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Calculators that bring clarity before the decision

A comparison shows you which tool fits. A calculator shows you whether the step is worth taking at all – with your own numbers. This is where exactly those tools live: honestly calculated, no sign-up, with a clear next step at the end.

Beyond Prompt's tools are free, interactive calculators that back an automation or AI decision with concrete numbers – deliberately using conservative assumptions instead of flattering best cases.

Available tools

CalculatorAutomation ROI calculatorWhat does automating a manual process actually save? Enter frequency, time spent and hourly rate and see the realistic annual time and cost savings – including maintenance and a 3-year view.Open calculator
CalculatorResponse-time-to-revenue calculatorWhat does a slow response to inquiries actually cost you? Shows the extra revenue potential of a faster first response – based on a Harvard Business Review study, calculated deliberately conservatively.Open calculator
CalculatorBuild vs. buy calculatorDoes a custom software solution pay off compared to your SaaS tool or manual processes? Shows the total cost over 5 years side by side – with an interactive chart and break-even point.Open calculator
CalculatorPrototype cost calculatorGot a product or app idea? Estimate the cost and timeline for a first testable prototype – honestly as an order of magnitude, with a transparent breakdown of what drives the effort.Open calculator
CheckAI data readiness checkWant to use AI on your own data (company knowledge, documents)? Check in 8 questions whether your data foundation is ready for it – with an honest breakdown of where your biggest lever is.Start check
CheckExcel-as-ERP risk checkDo your core processes (orders, inventory, quotes) run on grown Excel spreadsheets? Check in 8 questions how risky that is – honestly: if the risk is low, the check tells you Excel is perfectly fine here.Start check
CalculatorROI framework calculatorWhat does an AI or automation investment actually deliver – and when? Run our own ROI framework with your own numbers, including the honest J-curve delay for genuinely new AI capabilities.Open calculator
FinderRAG-or-Fine-Tuning FinderHow do you teach an AI your company knowledge? Answer 7 questions and get a reasoned recommendation between prompting, RAG, long context, and fine-tuning – including the honest limits of each approach.Start finder
FinderGDPR Architecture WizardWhich data protection architecture fits your AI project? Answer 6 questions and get a concrete architecture recommendation plus the matching GDPR/EU AI Act guidance – not legal advice, but a well-grounded first orientation.Start wizard
FinderAutomation Approach FinderClassic automation, an AI assistant, or custom software? Answer 6 questions and watch live on an interactive map which approach fits your process – including a handoff to the matching deep-dive calculator.Start finder

Why these tools calculate differently

  • Conservative assumptions instead of best cases: results show a range from cautious to realistic, never the most flattering outcome.
  • Honest costs included: maintenance and value erosion are factored in, not hidden – so the number holds up.
  • No sign-up, no data selling: the calculation runs directly in your browser, and you see the result instantly.
  • A result isn't a quote yet: the tools give you an order of magnitude as a basis for a decision – the exact number we clarify in a conversation.

Frequently asked questions about the tools

Are the results reliable enough to base a decision on?

The calculators give you a solid order of magnitude based on conservative, openly documented assumptions – good enough to decide whether a closer look is worth it. But they don't replace an individual analysis or a quote: the exact number depends on details only a conversation can clarify.

Do I have to give my email address?

No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, you see the result instantly and without signing up. No inputs are sent to a server or stored.

Why do the tools deliberately calculate cautiously?

Because inflated calculators help no one – they create disappointment as soon as reality falls short. We'd rather calculate conservatively and include every follow-on cost. If even that cautious calculation convinces you, the basis for a decision is solid.