Add what goes into it.
Filament, plywood, wax, thread. Save what you buy, count what each product uses and include failed prints, offcuts or test pours.
Your material libraryCost & pricing software for makers
Know what it costs.
Know what to charge.
Turning your hobby into something you sell?
CrafterBy is a product cost and pricing calculator. Add materials, your time and machine costs. See what each product costs to make and what’s left at your selling price.
$6 in materials$22 with the work countedOne fictional example. See what gets missed ↓Free to start. No pricing experience needed.
Materials + your time + equipment + overhead.
One place to work out your price.
Know your true costsInclude your making timeSee what your price leaves you
Same pricing problem. Your kind of making.
The materials are
only the beginning.
You remember the receipt. But what about the hour at the bench, the test piece, the box? See what changes when you count the work, too.
What gets missed
You remember what the materials cost. The hours, packaging, and small extras are easier to leave out.
Give it a place in your price.
Explore how CrafterBy works Bring the costs of one finished product together, then choose a selling price with a clearer starting point.
One handmade product
Worked example · USDMaterials alone$6.00
With the costs below included$22.00
- Materials
- $6.00
- Active making time
- $12.00
- Packaging
- $2.00
- Consumables + allocated overhead
- $2.00
$16.00
left out if you only count materials.
That’s making cost, not the selling price. Leave room for any unlisted selling fees, taxes, overhead and the margin you need.
Calculate my own costsFictional examples, not typical costs or recommended prices. Your materials, methods and time will be different. Rotation is optional; selecting a craft keeps it on screen.
Every maker: $6.00 for materials, $22.00 with listed costs included.
From your workbench to your price
One piece.
The whole picture.
Start with something you already make.
Build the cost around the way you actually work.
Make your time count.
Your hands-on time and the equipment you use. Add labor, equipment and a share of the costs of running your space.
Your complete product costSee what’s left.
Compare your cost with your selling price. Understand the margin before you put a tag on it or send that quote.
Your price, with contextInside CrafterBy / Building a product
Actual appLess rebuilding. More making.
Your next piece starts
with what you already know.
Your materials and product recipes stay together.
So the next order doesn’t mean starting from scratch.
The material library
“What did I pay
for that again?”
Keep costs, units and stock in one place. Find the material you need and give it a home in your next product.
Make it once.
Price it again.
Save the recipe behind a product. Reuse it for the next order instead of hunting through old notes.
A price you can explain.
See where the money goes and what remains. Make decisions with the costs in front of you.
Keep your numbers
close to hand.
Check your costs again before the next order. Export CSV/PDF reports on supported plans when you need a copy.
Explore plan featuresDifferent crafts. The same care.
Whatever you make to sell,
there’s a place for you here.
Your materials have their own quirks.
Your pricing tools should understand them.
Jewelry
Every gram. Every setting. Every minute.
Ceramics & pottery
From a lump of clay to the final firing.
Woodworking
The offcuts belong in the numbers, too.
Leathercraft
Account for the hide, the hardware, the hours.
Candle making
Know what goes into every pour.
Sewing & apparel
A price that includes every stitch.
Fiber arts
Count the yarn, the finishing and your time.
Soap & bath
From oils and fragrances to the wrapped bar.
Resin art
Include every mix, mold and finishing touch.
Embroidery
Thread, backing and the time behind each design.
Screen printing
Spread setup costs across the prints you make.
Metalworking
Metal, consumables and every hour at the bench.
Glass art
Give glass, offcuts and kiln time a place in the price.
Sign making
From the blank to the finished, ready-to-hang sign.
Start small. Make room to grow.
One product today.
Your whole workshop tomorrow.
Start free with a piece you know well.
When you need more, choose the plan that fits your work.
A few things you might be wondering
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Is this for someone who only sells a few pieces?
Yes. Start with one product and the materials you already use. You don’t need a large catalog, a team or a background in bookkeeping to understand what a piece costs.
Can I include the time I spend making?
Yes. Add your making time and hourly rate alongside materials, equipment and overhead. Paying yourself for the work and leaving a margin for the business are two different things; both deserve a place in your price.
My materials come in different units. Will that work?
That’s what the material library is for. Keep track of purchase costs, work with unit conversions and include waste, so buying by the roll and using by the length doesn’t become another spreadsheet puzzle.
Will CrafterBy tell me what I have to charge?
You’re in charge of your price. CrafterBy helps you understand the costs and see how your selling price affects the margin. Your customers, sales channel and business goals still matter.
Can I try it before choosing a paid plan?
Yes. Start free, then explore the plans when you need more. The pricing page has the current plan features and prices.
Your care deserves to count.
You put yourself into your work.
Put that into your price.
Start with one piece. See the whole cost. Take it from there.
Calculate my first product