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Compare human labour and AI fees on the same sales base. Include review time, find the equal-cost point, and see what happens when sales change.
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An illustrative cost scenario. It does not assume equal service quality or predict revenue.
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THE DECISION, EXPLAINED
AI chatter pricing can combine a subscription, usage charges and a percentage of attributed sales. Human chat costs can combine paid hours, commission and management time. Compare both on the same eligible sales basis and include the people who still review the automated workflow.
A lower percentage does not automatically produce a smaller bill. Fixed fees matter more at low usage; the variable rate matters more as eligible sales rise. The calculator shows where two entered cost equations cross, without assuming that either option creates more revenue.
See it in a worked exampleUse the same eligible sales base.
Count review time and software fees.
Separate cost from performance.
| Line in the quote | Clarify this | Why it changes the comparison |
|---|---|---|
| A percentage of sales | Gross, platform-net or attributed sales? | The same rate can apply to different amounts. |
| A fixed monthly fee | Per workspace, creator or seat? | Account count can multiply the subscription. |
| Usage or credit charge | What uses a credit and what is included? | Overages may sit outside the displayed subscription. |
| Human review | Who reviews, for how many paid hours? | Automation can still require operating labour. |
| Refunds and adjustments | When are fees reversed or credited? | Cash billing may differ from dashboard attribution. |
EXAMPLES & WORKSHEET
Make subscriptions, sales attribution, review time and adjustments visible before signing.
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The percentage on the pricing page is only one part of the bill.
Read the complete guideGOOD QUESTIONS
Answers to the questions covered in this guide.
No. It is an editable scenario input. Use the exact rate and eligible sales definition in your own quote.
No. Sales are an input, not a prediction. The calculation compares cost equations at that input.
Equal variable rates produce parallel cost lines. A crossing outside the non-negative range is also not a usable sales threshold.
COSTS & ASSUMPTIONS
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