Why the TCO Comparison Is Crucial
Many companies only consider the initial costs of an IT investment. However, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over five years determines which solution is actually more economical. Ongoing licenses, rising personnel costs, and growing maintenance efforts often make the status quo more expensive than it appears at first glance.
Our ROI calculators make these hidden costs visible. They model realistic scenarios with annual price increases, error costs, and scaling effects – so you can make investment decisions based on reliable numbers rather than gut feeling.
SaaS licenses typically increase by 5–15% per year – exponentially with growing user counts
Legacy systems cost more every year: knowledge is lost, skilled workers become scarcer
Manual processes become more expensive with every pay raise – automation scales without additional costs
Software Leasing: Spread Your Initial Costs
All our ROI calculators offer an integrated leasing option. This allows you to spread the initial development costs over 72 months (6 years) instead of making a large upfront payment. This improves your cash flow and often shifts the break-even point significantly forward.
Software leasing is treated as a business expense and is tax-deductible. This turns a large investment into a predictable monthly payment – ideal for companies that want to deploy their budget flexibly. The leasing surcharge of 12% over the term is typically significantly cheaper than a bank loan.
More About Software FinancingA business case beyond the cost curve
When a calculator shows a candidate, we turn it into a business case with your volumes and integrations. The case records who owns the hours and the license invoices, and which exclusions stay out of the first release.
