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How to calculate the return on a task app

Is a task app worth the money? A simple way to estimate it with your own numbers.

Is a task app worth the money? A simple way to estimate it with your own numbers.

Short answer: Estimate the hours saved on chasing, rework and meetings, multiply by an hourly cost, and compare with the yearly price. Use your own numbers, not vendor claims.

A simple calculation

  1. Hours per week each manager spends chasing.

  2. Hours of rework per month.

  3. Meetings you could cut.

  4. Multiply by hourly cost.

  5. Compare with the yearly price.

Check after three months

Measure the same things again and compare.

Frequently asked questions

What if the numbers are hard to measure?

Estimate conservatively. Even small time savings usually cover the cost.

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