Premium Feature

Know if a gig is worth it
before you say yes

GigGain's Gig Evaluator calculates your real effective hourly rate, factors in every hidden cost, and gives you a clear verdict so you never undervalue your time again.

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The Problem

That $300 gig might only pay you $12/hr

Musicians routinely accept gigs based on the offered rate without calculating what they actually take home. By the time you factor in drive time, rehearsal, setup, parking, and gas, that decent-sounding offer can turn into minimum wage.

  • Travel time eats into your real hourly rate but never shows up in the offer
  • Rehearsal hours, setup, and admin time go unpaid and unaccounted for
  • Gas, mileage, parking, and tolls chip away at your profit silently
  • Without data, you have no leverage in rate negotiations
What you think vs. what you earn
Offered Rate
$300
3hr wedding gig
Effective Rate
$31/hr
After 7.5 total hrs + costs
How It Works

From offer to verdict in seconds

Enter the gig details and GigGain does the math. No spreadsheets, no guessing.

1

Enter the Offer

Input the offered pay (flat or hourly), client type, and gig date. Select an existing client or add a new one.

2

Add Your Time

Log performance hours, rehearsal time, setup, admin, and travel. GigGain estimates mileage from your drive time.

3

Factor in Costs

Add parking, tolls, and other expenses. Mark if mileage or parking is reimbursed so your net is accurate.

4

Get Your Verdict

See your effective hourly rate, 3-part score, smart insights, and negotiation recommendations instantly.

The Scoring System

Three scores, one clear answer

The Gig Evaluator doesn't just look at money. It weighs three dimensions of value to give you a complete picture of whether a gig is worth your time.

Money Score

How does the effective rate compare to your historical median? Benchmarked against your own data.

50%

Time Score

What percentage of total time is actual performance vs. travel, setup, and rehearsal?

25%

Career Score

Is this a new client, networking opportunity, or recurring potential? Strategic value beyond pay.

25%
82
Overall

Good Opportunity

Above your typical rate with networking value

Money
80
Time
78
Career
85
Verdict Levels

Five clear verdicts, zero guesswork

Based on the weighted 3-score system, every gig gets a plain-English verdict so you can decide in seconds.

Excellent Value

Score 85+. Well above your rates with great time efficiency and career value. Take it.

Good Opportunity

Score 70-84. Above average pay and/or strong strategic value. Worth accepting.

Fair

Score 55-69. Around your normal rate. Consider negotiating for better terms.

Below Average

Score 40-54. Below your typical rates. Negotiate harder or consider declining.

Not Worth It

Score below 40. Significantly undervalues your time and skills. Walk away.

Smart Insights

Negotiation tips backed by your data

The Gig Evaluator doesn't just score your gig. It generates actionable recommendations so you know exactly what to ask for and why.

"Ask for $425 total (+$125 more) to reach your median rate"
"If rehearsal is reduced to 0 hours, rate becomes $58/hr"
"Ask for mileage reimbursement ($34) to boost your net"
"This is 23% above your typical Church gigs"
Recommendations
Negotiate Higher To reach your top-tier rate, ask for $500 total (+$200 more).
Reduce Travel Impact Reduce travel by 20 min and the rate jumps to $52/hr.
Request Reimbursement Ask for mileage reimbursement ($34) and parking ($15) to boost your net by $49.
Setup Help If venue provides setup help (cutting time by half), rate becomes $55/hr.
Scenario Mode
Offered Pay $400
Travel Time 45 min
Rehearsal Hours 1.5 hrs
Setup Time 30 min
Effective Rate
$48/hr
Verdict
Good
Scenario Mode

Adjust variables, see the impact instantly

What if you negotiated $50 more? What if rehearsal was cut in half? Scenario mode lets you adjust any variable and see how it changes your effective rate and verdict in real time.

  • Adjust offered pay, travel time, rehearsal, setup, and costs independently
  • Watch the score, verdict, and effective rate update as you change values
  • Identify exactly which variable has the biggest impact on your rate
  • Walk into negotiations with data-backed counter-offers
Save & Convert

From evaluation to income entry in one tap

Save your evaluations to review later, compare offers side by side, and when you accept a gig, convert it directly into an income entry. No re-entering data.

  • Save evaluations with all inputs and results for future reference
  • Convert accepted gigs to income entries, mileage logs, and expense records automatically
  • Review past evaluations to track how your negotiation skills improve over time
  • Delete or update saved evaluations as gig details change
Evaluate Gig Enter offer details and get your verdict
Save Evaluation Keep it for reference and comparison
Accept & Convert One tap creates income, mileage, and expense entries
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