Free Debt Payoff Calculator

See exactly when you will be debt-free. Enter each card's balance, APR and minimum payment, add whatever extra you can put toward debt each month, and this calculator shows the snowball and avalanche plans side by side — how many months each takes, the total interest, and how much the smarter one saves you.

It runs entirely in your browser: your numbers are never uploaded. When you are ready, download your personal payoff plan as a PDF.

How it works

  1. Enter your debts

    Add each credit card or loan with its balance, APR and minimum monthly payment.

  2. Add your extra payment

    Type how much more than the minimums you can put toward debt each month — even $50 changes the picture.

  3. See your plan

    Compare snowball vs. avalanche instantly, then download the plan as a PDF.

DebtBalanceAPR %Min / mo

With the Avalanche method you’re debt-free in

1 yr 10 mo · Jun 2028

You’ll pay $1,404 in interest — and the Avalanche method saves you $107 versus Snowball.

AvalancheRecommended

Highest APR first · least interest

Debt-free in
1 yr 10 mo
Payoff date
Jun 2028
Total interest
$1,404
Snowball

Smallest balance first · quick wins

Debt-free in
1 yr 10 mo
Payoff date
Jun 2028
Total interest
$1,511
Avalanche SnowballBalance over time

Get your plan as a PDF

Your personal payoff plan, plus the free Debt Freedom Starter Kit.

Everything runs in your browser — your numbers are never uploaded. This is an educational estimate (interest at APR ÷ 12, fixed payments), not financial advice.

FAQ

What is the difference between snowball and avalanche?

The debt snowball pays off the smallest balance first for quick, motivating wins. The debt avalanche pays off the highest-APR debt first, which costs the least interest overall. This calculator shows both so you can pick the one you will actually stick with.

Are my numbers uploaded anywhere?

No. The whole calculation runs in your browser — your balances and rates are never sent to a server. Only if you choose to email yourself the PDF do we store your email address, to send the plan and the free starter kit.

How accurate is it?

It simulates your payoff month by month, charging interest at your APR divided by 12 on the remaining balance and keeping your payments constant. Real cards vary — minimums usually shrink as the balance falls and rates can change — so treat the result as a close, honest estimate, not a promise.

Is it really free?

Yes. The calculator is free with no sign-up, like every EasyLife tool that runs in your browser. You only enter an email if you want the PDF plan and the free Debt Freedom Starter Kit.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet or computer.

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