Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to The Real Cost
Convert prices to hours of work needed to afford them.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Real Cost launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Easily calculate the cost of a website using this handy tool
2016 · its alternatives →
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Hey HN! Christine and Steven here. As a PM and engineer, we’ve both evaluated and purchased a lot of software. One of the biggest frustrations was figuring out how much it would cost us without having to go through the sales process. When we did have a quote, we had no idea if we were getting a good deal or ripped off. We built a site where you can see what other companies are actually paying for SaaS and enterprise software. Buyers contribute prices via quotes, pricing proposals, and other documentation to ensure quality. We unlocked Talkdesk for Show HN users so that you can use the…
2024 · pricelevel.com · its alternatives →
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Get the price, without sitting through the sales pitch.
2025 · its alternatives →
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The true price of anything — in dollars and hours worked
May 2026 · truecostworthit.netlify.app · its alternatives →
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Ever looked at a price tag and thought, How many hours do I need to work for this? Instead of just seeing numbers, what if you could instantly see the cost in terms of your time? That’s why I built Time for Price — a simple browser extension that converts prices into work hours based on your income. Whether you're shopping online or budgeting, it helps you make decisions with time in mind, not just money. Just enter your hourly wage, and the extension automatically overlays the converted value on any product page. No more impulse buys—just instant, clear insight into what something really…
2025 · timeforprice.com · its alternatives →
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Scan and convert price tags to your currency in real time.
2020 · its alternatives →
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free productivity tool
Oct 2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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productivity finance side-project tools mobile
Jan 2026 · whatdoesthisreallycost.com · its alternatives →
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A universal Price Tracking chrome extension that just works!
Sep 2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Shows real price of an item up front (tax, fees, shipping)
Dec 2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Oct 2025 · thepricer.org · its alternatives →
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Real-time stocks, news & financials with our extension
2023 · its alternatives →
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Price Tracker Chrome Extension tracks the price on any site
2025 · its alternatives →
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Instant time & pricing estimation of laser cutting services
2023 · its alternatives →
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Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →