Team AI Licence Break-Even Calculator (seat price vs time saved)

How it works

Licence cost = seats × price. Value = seats × active share × hours saved per week × weeks per month × loaded hourly cost. Break-even time per seat = seat price ÷ (active share × weeks per month × hourly cost): if each seat saves more than this, the licences pay for themselves. Unused seats cost money but save nothing, so the active share matters a lot.

⚠ Estimates for information only — not financial advice.

FAQ

How do I find the active share?

Most business AI plans have an admin dashboard showing who used the tool in the last 30 days. Divide active users by seats.

Is 1.5 hours a week realistic?

It depends on the job. Survey a pilot group or time real tasks; heavy writers and analysts often save more than people who use the tool occasionally.

Checked 10 Nov 2026. Break-even analysis: fixed licence cost ÷ value created per unit of time saved; 52 ÷ 12 = 4.33 working weeks per month.