Workflow ROI
Is automation actually worth it?
Tell us about a manual process you're running today — hours, headcount, hourly cost. We'll show you the labor savings, monthly net after Stratus Care + API spend, and how many months it takes to pay back the build.
Pure browser math. We never see your numbers unless you send them to us.
How it works
The math, in plain English.
Hours saved per month
hours/week × 4.33 × people × replacement %. We use 4.33 weeks/month — slightly more accurate than 4. Replacement % accounts for the review work you'll still do; most workflows automate 70–90%, never 100%.
Net monthly savings
Labor savings minus Care tier minus API pass-through. Care is our recurring time; API is what LLMs and third-party tools cost. We always show all three lines so you know what's ours and what's pass-through.
Payback period
Build cost ÷ net monthly savings. "Already worth it" if month one covers the build. "12+ months" if the math is ugly — which usually means the process isn't painful enough to automate yet.
What this isn't
A binding quote. It's a sanity check. Your real quote depends on integrations, edge cases, and volume — which is what discovery is for. Run the conservative scenario first; if that pencils, the project is real.
Next
Get a real quote.
Bring your numbers to a discovery call. We'll pressure-test the assumptions, scope the build, and send you a firm proposal within two business days.