Will automating it pay for itself?
estimate_automation_paybackRead-onlyIdempotent
Works out whether automating a task pays for itself, from the owner's own hours, headcount, hourly cost and supplier quote, with every assumption stated and time for checking the output deducted. Use when an owner asks if an AI tool or automation is worth the money, how long it takes to pay back, or how to estimate the return before committing. Ask the owner for the numbers rather than guessing them.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| people | Yes | How many people do the task. | |
| setupCost | No | One-off setup cost in pounds, including the team's time to learn it. | |
| hourlyCost | Yes | What an hour of those people's time costs the firm, in pounds. | |
| monthlyToolCost | No | The supplier's monthly price in pounds, from the owner's own quote. | |
| automatableShare | Yes | How much of the task could a tool do? small = a quarter; about_half; most = around 70%. If unsure, use small. | |
| hoursPerWeekPerPerson | Yes | Hours a week one person spends on the task. |