How do you calculate AI automation ROI?

The LAXIMA AI ROI Calculator multiplies your team size by hours spent on repetitive tasks per week, by average hourly cost, by 52 weeks to get annual manual cost. Then it applies an industry-based automation potential percentage (typically 40–70%, sourced from McKinsey and Deloitte research) to estimate gross savings. It subtracts estimated AI costs — including platform fees ($200/month base), per-seat tooling ($50/month per automated seat), and implementation costs amortized over 3 years — to produce your net annual savings and ROI percentage.

What is automation potential by industry?

Different industries have different levels of repetitive, rule-based work. Technology companies see up to 65% automation potential; manufacturing 62%; financial services 60%; e-commerce 58%; healthcare 55%; professional services 50%. These benchmarks are based on industry studies by McKinsey Global Institute and Deloitte. The calculator uses these percentages to estimate realistic savings for your sector.

Is this AI savings calculator free?

Yes. The LAXIMA AI ROI Calculator is 100% free to use — no sign-up, no email required, no paywall. All calculations run entirely in your browser. You can share your results via a unique URL and recalculate as many times as you need.

How accurate is the savings estimate?

The estimate provides a directional guide based on industry benchmarks and your inputs. Actual savings depend on process complexity, implementation quality, team adoption, and the specific tasks automated. Most businesses find actual savings within 20% of the estimate. For precise numbers, we recommend a detailed assessment with LAXIMA.

What should I do with my results?

If the numbers look compelling, share them with stakeholders using the "Share results" button, then reach out to LAXIMA at laxima.tech. We build custom AI automation solutions and can help you achieve — or exceed — these savings with the right architecture and implementation.

What costs does the AI implementation estimate include?

The AI cost estimate includes three components: a base platform cost of $2,400/year ($200/month) for AI tooling, per-employee tooling at $600/year ($50/month) per automated seat, and one-time implementation costs amortized over 3 years. This provides a realistic total cost of ownership so you can compare against projected savings.

How does this compare to other AI ROI calculators?

Most AI ROI calculators only show gross savings without accounting for implementation costs. The LAXIMA calculator is one of the few that subtracts estimated AI costs — platform fees, per-seat licensing, and implementation — to give you net savings and true ROI. It also includes 5-year projections with 5% annual growth compounding.

Can I use this calculator for RPA and workflow automation?

Yes. The calculator applies to any form of business automation: AI automation, robotic process automation (RPA), workflow automation, or hybrid approaches. The automation potential percentages reflect the total opportunity for automating repetitive tasks regardless of the specific technology used.

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How the AI ROI Calculator Works

The LAXIMA AI ROI Calculator estimates your potential savings from AI automation using a transparent, data-driven formula. It calculates your current annual cost of manual labor (team size × hours per week × hourly rate × 52 weeks), then applies an industry-specific automation percentage based on research from McKinsey Global Institute and Deloitte to determine how much of that work AI can realistically handle.

Unlike most automation calculators that only show gross savings, this tool subtracts real-world AI costs — platform fees, per-seat tooling, and implementation — to give you net savings and true ROI. It also projects 5-year cumulative savings with 5% annual growth compounding to show the long-term value of automation investment.

Automation Potential by Industry

65%

Technology

Highest potential — repetitive DevOps, QA, reporting, and data workflows

62%

Manufacturing

Quality control, inventory, scheduling, and supply chain tasks

60%

Financial Services

Compliance, risk assessment, onboarding, and report generation

58%

E-commerce

Order processing, customer service, inventory, and personalization

55%

Healthcare

Patient intake, scheduling, claims processing, and records management

50%

Professional Services

Document processing, client onboarding, billing, and project management

Why Calculate AI ROI Before Investing?

According to McKinsey, businesses that quantify automation ROI before implementation are 2.4× more likely to achieve their target savings. An AI ROI calculator helps you build a data-driven business case, set realistic expectations, and prioritize the highest-impact automation opportunities.

Whether you are evaluating AI agents, robotic process automation (RPA), workflow automation, or a hybrid approach, understanding the financial impact upfront is essential for securing stakeholder buy-in and allocating budget effectively.

Ready to turn savings into reality?

This calculator gives you the numbers. LAXIMA gives you the execution. We build custom AI automation solutions — AI agents, data pipelines, and intelligent workflows — that deliver the ROI you see here.

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