AI Lab Utility 001

Know if an AI workflow is worth building.

Estimate model usage cost, operational overhead, time saved, break-even timing, and first-year ROI in under two minutes.

Scenario health Calculating... Adjust the assumptions to test the case.

No sign-up Run a scenario immediately.

Editable pricing Adjust vendor prices when they change.

Decision-ready Copy a summary for a business case.

Inputs

Assumptions

Model preset

Input price per 1M tokens Output price per 1M tokens

Monthly runs Users

Input tokens per run Output tokens per run

Minutes saved per run Hourly value of time

One-time setup cost Monthly maintenance cost

Pricing is editable because model prices change. Defaults were last checked on July 28, 2026.

Outputs

Monthly AI cost $0

Total monthly cost $0

Monthly time value $0

Annual net value $0

Estimated ROI 0%

Break-even 0 months

Cost per user $0

Value

Cost

Start with monthly runs and token volume. Rough assumptions are enough for a first pass.

Use the hourly value of the people whose time the workflow changes.

Compare total monthly cost against monthly time value and first-year net value.

Defaults are a starting point, not financial advice. Always verify live vendor pricing before purchasing or deploying at scale.