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ROI Calculator

Enter the details for any repetitive task in your business. The calculator will show you the yearly cost, how much automation could save, and whether the investment pays off โ€” and how quickly.

Your task details

All values are pre-filled with a simple example โ€” replace them with your own numbers for a more accurate estimate.

Total time this task takes each day. Example: 0.5 hrs = 30 minutes

hrs / day

Wages, contractor rate, or your own time โ€” use whatever fits best.

$ / hr

Choose the option that best describes how much this task changes from day to day.

Includes workflow tools (n8n, Make.com, Zapier), AI tool subscriptions, or a monthly retainer for ongoing support. Not sure? Use the default as a starting point.

$ / mo

Setup, configuration, and implementation to get the automation running.

$
๐Ÿ’ก Actual costs vary based on the tool, number of workflows, complexity, and whether ongoing support is included. These defaults are a reasonable starting point for a simple automation.

How often does something go wrong with this task, and how long does it take to fix? This estimates your yearly savings from fewer errors once automated.

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$ / hr
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๐Ÿ“Š Your Results
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Yearly task cost
hrs/day ร— 5 ร— 52 ร— hourly cost
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Yearly cost with rework
incl. error & correction time
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Yearly savings after automation
incl. fewer-mistakes savings
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First-year total investment
software ร— 12 + setup cost
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First-year ROI
return on investment
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Payback period
months to break even

These are estimates based on the numbers you entered. A fixed 20% rework overhead is applied to account for time lost to errors and corrections in manual tasks. Actual results will vary depending on your tools, workflow complexity, and setup. Use this as a starting point โ€” not a guarantee.

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