Ask Is it better to charge by the hour or by the project on freelance platforms?

[Edward22]

This is a debate that comes up often, and both sides have real arguments behind them. Hourly work gives you protection if the scope grows, because every extra hour is tracked and paid. Project-based work can earn you more if you are fast, but it can also mean losing money if the job takes longer than expected. A lot of it depends on the type of work and how well you know the client. Do you have a pricing style that has worked better for you, and what made you settle on it?