Business case

Power Platform ROI Calculator

Build a quick business case by estimating time saved against implementation and licence costs.

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Build a quick business case by estimating time saved against implementation and licence costs.

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Users affected

Hours saved per user / mo manual tasks automated

Average hourly cost salary + overheads

Error / rework reduction % of manual errors prevented

Implementation cost ($) one-off project cost

Monthly licence cost ($)

Advanced options

These inputs produce a more realistic business case — especially the benefit ramp-up, which is the most common reason sponsors reject early ROI estimates.

Annual maintenance cost ($) BAU support post go-live

Training cost ($) one-off, added to impl cost

Benefit ramp-up months to reach full savings

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Productivity gain % faster — beyond hours saved

Monthly saving

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Annual saving

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Payback period

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3-year ROI

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Saving = (users × hours/mo × hourly rate) + (error reduction benefit estimated at 20% of labour saving). Does not include productivity gains from faster processes or reduced IT support load — actual ROI is typically higher.

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