Automations ROI Calculator
Calculate the financial benefit of replacing multiple Autodesk Vault Job Processors with MinuteView Automations. See instant ROI, cost savings, and payback period based on your environment.
Why This Calculator Matters
Job Processors Scale Linearly
Each additional Job Processor requires:
- •Another dedicated Windows machine ($4,500+)
- •Another Vault Professional license ($700/year)
- •Daily admin babysitting (logins, restarts, failures)
Automations Scales Non-Linearly
MinuteView Automations delivers:
- •Runs centrally on your Vault server (no extra hardware)
- •Single Vault license required
- •Parallel processing with server-grade stability
The more Job Processors you currently have (or need), the stronger the ROI.
ROI Calculator
Calculate the financial benefit of replacing multiple Autodesk Vault Job Processors with MinuteView Automations, which runs centrally on your Vault server with parallel processing.
Your Environment
High-spec workstation cost
Daily babysitting: restarts, logins, failures
Fully burdened cost
Annual Savings
$13,867
per year with MinuteView Automations
ROI
967%
return on investment
Payback Period
12 months
to recover hardware investment
Admin Hours Saved
125 hours
per year
Annual Cost Comparison
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Cost Category | Job Processors | Automations | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Cost | $13,500 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Vault Licensing (Annual) | $2,100 | $700 | $1,400 |
| Admin Cost (Annual) | $13,200 | $733 | $12,467 |
| Total Annual Cost | $15,300 | $1,433 | $13,867 |
Additional Benefits
3
Machines Eliminated
2
Vault Licenses Freed
125
Admin Hours Saved/Year
Key Insight
Each additional Job Processor adds hardware cost, licensing cost, and daily admin overhead. MinuteView Automations scales in parallel without adding machines. The more automation you run, the greater the ROI.
Job Processors vs MinuteView Automations
| Feature | Job Processors | MinuteView Automations |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Requires multiple machines | Runs on Vault server |
| Processing | Sequential per machine | Parallel processing |
| Licensing | Vault license per machine | Single license |
| Administration | Manual setup & daily babysitting | Centralized & automated |
| Stability | Fragile (logins, updates, reboots) | Server-grade stability |
Assumptions & Notes
- •MinuteView Automations runs as a service on the Vault server, requiring no dedicated hardware or additional Vault licenses beyond one Job Processor license.
- •Hardware costs are one-time expenses. Annual costs include licensing and administration only.
- •Admin time reflects daily maintenance: login management, failure troubleshooting, and system restarts for Job Processors vs minimal monitoring for Automations.
- •ROI calculations do not include productivity gains from parallel processing, reduced downtime, or improved workflow reliability.
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