Automation ROI Calculator

Estimate automation ROI, payback period, and annual savings from reducing manual workflow cost.

Inputs

Current monthly cost of the manual workflow.

One-time cost to build, clean up, or implement the automation.

Optional monthly support, monitoring, or platform cost.

Expected percentage of manual work removed.

How it works

  1. 1. Start with manual cost

    Use the current monthly cost of the workflow.

  2. 2. Estimate reduction

    Apply the percentage of work the automation removes.

  3. 3. Compare investment

    Subtract maintenance and compare savings to build cost.

Frequently asked questions

What is automation ROI?

Automation ROI compares the savings from reducing manual work against the cost to build and maintain the automation.

Why include maintenance cost?

Useful automation still needs monitoring, small fixes, vendor changes, and occasional updates. Maintenance keeps the ROI realistic.

What if payback is not available?

That means the estimated net monthly savings are zero or negative, so the automation does not pay back under the current assumptions.