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Automation ROI Calculator
Plug in your numbers. See annual savings, payback period, 3-year NPV. Honest maths — uses fully-loaded staff cost, error reduction, ongoing maintenance and amortised build cost. No vanity numbers.
InputsTell us about the process
Use realistic numbers. The default fully-loaded hourly cost (£35) is a reasonable midpoint for UK SME staff — adjust to fit your team.
For your reference — e.g. "Lead-to-CRM" or "Month-end reconciliation"
Salary + employer NI + pension + equipment ÷ working hours. For a £35k UK staff member, ~£25/hr. For a £60k senior, ~£42/hr.
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Refunds, re-keying, missed handoffs, compliance slip-ups. 0 if not applicable.
Direct cost + staff time to fix + downstream consequence.
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Make.com, n8n, Zapier, etc. £0–£500 typical for SMEs.
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Real workflows need monitoring, breakage fixes, small updates. 0.5–2 hrs per workflow per month typical.
ResultsThe honest maths
3-year net benefit (NPV at 10%)
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Annual hours saved
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Annual £ saved
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Annual operating cost
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Year 1 ROI
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Year 2 ROI
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Payback period
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The recommendation updates live as you change values on the left.
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