Free freelance finance tool

Freelance cashflow calculator

Estimate your month-end cash by comparing received income, expenses, tax reserve, unpaid invoices, and target buffer. Use it for a quick reality check before the month gets blurry.

Cashflow inputs

This calculator is for planning only. It is not tax, accounting, or financial advice.

Projected month-end cash

USD 2,950

Net cashflow

USD 450

Expenses incl. reserve

USD 3,550

After target buffer

USD -50

Watch cashflow

Cashflow is tight. Your records need a weekly check until income or expenses move in the right direction.

Tax reserve estimateUSD 800
Unpaid invoices not counted in cashUSD 1,200
Monthly burnNo burn this month
Runway if this repeatsCashflow positive

Keep the calculator honest.

Track income and expenses when they happen, then return here with real numbers.

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How to read the result

Freelance income can look healthy while cash is still tight. The key is separating received income from expected payments.

Received income

Money that actually landed this month. This is the safest number to use for cashflow.

Unpaid invoices

Useful for planning, but not available cash until the client pays.

Target buffer

The amount you want left after expenses so the next slow week does not hurt as much.

Use real records next time

A calculator is only as useful as the numbers you put in. NotaWA helps you record income and expenses from WhatsApp while they are fresh.

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Expense saved

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Monthly cashflow summary

balance

Current balance

Common questions

A few plain answers before you use the numbers for planning.

What is freelance cashflow?

Freelance cashflow is the money that actually comes in and goes out. It is different from revenue or invoices because unpaid invoices are not available cash yet.

How often should freelancers check cashflow?

Weekly is enough for many freelancers. Check received income, fixed expenses, variable expenses, unpaid invoices, and your remaining buffer.

Does this replace bookkeeping?

No. This is a planning calculator. NotaWA is a lightweight daily tracker, not full accounting, tax, or financial advice.