AI Cost Arbitrage Calculator 2025

Compare your current operational costs with AI-enhanced alternatives. This calculator helps you understand:

Cost Comparison

Current human-only costs vs AI-augmented workforce scenarios

Efficiency Gains

Potential productivity improvements with AI assistance

Implementation Path

Realistic timeline and steps for AI integration

Current Department Setup

Configure your departments to see how AI can augment (not replace) your workforce. AI costs shown are for assistance tools, not full automation.

Sales Department

AI Sales Assistance
Recommended: 5-20
👥
10 employees
Small 1-20
Medium 21-50
Large 51-100
Industry avg: $75,000
💰
$80,000
Entry $30k-80k
Mid $81k-150k
Senior $151k-200k
Monthly AI tool costs

Lead gen

AI-powered lead generation and qualification

$299/mo
per team
📈 Typically increases lead volume by 40-60%

Closing

Automated sales closing assistance

$599/mo
per team
📈 Can improve close rates by 20-30%

Follow up

Intelligent follow-up sequences

$199/mo
per team
📈 Automates 70-80% of follow-ups

Marketing Department

AI Marketing Tools
Recommended: 3-10
👥
5 employees
Small 1-20
Medium 21-50
Large 51-100
Industry avg: $65,000
💰
$60,000
Entry $30k-80k
Mid $81k-150k
Senior $151k-200k
Monthly AI tool costs

Content

AI content generation and optimization

$499/mo
per team
📈 Reduces content creation time by 50-60%

Social

Automated social media management

$399/mo
per team
📈 Manages 80% of routine posts

Analytics

AI-driven marketing analytics

$299/mo
per team
📈 Automates 90% of reporting

Customer Service Department

AI Support Enhancement
Recommended: 10-30
👥
15 employees
Small 1-20
Medium 21-50
Large 51-100
Industry avg: $42,000
💰
$45,000
Entry $30k-80k
Mid $81k-150k
Senior $151k-200k
Monthly AI tool costs

Support

AI customer support automation

$299/mo
per team
📈 Handles 40-50% of basic inquiries

Tickets

Smart ticket routing and resolution

$249/mo
per team
📈 Reduces resolution time by 30-40%

Chat

Advanced AI chatbot system

$199/mo
per team
📈 Manages 60-70% of initial interactions

Today's Profit Opportunities

Current Daily Spend
$6,826
AI Alternative Cost
$140
Daily Savings Potential
$6,686

Immediate Action Items

24h Impact
Sales
Immediate AI transition potential
$3,073/day
72826.2% ROI
Marketing
Immediate AI transition potential
$1,149/day
24962.7% ROI
Customer Service
Immediate AI transition potential
$2,593/day
90261.5% ROI

Competitive Position

Cost Efficiency
69.7% Percentile