See what manual work is really costing you.
Move the sliders to match any repetitive task. The math is shown, and nothing here comes from us except the formula.
time back = (30 tasks × 5 min − 30 × 10% × 2 min) × 5 days ÷ 60 = 12.0 hrs/wk · per month = hrs × 52 ÷ 12 × $35
An estimate from your numbers, not a promise. The Automation Audit measures your real volumes before anything is built.
Time back is the useful number. Payback is the decision number.
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Start with one task. Do not combine unrelated work into one estimate.
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Use loaded labor cost. Include overhead or the real value of the owner’s time.
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Keep review time honest. Good automation removes repetition, not responsibility.
What real Whispers Lab builds have saved
Not averages or industry stats. These are the actual results from our published case studies.
The AI Catalog & Content Engine
saved weekly · catalog cleanup and translation
The Lead Sales Engine That Runs Itself
saved weekly · lead sourcing and delivery
The Financial Document Reader
saved weekly · bank statement reading
The Zero Double-Entry Financial Pipeline
saved weekly · customer and invoice sync
The Onboarding Pipeline That Runs on Autopilot
saved weekly · client scheduling and intake
Questions about this calculator
Clear scope, clear ownership, and no black-box handoff.
How is the number on this calculator worked out?
It multiplies how many times a task happens by how long it takes, then subtracts the time you would still spend checking the share of results that need a person. The formula is shown under the result. It is an estimate from your own numbers, not a promise.
Does this include the cost of building the automation?
No. This calculator only estimates the time and money a manual task costs you now. The $250 Automation Audit gives you an actual build price, and most Core Build projects start from $2,500, so you can compare that against what the calculator shows.
What if my task doesn't fit neatly into these sliders?
Use your best honest estimate. Most repetitive tasks, from data entry to follow-ups to reconciling numbers, fit this shape well enough to get a useful starting number. The Automation Audit measures your real volumes before anything is built.
Is a task worth automating if the number is small?
Sometimes. A small number here can still be worth fixing if the task is error-prone, blocks other work, or happens at a bad time, like late at night or right before a deadline. The number is one input, not the only one.
How do I turn this into an actual plan?
Start with the $250 Automation Audit. In 7 days you get a ranked plan of what to automate first, using your real numbers instead of slider estimates. Build it with us and the $250 is credited.
Do you save what I enter into the calculator?
No. The calculator runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to us or stored.
Turn this estimate into a real plan.
In 7 days, the Automation Audit measures your actual volumes and hands you a build plan you keep either way. Build it with us and the $250 is credited.
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