alternatives for freelancers in 2026
Eight Toggl Track alternatives for freelancers, with what changed at Toggl in 2026, October prices, free plans, invoicing and who each app suits best.
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How to price fixed-price projects from your own time data
Price fixed-price work from the hours past projects really took, with milestones, a buffer, fees and costs, and a plan for when you run 20% over.
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Mindset vs Toggl Track
Mindset and Toggl Track compared for freelance developers on tracking, billable rates, money in two currencies, platforms and price, with a clear verdict.
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Mindset vs Clockify
Mindset and Clockify compared for freelance developers on free plans, invoicing, expenses, currencies, platforms and price, with a verdict for each reader.
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How to calculate your real hourly rate as a freelancer
Work out your effective hourly rate as a freelancer by counting unpaid hours, platform fees, Connects, withdrawal fees and FX spread, with a worked example.
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Building your own product while freelancing
How to build a side product while freelancing, with a daily minimum, fixed time slots, a clear view of what it costs per hour, and contract clauses to check.
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The 10 best time tracking apps for freelancers in 2026
Ten time trackers for freelance developers compared on October 2026 prices, free plans, invoicing and platforms, with a clear pick for each way of working.
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Essential apps for freelance software developers in 2026
A practical 2026 toolkit for freelance developers, by job, covering time tracking, databases, invoicing, passwords, contracts, backups, calls and USD payments.
