Practical field guide
Does job software pay for itself?
An independent time-value calculator for solo home-service operators.
Estimate the value of time saved
Enter your own assumptions. You do not need to create an account. Calculations occur entirely in your browser.
Formula: hours saved = jobs × minutes ÷ 60; time value = hours × your hourly value; net estimated time value = time value − subscription cost. Break-even minutes per job = software cost × 60 ÷ (jobs × hourly value). This is not a revenue forecast. Saved time only creates additional income if you can fill it with profitable work.
What to do with the result
Try a pessimistic estimate, not just the number you hope to save. Count setup time and learning effort separately. If the expected benefit is small or negative, your free workflow may be the better choice.