Free Tool · For Business Owners
AI Automation ROI Calculator
Your team is probably spending more time than you think on manual, repetitive work. Enter a few numbers below to see the real monthly cost — and what automating it could be worth.
Tell us about your manual workload
Advanced assumptions (optional)
Defaults are intentionally editable. Change them when a real workflow, vendor quote or implementation estimate is available.
Scenario methodology
A simple ROI case with assumptions you can change
The model estimates monthly manual-work cost from staff, salary and repetitive hours, then applies an automation-rate assumption. Optional AI/software and implementation costs are used to estimate net benefit, annual benefit and simple payback.
Calculation flow
Source & scope
Generative AI Era scenario methodology. This is a planning model, not an official benchmark or guarantee of automation performance.
Assumptions & limits
- The current base model uses a simplified monthly working-hours assumption.
- Automation rate should be validated against the actual workflow.
- Keep humans in the loop for approvals, exceptions and judgment-heavy tasks.
Why this tool is different
It frames AI in business terms — manual cost, recoverable value, implementation cost and payback — rather than generic AI hype.
Common questions
Automation ROI Calculator FAQ
How is automation ROI calculated?
This calculator multiplies the number of staff doing manual work by their average hourly cost and the hours they spend weekly on repetitive tasks, then estimates the portion of that time and cost that automation could realistically eliminate.
What tasks are good candidates for automation?
Repetitive, rule-based tasks are the best fit: copying data between a CRM and spreadsheets, replying to common customer questions, generating invoices, and sending routine reminders. Tasks requiring judgment or relationship-building are generally kept with your team.
Is 60-80% automation realistic for a small business?
For genuinely repetitive workflows, yes — most SME automation projects target 60-80% reduction in manual handling for the specific tasks being automated, while keeping a human in the loop for approvals and exceptions.
How much does workflow automation cost for an SME in Bangladesh?
Typical one-time setup for a small automation project ranges from BDT 30,000 to 90,000, with ongoing hosting and maintenance in the range of BDT 6,000–15,000 per month, depending on complexity — a free consultation can give you an exact estimate for your workflow.