Startup Cost & Break-even Calculator
List your one-time and monthly costs, set your average ticket, margin and expected customers — and instantly see your break-even point (customers per month) and how many months until your setup cost is paid back.
Indicative model — assumes steady monthly customers and margin. Runs in your browser.
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How to work out your break-even
Break-even is the point where your income covers your costs. The tool splits costs into one-time setup (interiors, equipment, deposits) and monthly running costs (rent, salaries, utilities, marketing), then uses your average revenue per customer, gross margin and expected monthly customers to find the number of customers you must serve each month just to cover costs.
It also estimates your monthly net profit and how many months it takes to recover the setup cost (payback period) — the two numbers that tell you whether the idea is worth it.
What to do if the numbers don't work
If the break-even customer count looks unrealistic, you have three levers: raise your price, improve your margin (cheaper supply, less waste), or cut fixed monthly costs. Adjust the inputs here to see which change moves the needle most before you commit money.
Related: read our business opening checklists or see the full see pricing.
FAQ
Is the break-even calculator free?
Yes — model your startup as many times as you like for free. All maths runs in your browser.
What does break-even mean here?
The number of customers per month at which your income exactly covers your monthly costs. Above it you profit; below it you lose money.
How is the payback period calculated?
Total one-time setup cost ÷ monthly net profit. If you're not yet profitable at the numbers entered, the tool tells you so.
Does it work for any business?
Yes — salon, clinic, shop, coaching or services. Just enter the costs and revenue model that fit your business.