Free Tool
Startup Cost Calculator
Estimate your startup costs, plan your runway, and figure out how much funding you need to get off the ground.
One-Time Costs
Total One-Time Costs$26,000.00
Monthly Costs
Total Monthly Costs$11,500.00/mo
Available Funding
Financial Summary
Total One-Time Costs$26,000.00
Total Monthly Costs$11,500.00/mo
6-Month Runway Cost$95,000.00
12-Month Runway Cost$164,000.00
Months of Runway
2 months
Warning: Very short runway. Consider securing more funding.
Break-Even Revenue$11,500.00/mo
Monthly revenue needed to cover all recurring costs
Cost Distribution
Website / App Development40.0%
Salaries / Contractors (monthly)21.3%
Branding / Design13.3%
Equipment8.0%
Legal / Registration5.3%
Marketing / Ads (monthly)5.3%
Office Setup2.7%
Rent / Co-working (monthly)1.3%
Software / Tools (monthly)1.1%
Miscellaneous (monthly)0.8%
Insurance (monthly)0.5%
Utilities (monthly)0.3%
How It Works
- 1. Choose a startup type preset or start from scratch
- 2. Adjust one-time and monthly cost estimates
- 3. Add any custom cost items specific to your business
- 4. Enter your available funding amount
- 5. Review your runway, break-even point, and cost distribution
- 6. Copy or share the summary with co-founders or investors
About This Tool
Estimate how much it'll actually cost to launch your business idea. Walk through common startup expense categories — registration, equipment, marketing, initial inventory — and get a realistic total. Way better than the napkin math most people do.
How to Use
- 1Select your business type for suggested expense categories
- 2Fill in estimated costs for each category
- 3Add any custom expenses specific to your situation
- 4Review the total startup cost and monthly burn rate
Why Use This?
Most new businesses fail because they run out of money, often because the founder underestimated costs. A realistic estimate upfront helps you plan funding, set milestones, and avoid nasty surprises three months in.