
calculate your ROI
Examine how your company can save by reducing bug fixes and patch deployments
Product Development Costs
Development
Size of your Development Team in FTE
Number of medium & critical Bugs annually on average
Average time needed to research, commit, and code review 1 bug
Average Developer Monthly Gross Salary (€)
Quality Assurance
Number of QA FTEs
Number of bug deployments per year including all relevant systems
(dev, pre-production, production)
Average time required to prepare one release deployment throughout all relevant systems
(dev, pre-production, production)
Average QA Tester Monthly Gross Salary (€)
Business Development Costs
Support Costs
Time spent by support staff addressing bugs and customer issues caused by faulty releases. Assuming 30€/hour salary.
Deployment Infrastructure Cost
Expenses for deploying software, including infrastructure, tools, and deployment personnel.
Downtime Cost
Financial losses from system outages or delays caused by bugs or failed deployments.
Opportunity Cost
Lost revenue or growth potential due to delayed features or missed market opportunities.
Reputation Cost
Loss of customers and brand trust caused by poor product quality or unreliable service. Include marketing costs for rebranding.
Technical Debt Cost
Extra development time needed to fix shortcuts or poor code quality left unaddressed.
Morale and Productivity Loss
Reduced productivity and potential turnover caused by low team morale and constant firefighting. Example: Productivity loss of 5% for a team of 5 developers with annual salaries of €60,000.
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How it is all calculated Cost per Bug Fix: The tool calculates the cost to address a single bug by focusing on the developer effort needed for research, commit, and code review. It multiplies: - The number of developer FTEs, - The developer’s hourly rate (derived from the monthly salary divided by 160), and - The average time needed per bug (from the research time slider). This results in the cost to prepare one bug for deployment. Annual Bug Fix Cost: This per-bug cost is then multiplied by the total number of bugs per year, giving you the total annual cost for fixing bugs. Deployment Cost: For deployments, the tool assumes a fixed deployment time of 10 hours. It calculates the cost by: - Using the QA tester’s hourly rate (from the QA salary divided by 160) and - Multiplying it by the fixed deployment time and the number of deployments per year (from the deployment slider). This represents the cost incurred by QA during deployments. Additional Costs: Beyond the bug fixes and deployments, extra expenses are added: - Support Costs: Applied per bug. - Business/Deployment Costs: - A cost per deployment (e.g., for business development). Downtime, Opportunity Loss, Reputation Damage, Technical Debt, and Morale Impact: These are added as fixed annual amounts. Total Annual Cost & ROI: The final annual cost is the sum of: - The total bug fix cost, - The total deployment cost, and - All additional costs.
Legal Disclaimers General Information: This calculator is a tool for estimation purposes only. The results are based on the values you provide and standard assumptions incorporated into the formula. Assumptions in the Calculations: The calculations assume an average of 20 working days per month and standard industry practices for bug fixing and deployment. Your actual costs may vary based on your organization's specific processes and team efficiency. Subjective Costs: Costs related to downtime, opportunity loss, morale, reputation, and technical debt are subjective and may vary depending on individual company circumstances. Please use these values as approximate estimates. Accuracy of Inputs: The accuracy of the results depends on the accuracy of the values you provide. For best results, ensure that your inputs reflect realistic scenarios for your organization. Benchmark Comparisons: The calculator does not account for all possible variables or unique challenges your organization may face. For a detailed ROI analysis tailored to your needs, contact us for a consultation. No Guarantee of Results: This tool is intended to provide an illustrative example and does not guarantee actual savings or performance improvements. Evolution Program Costs: The ROI calculation assumes a monthly cost of €9,900 for the Evolution program over six months. This may differ if additional services or customizations are required. Industry Variability: Results may vary by industry, team size, and project complexity. Please consider these factors when interpreting the results. Not a Financial or Legal Advisor: This calculator is not a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. Consult with appropriate professionals before making decisions based on these calculations. Changes and Updates: The formulas and assumptions in this calculator may be updated periodically to reflect new data or methodologies.