Guest Post Pricing Calculator
Move the sliders to match a publisher's metrics and get an instant, fair price range — useful whether you're buying a placement or pricing one to sell.
Suggested fair price range
$159 – $287
Typical price: $213
This is a modeled estimate based on typical marketplace pricing patterns, not a quote for a specific domain. Always check the site's actual, current metrics before paying.
How this calculator works
The estimate starts from a base price tied to Domain Authority tier, then adjusts for three factors that move real guest post prices the most: monthly organic traffic, niche (finance and SaaS command a premium over general lifestyle content), and whether the price includes the publisher writing the article for you. Dofollow links carry a premium over nofollow, since they pass a stronger authority signal.
This logic mirrors the pricing patterns we cover in detail in how much you should pay for a guest post, and it's the same rough model publishers on our own marketplace tend to land in.
FAQs
How accurate is this calculator?
It models typical marketplace pricing patterns across thousands of real listings, so it's a solid starting reference — not a guarantee. Actual prices vary by seller, exact traffic, and how in-demand a specific site is.
Why does niche change the price so much?
Advertisers historically pay more to reach finance, legal, SaaS and health audiences, so publishers in those niches tend to price higher even at similar authority and traffic levels.
Should I always pick the lowest price in the range?
Not necessarily. Use the range as a sanity check — if a seller's quote is far above the high end, ask what justifies it (exclusivity, extra promotion, faster turnaround). If it's far below the low end, double-check the site's real traffic and editorial quality first.
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