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What Does Workflow Automation Cost? Costs, Savings and ROI for SMBs
Discover what workflow automation costs (€50 to €5,000/month), what savings are achievable, and how to calculate the ROI for your business.
Costs range from €50 to €5,000/month. The question isn't what it costs — it's what it delivers.
Cost breakdown
1. Software
n8n, Make or Zapier licenses.
2. Implementation
One-time analysis, design and build.
3. Training
Team onboarding.
4. Maintenance
Monthly updates.
Costs by level
| Level | Monthly | Setup | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | €50-500 | €500-2,500 | Email, forms |
| Mid | €500-2,000 | €2,500-7,500 | CRM, invoicing |
| Advanced | €2,000-5,000 | €7,500-20,000 | AI agents, multi-system |
ROI example: accounting firm (8 employees)
€1,200/month cost → €4,920 savings → 310% ROI
Payback by industry
| Industry | Investment | Payback |
|---|---|---|
| Call centers | €2-4k/mo | 1-3 months |
| Agencies | €0.8-2k/mo | 2-4 months |
| Accountants | €1-2.5k/mo | 2-5 months |
| Coaching | €200-800/mo | 1-3 months |
| Dentists | €300-1k/mo | 2-4 months |
Conclusion
The real question: what does it cost not to automate?
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