Automation ROI Tracking

Prove Automation ROI to Every Client

Stop guessing how much value your automations deliver. Track time saved per workflow, aggregate by client, and show hard numbers at every renewal conversation.

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Per-workflow estimatesAutomatic calculationClient-ready reports
ROI Tracking Dashboard
847
Hours saved this month
$55,055
Value delivered at $65/hr
4.2x
Average client ROI

Example metrics based on typical agency with 15 clients

The Challenge of Proving Automation Value

You know automations save time. But without data, proving it to clients is guesswork.

"What Am I Getting for My Money?"

Clients ask this question every contract renewal. Without data, you're left making vague claims about 'efficiency gains' instead of showing hard numbers.

Manual Value Tracking

You know the automations are saving time, but quantifying it means tracking manually. Hours spent on spreadsheets instead of building more automations.

No Trend Visibility

Is the automation delivering more value this month than last? Without tracking, you can't show clients that their investment is paying off over time.

Built-in Time Saved Tracking

Configure once, track forever. Automatic ROI calculations for every workflow execution.

Per-Workflow Time Estimates

Configure how many minutes each workflow saves per successful execution. Based on what the task would take manually - data entry, API calls, report generation.

Automatic Calculation

As workflows run, time saved accumulates automatically. No manual tracking required. See daily, weekly, monthly, and all-time totals.

Per-Client Aggregation

Roll up time saved across all workflows for each client. Show them the total hours your automations have reclaimed.

Trend Analysis

Track how value compounds over time. This month vs last month. This quarter vs last quarter. Show clients the cumulative impact.

Dollar Value Conversion

Multiply time saved by hourly rates to show dollar value. "Your automations saved 47 hours this month - that's $3,290 in labor costs."

Client-Ready Reports

Export data for client presentations and invoices. Show exactly what they're getting for their automation investment.

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Real-World ROI Examples

See how common workflows add up to significant time savings.

Lead Enrichment

Enrich new leads with company data from multiple sources

Manual time
8 min per lead
Weekly runs
150
Time saved/week
20 hours

Invoice Processing

Extract data from invoices and update accounting system

Manual time
12 min per invoice
Weekly runs
80
Time saved/week
16 hours

Daily Report Generation

Compile metrics from 6 sources into morning report

Manual time
45 min per report
Weekly runs
5
Time saved/week
3.75 hours

Customer Onboarding

Create accounts, send welcome emails, provision access

Manual time
25 min per customer
Weekly runs
12
Time saved/week
5 hours

These four workflows alone save 44.75 hours per week - that's over $150,000/year at $65/hour.

Start Tracking ROI in Minutes

1

Connect Workflows

Add your n8n instances to Administrate

2

Set Time Estimates

Configure minutes saved per workflow

3

Watch ROI Accumulate

Time saved calculated automatically

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Report to Clients

Export data for renewals and reviews

Turn Renewal Conversations Around

Before and after having ROI data at your fingertips.

Without ROI Tracking
Client: "What are we actually getting for $2,000/month?"
You: "Well, the automations are running smoothly and saving your team a lot of time..."
Client: "Can you quantify that? Our CFO is asking."
You: "I'd have to look into that and get back to you..."
With ROI Tracking
Client: "What are we actually getting for $2,000/month?"
You: "Great question. This month, your automations ran 3,247 times, saving an estimated 127 hours of manual work."
You: "At your team's average hourly cost of $45, that's $5,715 in labor savings - a 2.8x return on your investment."
Client: "That's exactly what I needed for the CFO. Can you send me that report?"

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I determine time saved per workflow?
Start by timing the manual process once. If enriching a lead manually takes 8 minutes (checking LinkedIn, company website, CRM lookup), set 8 minutes as the time saved. For complex workflows, break it into steps and add them up. Err on the conservative side - it's better to under-promise and over-deliver.
What if a workflow fails - does it still count as time saved?
By default, only successful executions count toward time saved. You can optionally configure partial time saved for failures if the workflow completed meaningful work before failing. Most agencies count only successes to keep metrics defensible.
Can I use different time estimates for the same workflow?
Each workflow has one time-saved setting. If a workflow handles tasks of varying complexity, use an average. For example, if 80% of leads take 5 minutes and 20% take 15 minutes, set it to 7 minutes.
How do I present ROI data to clients?
Export time saved data by date range and multiply by an agreed hourly rate. A typical approach: 'This month, your automations ran 1,247 times, saving an estimated 52 hours. At $65/hour, that's $3,380 in labor costs - 4x your monthly subscription.'
What's a good ROI target for automation?
Most agencies aim for 3-5x ROI within the first 90 days. If a client pays $1,000/month for automation services, the automations should demonstrably save $3,000-5,000/month in labor costs. Time tracking helps you hit and prove these targets.
Can I track ROI across my entire client base?
Yes. The overview dashboard shows total time saved across all clients. Use this to report on your agency's overall impact: 'Our automations saved clients 847 hours this month across 23 organizations.'

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