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Freelance Client LTV Calculator

Know what a client is actually worth — not just the next invoice.

Estimate direct revenue, referral upside, and monthly equivalent value so you can decide whether a client should be treated as transactional or worth actively retaining.

Direct LTV Revenue from repeat projects across the full relationship.
Referral Value Additional upside created by introductions and word-of-mouth.
Retention Verdict A practical signal for where to spend your client success energy.

Client Inputs

Enter realistic averages. The calculator updates instantly and validates every field.

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Typical revenue from one project with this client.
How many paid engagements they usually bring in annually.
yrs
Expected duration of the relationship in years.
How many paying referral projects this client is likely to generate over their lifespan.
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Average value of each referred project.
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Total Client LTV
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Monthly Equivalent Value
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Enter your numbers to see whether this client is worth proactive retention, upsell effort, and relationship management.

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Value Breakdown

See how much of the client’s total value comes from direct work versus referrals.

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Transactional vs Retained

A quick comparison to show what changes when you think in lifetime value instead of one-off projects.

Model Revenue Lens Implication
Transactional $0 You optimize for the next invoice only.
Retained / nurtured $0 Potential uplift will appear here.
Difference $0 This is the hidden value of retention and referrals.

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