Payback Period Calculator

Calculate ROI timeframes for marketing campaigns, software tools, and business investments

Marketing spend, software cost, or any business investment

Revenue generated, cost savings, or productivity gains per year

How SaaS & Ecommerce Teams Use Payback Period

Marketing Campaigns

Calculate how long it takes for ad spend to generate enough revenue to break even. Essential for budget planning and channel evaluation.

Software Investments

Evaluate marketing tools, CRM systems, or automation platforms by measuring productivity gains and cost savings.

Formula: Payback Period = Initial Investment ÷ Annual Return

Generally, payback periods under 2 years are considered good for marketing investments.