Creative · official-source review · reviewed 2026-10-09
Commission prices collapse when the materials are estimated in the head and the revision rounds are free by default.
Build a quote from materials, hours at your rate, a license fee, and a revision allowance.
Illustrators, makers, and freelancers quoting commissioned work.
Use the source document or official route that applies to your situation. This guide does not contact another person or verify external information.
List materials at replacement cost, including waste.
Estimate hours including the admin the job creates.
Add a license or usage line separate from the creative fee.
State how many revision rounds the quote includes.
$85 in materials, 12 hours at $45, a $60 license fee, and one included revision round produce a $695 quote.
Use your own source and details. The example is not a record about a real person or organization.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission · reviewed 2026-10-09
What this source supports: The FTC publishes advertising, pricing, and disclosure rules that apply to small businesses and freelancers.
Source limit: Industry-specific rules add to the general guidance. Check the rules that apply to your field.
U.S. Copyright Office · reviewed 2026-10-09
What this source supports: The Copyright Office circular describes how copyright arises, what registration provides, and how ownership transfers work.
Source limit: Ownership and licensing questions are fact-specific. The circular is general information, not legal advice.
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This guide builds a quote from your numbers. It does not set market rates, write contracts, or chase clients.
Industry-specific rules add to the general guidance. Check the rules that apply to your field.
Use current instructions from the responsible organization. This guide is a planning aid, not an official decision or a substitute for qualified advice.
Add materials, time at your rate, a license fee, and a revision allowance into one quote line.
This App adds numbers you enter. It does not judge market rates, draft contracts, or manage client expectations.
You enter every number yourself. The sources support the method and the limits. They do not produce a result for your specific case. Keep the original documents next to the sheet you build.
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