"Automate or Not" Decision Score

Is this the same as the ROI calculator?

No. The ROI calculator estimates a dollar figure for a task you already know you want to automate. This tool answers the earlier question: should this specific task be automated at all, before you spend time estimating numbers for it.

What score should trigger action?

Above 70 typically means the task is a strong automation candidate worth prioritizing. 40-70 means it is worth automating eventually but is not urgent. Below 40 usually means the effort of automating exceeds the benefit right now, revisit if the process changes or scales up.

Why does process stability matter for the score?

A frequently-changing process is expensive to automate because the automation needs ongoing maintenance every time the process changes. A stable process that runs the same way every time returns the automation investment far faster.

Can a low-volume task still score high?

Yes, if the error risk and time cost per instance are both high. A task done only twice a month can still be worth automating if getting it wrong is expensive (compliance, financial reconciliation) or if each instance eats hours of manual work.

What do I do after getting my score?

For a high-scoring task, the next step is a free automation audit to scope exactly what the automation looks like and what it costs. For a low-scoring task, it is usually not worth the conversation yet, revisit once volume or complexity changes.