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Freenow Earnings Calculator
Business • 2026 • Europe

FreeNow Earnings Calculator

Calculate your real income after FreeNow commission, payment processing, fuel, and taxi expenses. Compare Taxi vs Ride profitability.

Inputs

Enter your FreeNow driving details

Ride Mode & Region

Earnings & Fees

Time & Distance

Vehicle & Fuel

Monthly Fixed Costs

Tax

Results

Real Profit Analysis

Profitable

Real Hourly Rate: €10.60/hr

Profit Margin: 28.3%

Total Gross Income€1,499.00
After Commission & Processing€1,419.00
+ Tips€80.00
Total Expenses€1,075.05
Net Profit€423.95

Hourly Rates

Gross Rate€47.00/hr
Real Rate€10.60/hr

Expense Breakdown

Commission€336.00
Processing Fee€45.00
Fuel€122.40
Depreciation€90.00
Maintenance€100.00
Insurance€80.00
Other€33.33
Tax€268.32
Cost per km€1.19
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How This Calculator Works

Select your ride mode (Taxi Metered or Ride Fixed Price), region, and unit system. Enter your total gross payout from the FreeNow app, tips, and any airport or toll surcharges (pass-through). Set FreeNow commission (typically 15-25% by country) and payment processing fee (usually 2-3% for card payments). Add total hours online, distance driven, vehicle fuel consumption and fuel price, and monthly fixed costs (maintenance, insurance). The calculator deducts commission from the base (gross minus surcharges), adds processing fee on gross, then subtracts fuel, depreciation, and prorated fixed costs to show your real hourly profit.
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Calculation Methodology

Our calculator uses commission on (Gross − Surcharges), processing fee on Gross, then vehicle expenses:

  • Base for Commission: Gross Payout − Airport/Toll Surcharges
  • Commission: Base × Commission %
  • Processing Fee: Gross × Processing %
  • Income After Fees: Gross − Commission − Processing Fee; add Tips for Total Gross
  • Vehicle Expenses: Fuel, Depreciation, prorated Maintenance, Insurance, Other
  • Real Hourly Rate: (Total Gross − Total Expenses) ÷ Hours Online

FreeNow Earnings Calculator 2026: Taxi vs. Ride Profitability

As one of Europe's leading mobility platforms, FreeNow offers a unique opportunity for both licensed taxi drivers and private hire vehicle (PHV) partners. But with service fees, payment processing costs, and rising fuel prices, how much do you actually keep? Our FreeNow Earnings Calculator provides a detailed breakdown of your net income, helping you decide if the 'Taxi' or 'Ride' mode is more profitable for your business. Compare Taxi (metered) vs Ride (fixed price) and see your real hourly profit after commission, processing fees, fuel, maintenance, and depreciation.

FreeNow Commission Rates: What You Need to Know

Unlike other platforms, FreeNow's commission structure can vary significantly based on your city and the type of vehicle you drive.

  • The Standard Fee: Usually ranges between 15% and 25%.
  • The "Ride" Advantage: Fixed-price trips often have lower volatility in earnings but higher competition.
  • Taxi Metered Rates: For licensed taxis, FreeNow acts as a dispatch service, meaning you get the full meter fare minus a small lead fee or percentage.

Why FreeNow is Often More Profitable Than Uber

Many pro-drivers in Europe prefer FreeNow for several strategic reasons:

  • Higher Average Fares: Because FreeNow is perceived as a "premium" or "business" service, passengers often take longer, higher-paying trips (especially to airports).
  • Pre-Booked Trips: FreeNow's "Pre-book" feature allows you to plan your day. You can secure a €50 airport run for 5:00 AM before you even leave your house.
  • Corporate Clients: FreeNow has a massive database of corporate accounts. These passengers are less price-sensitive and tend to tip more consistently.

Don't Ignore the 'Hidden' Running Costs

To succeed as a FreeNow partner in 2026, you must understand your CPM (Cost Per Mile/Kilometer).

  • The EV Bonus: Many European cities offer lower commission rates or "green bonuses" for drivers using Electric Vehicles.
  • Maintenance Sinking Fund: Always set aside at least €0.07 per km for future repairs.
  • Insurance Premium: Licensed taxi insurance is more expensive than standard rideshare insurance. Our calculator factors this in to ensure your "Net" is accurate.

How We Calculate: The Math Behind Real FreeNow Earnings

Our calculator uses commission on (Gross − Surcharges), processing fee on Gross, then vehicle expenses:

  • Base for Commission: Total Gross Payout − Airport/Toll Surcharges (surcharges are pass-through, cost neutral).
  • Commission: Base × Commission % (typically 15–25%).
  • Processing Fee: Gross × Processing % (typically 2–3% for card payments).
  • Income After Fees: Gross − Commission − Processing Fee; then add Tips for Total Gross Income.
  • Vehicle Expenses: Fuel (from consumption and price), Depreciation (per km/mile), plus prorated Maintenance, Insurance, Other.
  • Real Hourly Rate: (Total Gross Income − Total Expenses) ÷ Total Hours Online.

Compare your FreeNow numbers with our other gig driver tools: Uber Earnings Calculator, Bolt Earnings Calculator, and Lyft Earnings Calculator. All tools are listed on our Business Calculators hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Does FreeNow charge a fee for tips?

No. 100% of the tips you receive through the FreeNow app are yours to keep. However, they are still considered taxable income.

Q:What is the 'Processing Fee'?

When a passenger pays via the app (Card/Apple Pay), FreeNow may charge a small percentage (usually around 2-3%) to cover the cost of the secure transaction.

Q:Can I drive for FreeNow and Uber at the same time?

Yes, this is called 'multi-apping.' Many drivers use FreeNow for high-value airport runs and Uber for consistent back-to-back city trips during peak hours.

Q:Is Taxi or Ride mode more profitable?

It depends on your market and time of day. Taxi (metered) can be better in traffic or for short hops; Ride (fixed price) can be better for pre-booked airport or long trips. Use this calculator for both modes with your real numbers to compare.

Q:Do airport and toll surcharges affect my commission?

Typically yes. FreeNow often applies commission only to the fare before surcharges, so surcharges are pass-through (cost neutral) for you. Our calculator uses 'Base for Commission = Gross − Surcharges' so you see the correct net.