AI Workflow ROI Calculator

Estimate AI workflow economics after human review, rework, software costs, and implementation time.

This calculator values time released for other work. It does not predict revenue or cash savings. Use observed average time across all attempted tasks, including rejected drafts and manual fallback. Add training and integration work to setup cost.

JavaScript is required for the interactive calculation. Monthly net value = tasks × (manual minutes − preparation − review − rework) ÷ 60 × hourly cost − software. Payback months = setup cost ÷ positive monthly net value.

Read the estimate carefully

Monthly net value subtracts recurring software from the labor value of time released. Setup cost is included in first-year value and simple payback. Negative time released means the proposed workflow takes more work than the baseline. If monthly net value is zero or negative, there is no positive simple payback.

The tool runs in your browser and does not send these inputs to a server. Record actual accepted-output quality alongside this estimate; faster inaccurate work is not a successful pilot.

Read the AI ROI measurement guide and copy the pilot charter.