Runway Calculator
When can you quit your day job?
Runway Calculator
When can I quit my day job?
Enter your costs and MRR to calculate runway.
Knowing Your Runway
Runway is the number of months your savings can sustain you before you either become profitable or run out of money. For indie hackers with a day job, the real question is "when does my side project income cover my living costs?" This calculator models both: your savings declining and your revenue rising.
The crossover point — where the lines meet — is your freedom date. Factor in realistic growth and churn to avoid the optimism trap. Most founders overestimate growth and underestimate how long the early months take. Being honest with these numbers means fewer surprises and better decisions about when to make the leap.
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