For makers, brands, e-commerce

Your product costs more to make than you think.

Materials, labor, freight, packaging, marketplace fees, taxes. Most sellers miss half the cost and wonder where the money went.

Calculate My Product Price (free)

Built for makers, brands, e-commerce sellers, and D2C operators. Price each unit with every real cost, from raw materials to Amazon fees, before you set the tag.

Important notice: For informational purposes only. Not financial, tax, or legal advice. Simulation based solely on user-provided inputs; Arena does not verify or audit data. Consult a qualified professional before pricing decisions that affect contracts.

Pricing Calculator

Up to 3 products or services. Compare side by side.

You make it, each unit costs more materials and labor.

Physical materials, components, packaging, inbound shipping. Anything that becomes part of the product or is consumed to make it.

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Labor hours that go into making each unit. Your time or employees'.

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Real cost of labor is usually 20-30% higher than the nominal wage in this country.

Inbound freight, logistics, small tools that wear out per unit.

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Rent, internet, software, accounting, bank fees, phone, equipment, licenses. Everything you pay every month even if you sell nothing. Add it up.

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If you don't know, estimate. Underestimate rather than overestimate. A conservative number protects your margin.

Total tax rate on your revenue.

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Do you charge VAT/GST separately?

% charged by the processor on the final price. E.g.: Stripe ~4%, Square ~2.9%, PayPal ~4%.

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% retained by the marketplace on the final price. E.g.: Amazon 8-15%, Etsy 6.5%, eBay ~13%. Use 0% if direct.

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% of the final price paid to salespeople or affiliates.

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% of invoices you realistically expect to never get paid. (1-5%)

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Profit after all costs. 20-30% is typical.

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For comparison.

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Before you trust the number:

Unchecked items may mean your price is too low.

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