Business Automation ROI Calculator: See Your Real Cost of
Enter 6 numbers about your manual processes. Get instant, benchmark-backed estimates of what inefficiency costs — and what automation can save.
Your total cost of manual processes
Savings from automation
Error rate reduction potential
ROI payback period for a typical engagement
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Assumptions behind these numbers
Hourly rate: Annual salary ÷ 2,080 working hours/year.
Employees factor: Capped at 3 people per process to avoid over-counting shared labor.
Error cost: Manual errors multiplied by rework percentage (3–35%), based on maturity tier from McKinsey research.
Automatable percentage: Portion of work that can be automated (10–80%), varying by maturity level, based on Forrester TEI studies.
Error reduction: 70% of error-related rework eliminated through automation, based on Deloitte Global RPA Survey.
Payback: Based on a $25K typical engagement cost divided by monthly savings.
Manual labor + error rework annually
Estimated recoverable value
Employee time freed per week
Reduction in manual errors
Per-process cost reduction
Time to recoup engagement cost
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How We Calculate These Numbers
Our methodology is based on peer-reviewed industry research — and we err on the conservative side.
McKinsey Global Institute
Automation potential by industry and process type from McKinsey Future of Work research.
Forrester TEI Studies
RPA and workflow automation ROI benchmarks from Forrester Total Economic Impact studies.
Deloitte Global RPA Survey
Implementation benchmarks and ROI data from the Deloitte Global RPA Survey.
These are conservative estimates. Actual savings typically exceed projections due to compounding efficiency gains.
Automation ROI Calculator FAQ
Common questions about the calculator and our automation process.
How accurate are these automation estimates?
These calculations use industry benchmarks from McKinsey Global Institute, Forrester Total Economic Impact studies, and the Deloitte Global RPA Survey. They represent conservative estimates — actual savings often exceed projections because the model doesn't account for employee satisfaction improvements, faster customer response times, or compliance risk reduction.
What types of processes can be automated?
Most repetitive, rule-based processes are strong automation candidates: data entry, invoice processing, report generation, employee onboarding, customer notifications, order fulfillment, compliance checks, and IT service requests. We assess each process for automation potential during our free process assessment.
How long does a business automation project take?
Quick wins like single-process automations can be delivered in 2–4 weeks. A comprehensive automation program — including process discovery, implementation, testing, and training — typically takes 8–16 weeks. We prioritize high-impact, low-effort automations first so you see ROI within the first month.
Do you use Python or RPA tools like UiPath?
We use the best tool for each scenario. For API-driven automations, we typically use Python, Node.js, or cloud-native serverless functions. For UI-based automations involving legacy systems, we work with UiPath, Power Automate, or Automation Anywhere. Our recommendation depends on your existing tech stack and the specific processes being automated.
What's included in the free process assessment?
We'll map your top 5–10 manual processes, score each for automation potential, estimate time and cost savings per process, and provide a prioritized roadmap with recommended tools. No sales pitch — just actionable advice from engineers who've automated 200+ business processes.
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Our automation engineers will map your top processes, score each for automation potential, and identify your top 3 quick wins.