Frequently Asked Questions

RateParity is a free calculator that compares contractor day rates with permanent salaries across European countries. It shows true take-home pay, employer costs, and helps you understand the real difference between the two.

Just visit our homepage and jump into the calculator. No signup required. Enter a salary or day rate, and we'll calculate the comparison instantly.

No. The free calculator works without any account. Your scenarios are saved in your browser. If you want Pro features like unlimited saved scenarios, you can sign up for Pro.

Yes. The core calculator is completely free, no tricks. Pro is optional at £25/month for advanced features.

We use country-specific tax packs from published sources, but results are estimates. Tax laws change frequently and vary by individual circumstance. Always verify with a tax advisor before making decisions.

Yes. Every input—salary, day rate, pension, benefits, leave days, IR35 status—is fully editable. This lets you model your exact situation.

Contractors include unpaid time (holidays, sick leave), business expenses (insurance, equipment, accountant fees), and lose employer-provided benefits. Salaries hide the true employer cost through taxes and contributions.

Enter your current salary or the day rate you're offered. Edit any assumptions that don't match your situation (pension amount, benefits value, number of leave days, etc.). The calculator updates instantly.

IR35 is a UK tax rule that can reclassify contractor income as employment income, increasing tax. Check the IR35 toggle in the calculator to see how it affects your take-home.

Yes. Free users can save up to 5 scenarios locally. Pro users get unlimited saves. Your data stays on your device—we don't store it on our servers.

Click the share button to get a shareable link. Recipients can view your calculation and edit assumptions.

Free: PDF and CSV. Pro: Advanced exports with branding options.

UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland (Zurich), Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and France. Each with city-specific tax rates where applicable.

We're always expanding. Check our roadmap for upcoming countries. Email us at rateparity@berta.one to request a specific country.

We update tax packs whenever rates change. Check the 'Assumptions' page to see when each country was last updated.

We monitor tax changes and update as needed, typically 1-2 times per year per country or when major changes occur.

No. Your calculator scenarios are stored locally in your browser. We don't collect salary data, personal information, or calculation details. See our privacy policy for complete details.

Yes. Free: Clear your browser cache/localStorage. Pro: Your data is deleted when you delete your account.

Absolutely not. We never sell or share personal data. Ever. We're transparent about this in our privacy policy.

Essential cookies (authentication and core site preferences) and analytics cookies (anonymous usage data). No tracking or advertising cookies.

Unlimited saved scenarios, employer budget mode, employer dashboards, market benchmarks (selected countries), regression coverage panel, UK tax code selection, and pro analysis tools (multi-country comparison, what-if analysis, deductions, templates).

£25/month or £250/year (save 17%). Prices shown are net of VAT. UK customers will pay an additional 20% VAT at checkout.

We don't offer a free trial, but the core calculator is free to use so you can evaluate before upgrading.

Anytime. Go to your account settings and cancel. Your access ends at the end of your billing period.

Monthly plans are non-refundable. Annual plans cancelled early are adjusted to the monthly rate for the months used.

All modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Yes, fully responsive. Use the calculator on any device.

No. RateParity is for comparison and planning only. Not for official tax filings. Always consult a tax advisor for official submissions.

Yes. API access is offered as a usage-based add-on by request. Contact rateparity@berta.one if you're interested.

No. RateParity's code and tax methodologies are proprietary.

Custom pricing. Enterprise includes white-label options, custom tax modeling, bulk user management, and dedicated support. API access is a usage-based add-on by request.

Yes. Enterprise plans include white-label options. Contact rateparity@berta.one for details.

Yes. Enterprise customers can request custom tax models or integrations. Contact our sales team.

Enterprise plans include SLA guarantees. Details vary by agreement. Contact sales.