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AI Engineering ROI Calculator

Quantify the productivity gap between your current AI integration and what Stage 3 teams achieve.

AI Engineering ROI Calculator

Quantify the productivity gap between your current AI integration and what Stage 3 teams achieve.

Based on the Stanford 55% efficiency gain across 51 case studies.

How the Calculator Works

The AI Engineering ROI Calculator uses a model grounded in the Stanford meta-analysis of 51 empirical studies on AI-assisted development. It measures your team across five dimensions of AI integration and maps them to a three-stage maturity model.

The productivity gap represents the annual GBP value of efficiency gains your team could unlock by progressing to Stage 3 — where AI is integrated across the full software development lifecycle, not just coding.

The 3 Stages of AI Engineering Maturity

Stage 1: Ad-Hoc AI Tool Usage

Individual developers use AI coding tools. No standardised practices, evaluation, or measurement across the team.

Stage 2: Partial Integration

Some AI tools standardised. AI-assisted code review in place. Basic testing and documentation automation.

Stage 3: AI-Native Engineering

Spec-driven development with AI generating from structured requirements. Automated evaluation harnesses. AI integrated across the full SDLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator measure?

It quantifies the annual productivity gap (in GBP) between your current AI integration and Stage 3 maturity, based on five dimensions of AI adoption across your engineering team.

Where does the 55% efficiency figure come from?

A Stanford meta-analysis of 51 empirical studies on AI-assisted development found an average 55% efficiency improvement with mature AI integration.

Do I need to sign up?

No. Results are shown instantly with no sign-up required. You can optionally save and share your results by providing an email.

How accurate is the gap figure?

The figure is a directional estimate based on your team size, costs, and AI maturity. It illustrates the magnitude of opportunity rather than being a precise financial forecast.