{"product_id":"freelancer-business-planner-stundensatz-angebote-zeiterfassung-und-einnahmen-offline-app-excel","title":"Freelancer Business Planner – Hourly Rate, Quotes, Time Tracking and Income (Offline App + Excel)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWork out your hourly rate, write quotes, track time: the business planner for freelancers and the self-employed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApp + Excel · 5 languages included\u003c\/strong\u003e (English, German, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian) · Instant download · One-time purchase, no subscription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany self-employed people set their hourly rate by feel. Vacation, sick days, taxes and unbilled hours are missing from the calculation – and at the end of the year less is left than expected. Quotes, hours and unpaid invoices are spread across different spreadsheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProPraxisPlan Freelancer Business Planner\u003c\/strong\u003e works out the hourly rate you really need, creates quotes with three packages, tracks projects and time and shows your income and tax reserve at a glance – for designers, developers, writers, coaches and anyone self-employed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy once. Use offline. No monthly subscription. 14-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Freelancer Business Planner does for you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHourly rate calculator:\u003c\/strong\u003e enter what you want to earn after tax. The app factors in taxes, business costs, vacation, public holidays and sick days, plans your billable hours realistically and shows your minimum and recommended hourly rate – with a warning if your current rate is too low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuotes with 3 packages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic, Standard and Premium side by side. Quote as a clean PDF, status from draft to accepted, and a reminder when you should follow up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted?\u003c\/strong\u003e One click turns the chosen package into a project with price and hour budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjects and time tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e start and stop the timer with one click or enter time by hand. Budget, hours used and your real hourly pay per project, with a warning before it runs over. Timesheet as a PDF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnpaid invoices in view:\u003c\/strong\u003e mark projects as billed, record payments and deposits, see what is open and overdue. (The app does not write invoices – it keeps track of the ones you send.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncome and tax reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e income per month against your goal, the share to set aside for taxes and a safe monthly salary you can pay yourself. Report as PDF, CSV export.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClients:\u003c\/strong\u003e revenue, open amounts and real hourly pay per client. Import your client list from Excel or CSV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcel file with overview and charts\u003c\/strong\u003e (projects, clients, payments, hours). On a computer with Chrome or Edge it can stay in sync automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShare securely by QR code\u003c\/strong\u003e with an assistant or your accountant: you decide what is visible – e.g. projects and hours without prices, or income only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour gift – the message kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 ready-made messages for the tricky moments, from inquiries and payment reminders to price increases. Client, project and amount are filled in automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour data stays with you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo account, no cloud, no subscription. Everything is stored encrypted on your device. Optional app lock with password and password-protected backups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for – and who it is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA good fit for\u003c\/strong\u003e freelancers and the self-employed who want prices, projects, time and income in one place. For invoices and e-invoices, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/invoice-studio-e-invoice-zugferd-xrechnung\"\u003eInvoice Studio\u003c\/a\u003e is a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a fit\u003c\/strong\u003e if you need full bookkeeping or payroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppp-cost\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:18px 18px 16px;border-radius:14px;background:#f6f8fa;border:1px solid #e1e6ec;color:#0b1f33;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.35\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it costs you over the years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eComparable subscription apps for time tracking start at about $3.99 a month per user (≈ $47.88 a year). You buy Freelancer Business Planner once for $45.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Cost comparison: subscription $47.88 in the first year, $143.64 over 3 years; ProPraxisPlan one-time $45\" style=\"margin:14px 0 8px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"min-width:0\"\u003eSubscription, 1 year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 auto;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e$47.88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6eaef;border-radius:7px;height:14px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:33.3%;height:14px;border-radius:7px;background:#a7b0ba\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"min-width:0\"\u003eSubscription, 3 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 auto;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e$143.64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6eaef;border-radius:7px;height:14px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:100.0%;height:14px;border-radius:7px;background:#cf8a80\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"min-width:0\"\u003eProPraxisPlan, one-time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 auto;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e$45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6eaef;border-radius:7px;height:14px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:31.3%;height:14px;border-radius:7px;background:#0b8a57\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.45;color:#4a5a6a\"\u003ePrices according to the providers’ pricing pages, checked on October 18, 2026; features differ. Cheapest paid time tracking plan, billed annually, before tax. Free plans with fewer features are also available. 3 years calculated at the same price. Amounts in US dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get (instant download, ZIP)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreelancer Business Planner as an HTML app in 5 languages: English, German, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcel file with overview and charts per language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePDF guide in 5 languages (with your app link for phone and tablet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo tutorial (all 5 languages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample studio to try it out with one click\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree updates – the app tells you when a new version is ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActivate and get started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivate once:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first time you open the app, enter your name and the \u003cstrong\u003eactivation number\u003c\/strong\u003e from your order email. This needs the internet once, briefly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on computer, iPhone, iPad and Android:\u003c\/strong\u003e On a computer you open the app file in your browser. On a phone or tablet you open your app link from the guide and add it to your home screen – it then runs like an app, offline too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 purchase = 1 main device.\u003c\/strong\u003e More people and devices join by QR code. New device? Sign out the old one in Settings and activate the new one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout once a month the app briefly confirms your licence when you are online. Only the number is checked – your data stays on your device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a phone or tablet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/app.propraxisplan.de\/freelancer\/\"\u003eapp.propraxisplan.de\/freelancer\/\u003c\/a\u003e and tap “Add to Home Screen”. Then activate it with the activation number from your order email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need technical skills?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. You type in text and numbers and click buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the tax reserve exact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a guide based on the percentage you set. If in doubt, ask your accountant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I bring over my client list?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, from Excel or CSV, with a preview before anything is saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do I find the activation number?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn your order email, under the activation number. Enter it together with your name the first time you open the app – it is your personal key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the internet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly briefly: once to activate, about once a month for the licence check, and for secure sharing. Everything else works offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I change my computer or phone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSave a backup in the app, sign out the old device in Settings and activate the new one with the same number. Then load the backup – everything is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need Excel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot for the app, it runs in your browser. You open the included Excel file with Microsoft Excel or a compatible program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the app in my business?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The licence covers you and your own business, and you add your team by QR code. Only sharing with others and reselling are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any extra costs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Buy once, no subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-day money-back guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the app is not right for you, write to info@propraxisplan.de within 14 days of purchase and you get the full price back, no long explanation needed. The activation for your order is then switched off. This voluntary guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital product – nothing is shipped. 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