Cloud Migration ROI Calculator
Enter migration cost, old and new running costs and the evaluation period.
Payback period
β
Enter values above
Annual saving
β
Net benefit over the period
β
ROI over the period
β
Total cost avoided
β
Upfront investment
β
Worked example
With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| One-off migration cost ($) | 50000 |
| Current monthly cost ($) | 12000 |
| New monthly cost ($) | 7000 |
| Retraining cost ($) | 8000 |
| Years to evaluate | 3 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Payback period | 11.6 months |
| Annual saving | $60,000 |
| Net benefit over the period | $122,000 |
| ROI over the period | 210.34% |
| Total cost avoided | $180,000 |
| Upfront investment | $58,000 |
Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.
How to use the Cloud Migration ROI Calculator
- One-off migration cost ($) β default 50000
- Current monthly cost ($) β default 12000
- New monthly cost ($) β default 7000
- Retraining cost ($) β default 8000
- Years to evaluate β default 3
- Press Calculate to update the results instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Data egress during the move, dual-running while both environments are live, retraining, and the productivity dip in the first quarter. Dual-running alone often doubles the first-year cost.
Because unused capacity and orphaned storage accumulate. Set budgets and automated shutdowns from day one, otherwise the saving erodes within a year.
Yes for most migrations β payback should land inside 18β24 months. If it does not, revisit the architecture rather than assuming the saving will appear later.