What does this calculator measure?

It estimates what repetitive manual work costs your business per year in staff time, and how much of that cost automation could remove. It is a planning estimate, not a financial guarantee.

How accurate is the estimate?

It is as accurate as your inputs. Most owners underestimate hours spent on routine work, so the real number is often higher. Use it to size the opportunity, then validate with one real process.

What work counts as automatable?

Repetitive, rule-based tasks: data entry, copying between tools, follow-up emails, invoice chasing, report building, lead routing. If a task follows the same steps every time, it is a candidate.

What does automation usually cost a small business?

Common tools cost $20 to $100 per month, and a first simple automation often pays for itself within 1 to 3 months. Custom setups cost more but target bigger savings.

Who is this calculator for?

Small business owners and managers who suspect routine work eats too much staff time and want a number before deciding what to automate first.

Free Automation ROI Calculator

Free Automation ROI Calculator — What Manual Work Costs Your Business