AI ROI Calculator
Calculate ROI and payback period for an AI investment.
Results update automatically as you type.
Result
300.0% monthly ROI
$1,500.00 net/month · payback in 2.0 months
- Monthly value
- $2,000.00
- Monthly cost
- $500.00
- Net / month
- $1,500.00
- ROI
- 300.0%
- Payback
- 2.0 mo
Calculate the return on investment for an AI project. Enter the monthly value it creates, its monthly running cost, and any one-time build cost to see net benefit, ROI percentage, and payback period.
How this is calculated
This calculator uses the business formulas described in our methodology. All figures are estimates for planning; verify current pricing with each provider before relying on them.
Worked example (defaults)
With the default inputs above, here is the result:
Result
300.0% monthly ROI
$1,500.00 net/month · payback in 2.0 months
- Monthly value
- $2,000.00
- Monthly cost
- $500.00
- Net / month
- $1,500.00
- ROI
- 300.0%
- Payback
- 2.0 mo
Frequently asked questions
How is AI ROI calculated?+
ROI = (monthly value - monthly cost) / monthly cost. Payback period = one-time build cost / net monthly benefit.