Estimate how much your company can save by automating one process with RPA, AI or custom development. Four quick steps, no exact data required.
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Your process
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Errors & costs
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Project costs
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Report
Tell us about your process
Pick a template or describe the process you want to automate.
What does this person do manually today?
You don't need exact data. A rough estimate is enough to calculate your ROI.
How is the ROI of an automation calculated?
The ROI of an automation is calculated like this: ROI = (annual net benefit / total cost) × 100, where the net benefit is the savings the bot generates minus what it costs to run it.
Net benefit = hours saved × cost per hour + errors avoided + overtime + fines avoided. Total cost = development (one-time) + software or licenses per year + maintenance.
Example: a process that saves 40 hours per month at USD 15 per hour generates USD 7,200 per year. If automating it cost USD 5,800 in development and USD 600 per year in maintenance, the first-year ROI is (7,200 − 6,400) / 6,400 × 100 = 12.5%, it pays for itself in less than 11 months, and over three years the return tops 150%.
Frequently asked questions about automation ROI
What is ROI in RPA?+
ROI in RPA is the return on investment of automating a process with software robots. It compares the annual savings the bot generates (hours, errors, overtime) against what it costs to build and maintain, expressed as a percentage.
How do I estimate the savings from automating a process?+
Multiply the hours the process takes per month by the hourly cost of the person doing it, and add the errors and rework the bot removes. That annual figure is the benefit you then compare against the project cost.
How long does it take for an automation to pay for itself?+
The typical payback of an automation is between 4 and 12 months, depending on the process volume, staff cost and complexity. The calculator gives you the exact payback in months with your own data.
Do I need exact data to calculate ROI?+
No. A rough estimate is enough to get a realistic idea of the return. You can start with a template and adjust the numbers; the result recalculates instantly.