AUTOMATION

Effort Calculator

Find out if automating your tasks is worth it

Free effort check
First estimate

Input Data

Task Duration
Task Frequency
Time to Automate
Task Hourly Rate (€/h)

How much does the person currently performing this task cost per hour?

Amortisation

0daysuntil break-even

Time Savings & Costs

Time saved per day

0 min

Time saved per week

0 min

Time saved per month

0 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does the calculator compute?▾
It estimates how quickly your investment in automation will pay off by comparing the time you spend on repetitive tasks each day with the one-time total effort to automate them – including planning, testing, and setup.
What does 'time to automate' mean?▾
This is the estimated development effort I need to build and set up the automation for you. I'm happy to advise you individually.
Why are automation costs higher than just the development time?▾
The costs include not just coding but also planning, testing, documentation, and deployment – so the total effort is typically higher than pure development time. The same factor is applied to the break-even display so both numbers tell the same story.
Are the results binding?▾
No, the calculator provides an initial estimate. Actual costs and savings depend on your specific use case. I'll be happy to provide a concrete analysis in a free consultation.
What is the hourly rate used for?▾
The hourly rate represents the cost of the workforce currently performing this task, i.e. your internal labor cost per hour. The calculator uses it to determine concrete savings in euros as well as the one-time automation costs.
What tasks can be automated?▾
Generally all repetitive, rule-based activities – e.g. data entry, email dispatch, invoicing, appointment confirmations, reporting, or CRM updates.
Do I need technical knowledge?▾
Not at all. I handle the entire technical implementation and train your team on the automated processes afterward.

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