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AI tool break-even calculator

Is an AI tool worth its monthly price? Enter the hours it saves and what your time is worth, or the extra jobs it wins, to see whether it pays for itself.

Using it honestly

Count only time you'd actually use for paid work or would otherwise pay someone for. For receptionist tools, the bigger number is usually jobs from calls you'd have missed, so count them for a month on a free trial before you decide. Prices for each tool, with the date checked, are in the directory. Many US tools price in dollars, so convert at your card's rate.

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Questions

What if I can't measure hours saved?

Time the task for a week before and a week after starting the trial. Rough numbers are better than guesses.

Should I count the free plan?

Yes. If a free plan does the job, the break-even is instant. Check the directory's free-plan filter first.