Most firms underestimate what manual processing and lower-cost tools are really costing them.
See how much time you can save, capacity you can unlock, and revenue you can recover,
using real firm scenarios or your own firm’s numbers.
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Developed by Paul Lodder, Dext’s resident accounting expert, this calculator is built from real data across thousands of firms using Dext to boost efficiency and profitability.
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These preset scenarios are based on real firms using Dext. They illustrate three levels of ROI, from baseline to high efficiency. As adoption improves, efficiency compounds and more saved time can be turned into additional revenue, growth initiatives, or valuable time back.
“Definitely Dext has given us a return on investment. We're quite comfortable with where we position Dext as a firm as a pricing model within our company to our clients. We never have any kickback from the clients. And ultimately, if a client was to question how much Dext is going to cost, I always flip it back and say, "Well, how much is that value worth in time?”
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Automate data entry, receipt capture, and reconciliations so your team can focus on higher-value work. Firms using Dext reclaim up to 6 hours per client per month, freeing up capacity for revenue-generating services.
“We've been in business over 15 years, and most of that time we've been using Dext. I roll it out now as part of my stack for all my clients, and it would be the cheapest employee I have because it automates everything for me.”
Jane Noller, Founder, Jane L Noller & Co.
"Dext is an easy return on investment. For the cost it takes to run, the time it saves pays for itself."
Jonathan Carr, Co-Founder, Gravitate Accounting
"Dext is still the premium product out there. It has more features. I’ve looked at other products, but they’re lacking in ability. Dext is the longest in the market, too, and they continue to enhance their products – they build more features, so they stand out to me."
Tracy Johnson, Partner, SRJ Walker Wayland
"Definitely Dext has given us a return on investment. We're quite comfortable with where we position Dext as a firm as a pricing model within our company to our clients. We never have any kickback from the clients. And ultimately, if a client was to question how much Dext is going to cost, I always flip it back and say, "Well, how much is that value worth in time?"
Alistair Wallace, Founder, BKB Accountants
“We've been in business over 15 years, and most of that time we've been using Dext. I roll it out now as part of my stack for all my clients, and it would be the cheapest employee I have because it automates everything for me.”
Jane Noller, Founder, Jane L Noller & Co.
"Dext is an easy return on investment. For the cost it takes to run, the time it saves pays for itself."
Jonathan Carr, Co-Founder, Gravitate Accounting
"Dext is still the premium product out there. It has more features. I’ve looked at other products, but they’re lacking in ability. Dext is the longest in the market, too, and they continue to enhance their products – they build more features, so they stand out to me."
Tracy Johnson, Partner, SRJ Walker Wayland
"Definitely Dext has given us a return on investment. We're quite comfortable with where we position Dext as a firm as a pricing model within our company to our clients. We never have any kickback from the clients. And ultimately, if a client was to question how much Dext is going to cost, I always flip it back and say, "Well, how much is that value worth in time?"
Alistair Wallace, Founder, BKB Accountants
“We've been in business over 15 years, and most of that time we've been using Dext. I roll it out now as part of my stack for all my clients, and it would be the cheapest employee I have because it automates everything for me.”
Jane Noller, Founder, Jane L Noller & Co.
"Dext is an easy return on investment. For the cost it takes to run, the time it saves pays for itself."
Jonathan Carr, Co-Founder, Gravitate Accounting
"Dext is still the premium product out there. It has more features. I’ve looked at other products, but they’re lacking in ability. Dext is the longest in the market, too, and they continue to enhance their products – they build more features, so they stand out to me."
Tracy Johnson, Partner, SRJ Walker Wayland
"Definitely Dext has given us a return on investment. We're quite comfortable with where we position Dext as a firm as a pricing model within our company to our clients. We never have any kickback from the clients. And ultimately, if a client was to question how much Dext is going to cost, I always flip it back and say, "Well, how much is that value worth in time?"
Alistair Wallace, Founder, BKB Accountants
Cost only tells part of the story. A personalised ROI demo shows how much time, capacity, and profit Dext could unlock using your firm’s real numbers.
The ROI consultation uses your firm’s real inputs—such as client volume, transaction counts, team structure, and charge-out rates—to estimate time saved, capacity unlocked, and potential profit impact. It’s based on real usage patterns from firms already using Dext.
The model is built using real data from thousands of accounting and bookkeeping firms using Dext. Your consultation then applies those benchmarks to your firm’s numbers to create a tailored ROI view.
ROI varies depending on adoption and efficiency. Firms that embed Dext consistently tend to see greater returns by converting time saved into billable or recoverable work. The consultation helps show where your firm sits and what’s realistic.
Yes. The biggest gains come when Dext is used consistently across clients and workflows. The ROI consultation shows how different adoption levels—from baseline to high efficiency—impact return.
Yes. The ROI consultation is completely free and comes with no obligation. It’s designed to help you understand whether Dext makes financial sense for your firm.
Typically 20–30 minutes. You’ll walk through your numbers with a Dext specialist and leave with a clear view of potential time, capacity, and profitability gains.
Not necessarily. The ROI consultation focuses on value and impact first. If it makes sense, a product demo or free trial can follow—but only after ROI is clear.
That’s common. The ROI consultation accounts for your current setup and shows where Dext may add incremental value, rather than assuming a blank slate.
Nothing complex. A general sense of your client numbers, workflows, and team structure is enough. The session is designed to be practical and conversational.
Yes. The ROI model scales across firm sizes. The consultation adapts to your client mix, pricing model, and growth goals.