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AI Tool ROI Calculator

Find the net monthly value of an AI tool from hours saved versus its subscription cost.

Inputs

Saved Scenarios

— select 2+ to compare

Net Monthly Value

$1,800.00

ROI

900.0%

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How it's calculated

Formula

Net ROI=(Hours Saved×Hourly Rate)−Subscription CostNet\ ROI = (Hours\ Saved \times Hourly\ Rate) - Subscription\ Cost
Hourly\ Rate
— The value of an hour of the time being saved

What is the AI Tool ROI Calculator?

This calculator puts a dollar figure on time saved by an AI tool and nets it against the subscription cost — a simple, honest way to justify (or question) an AI tool spend.

How to use it

  1. 1 Estimate how many hours per month the tool saves.
  2. 2 Enter the hourly value of that time (salary-equivalent or opportunity cost).
  3. 3 Enter the tool's monthly subscription cost.

Worked examples

40 hrs/month saved at $50/hr, $200 subscription

Net value is $1,800/month (900% ROI).

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Limitations

  • •Hours-saved estimates are inherently subjective — be conservative, and remember that time saved doesn't always convert directly into other productive output.

Frequently asked questions

What if the tool also increases revenue, not just saves time?

Add that estimated monthly revenue increase directly into 'value of time saved' before comparing to subscription cost.