How to price your advisory sessions

Your rate signals your value before a client has read a single word of your bio. Price too low and clients assume you are inexperienced. Price too high without the profile to match and you will struggle to get your first bookings.

The goal is not to be the cheapest — it is to find the price at which your bookings are frequent enough to generate reviews and revenue.

Session rates on Shrut typically range from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 per hour, depending on domain and experience. Here is a rough breakdown by experience level:

If you are new to the platform, your biggest challenge is getting your first 5–10 reviews. Consider pricing 10–20% below where you eventually want to be. Once you have a strong review base, you can raise your rate without losing momentum.

Do not feel locked into a price — you can update it at any time from your dashboard.

Many top experts offer a 30-minute introductory session at a reduced rate (or free) to let clients get a feel for working with them. This lowers the barrier to that first booking and often converts into longer, repeat sessions.

Search for experts in your domain and experience range. Look at their profiles, ratings, and number of sessions. Use this as a reference point — but remember, your unique background may justify a different rate. Pricing is an iterative process.