People & Ops
Workflow Automation ROI Calculator
Model the savings from automating repetitive tasks against implementation and maintenance costs.
What this calculator does
The Workflow Automation ROI Calculator calculate ROI of automating manual processes, then compares your result against operator benchmarks (Good automation pays back in 3-6 months.). Enter your numbers below and you'll get a result, a benchmark band, and a plain-English interpretation in under two minutes.
Automation ROI
386.5%
Excellent, Payback: 2 months
Monthly Hours Saved
40
Monthly Savings
$3,000
Net Return
$28,600
Payback
2 mo
Formula
ROI = (Hours Saved × Hourly Cost - Automation Costs) / Automation CostsBenchmarks: Good automation pays back in 3-6 months.
Sources: OpenView 2024 SaaS Benchmarks, ChartMogul Retention Reports, ProfitWell Pricing Studies, and Pressense operator data.
Frequently asked questions
Which processes to automate first?
High-frequency, low-complexity tasks with clear rules and high error costs.
About this calculator
Built and reviewed by the Pressense team, a strategy and systems partner working with B2B SaaS operators on unit economics, retention, GTM, and positioning. Every calculator in this library uses public benchmarks from OpenView, ChartMogul, ProfitWell, and KeyBanc, supplemented with anonymised data from the operators we partner with.