AI ROI Calculator
Calculate the return on investment for implementing AI in your business. Enter your current process costs, AI implementation costs, and expected productivity gains to see payback period, monthly savings, and multi-year projections.
Start with a use case
Current Process Costs
$10,000
Labor, tools, and overhead for the process being automated
AI Implementation Costs
$500
API fees, subscriptions, hosting, and ongoing maintenance
$5,000
Setup, integration, training, and launch costs (paid once)
Expected Gains
40%
Percentage of current cost eliminated or replaced by AI
Payback Period
2 months
Break even in 2 months, then pure savings
Monthly Gross Savings
$4,000
40% of $10,000/mo
Net Monthly Savings
$3,500
After $500/mo AI costs
Year 1 Net Savings
$37,000
After one-time cost
Year 5 Net Savings
$205,000
5-year ROI: +586%
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Gross Savings | AI Costs | Net Savings | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $48,000 | $11,000 | +$37,000 | +$37,000 |
| Year 2 | $96,000 | $17,000 | +$79,000 | +$79,000 |
| Year 3 | $144,000 | $23,000 | +$121,000 | +$121,000 |
| Year 4 | $192,000 | $29,000 | +$163,000 | +$163,000 |
| Year 5 | $240,000 | $35,000 | +$205,000 | +$205,000 |
AI Costs include one-time implementation cost ($5,000) charged in Year 1 and recurring monthly AI costs ($500/mo).