ITAM ROI Calculator
Estimate annual savings from time saved on audits and reduced compliance risk. This is a simple heuristic—use it as a directional estimate.
What this calculator is (and isn’t)
This tool is a quick, directional estimate of the value you can unlock by keeping inventory accurate and repeatable. It won’t capture every benefit of ITAM (like security posture improvements or procurement leverage), but it helps you start a realistic conversation.
- Good for: estimating labor saved in audits/inventory checks and reducing “unknowns” during compliance reviews.
- Not a full model: it doesn’t assume specific pricing, tool costs, or savings percentages.
How to get a better estimate
If you want a more confident ROI number, add 2–3 additional inputs from your real workflow. Keep it simple—use ranges if you’re unsure.
Audit effort
How many hours does an inventory check take today, and who is involved?
Onboarding/offboarding
Time spent assigning devices, collecting returns, and verifying wipes.
License overspend risk
Do you have unused subscriptions or overlapping tools? (Start with a list of renewals.)
Asset loss & rework
Devices that go “missing,” duplicate purchases, or time spent chasing ownership.
Helpful references: implementation guide, best practices, and the license management guide.
Common ROI mistakes (quick fixes)
- Counting assets once: include laptops, monitors, phones, peripherals, and key subscriptions if they matter to your process.
- Ignoring “handoff time”: approvals and back-and-forth often cost more than the checklist itself.
- Skipping ownership: ROI drops when devices aren’t clearly assigned to a person, team, or location.
- Not scheduling hygiene: a small monthly clean-up prevents big quarterly “inventory fire drills.”
FAQ
What should I count as an “asset”?
Start with anything you assign, secure, or replace: endpoints, key peripherals, network gear, and high-impact subscriptions.
Do I need perfect numbers to use this?
No—use approximate ranges. The value is in spotting which workflows are costing you the most time and risk.
Does ITAM ROI only come from audits?
Audits are the easiest to measure, but ROI can also come from faster provisioning, fewer lost devices, and cleaner license renewals.
How do I include software and SaaS?
Track entitlements and renewals first. Then layer in usage data where available to reduce “paying for unused” licenses.
What if we’re a remote-first team?
Remote teams often see ROI in shipping/returns and fewer “unowned” devices. See remote team ITAM.
Where should I go after the estimate?
Use the software selector to shortlist tools, then validate with a small pilot.
Next steps
Want to improve the estimate?
Pair this with the implementation guide and your real audit effort (hours/month).