Get realistic projections based on your specific use case and implementation approach
Project Parameters
Total number of employees
Employees who will use the AI system
Average salary of affected employees
Cost Estimates
Setup, integration, initial licenses
Licenses, API costs, maintenance
Employee training and transition costs
Time saved on affected tasks
% of time saved that converts to actual value (60-70% typical)
Time to reach full efficiency
ROI Analysis
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Months to Break-Even
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1-Year ROI
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3-Year ROI
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Monthly Savings (Peak)
Cumulative Value Over Time
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 mo
36 mo
Reality Check: These projections assume perfect execution. In practice, expect 20-40% variance due to adoption challenges, technical issues, and unforeseen costs. AI projects typically take 50% longer than planned and cost 30% more than budgeted.
How We Calculate Your ROI
Our calculator estimates your annual cost savings based on three key inputs:
Efficiency Gain (%) – Time saved on affected tasks per employee
Affected Employees – Number of people performing these tasks
Average Salary – Applied with 1.3x burden rate (benefits + overhead)
Assumptions: We model a gradual ramp-up over your specified timeline and assume saved time is repurposed for work of equal or greater value.
What's not included: This model focuses on direct cost savings. It does not yet account for potential gains from improved quality, increased throughput, or new revenue opportunities—which are often more significant than efficiency savings alone.
🔒 Privacy: All calculations run in your browser. We don't store or transmit your inputs.
Premium Analysis (Advisory Session Access)
Finance-Grade Metrics
$XXX,XXX
Net Present Value
XX%
Internal Rate of Return
XX mo
Payback Period
CFO-Grade Financial Analysis
NPV with discount rate, IRR vs. hurdle rate, true payback period
Scenario Analysis
Metric
Conservative
Base
Aggressive
1-Year ROI
XX%
XX%
XX%
3-Year ROI
XXX%
XXX%
XXX%
Break-even
XX mo
XX mo
XX mo
Range-Based Projections
Conservative/Base/Aggressive scenarios with sensitivity analysis
AI-Specific Cost Modeling
• LLM token costs (input/output pricing, cache hit rates)
These premium features are available to advisory clients. Schedule a session to get your complete financial model with NPV/IRR, scenario analysis, usage-based cost modeling, and board-ready deliverables.