Calculate the ROI Dext delivers
for your firm
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.
Here's how the ROI calculator works
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.
Watch this short video to see how Dext's ROI calculator works.
See how different levels of efficiency change your firm’s ROI
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.
- Level 1 - Baseline effiency
- Level 2 - Mid efficiency
- Level 3 - High efficiency
This is often where firms are using only a limited set of available features.
At this level, Dext delivers some time savings, but much of its broader efficiency potential isn’t yet realised. The calculator highlights a common early-stage scenario for many firms: gains are visible, but ROI remains modest when feature adoption is narrow and workflows are not fully embedded across the practice.
This is where many firms have their “aha” moment.
With broader feature adoption, time savings start to translate into measurable financial return. Additional capacity can be reinvested into chargeable work or other business initiatives, providing a clear and tangible benefit to the firm.
This is where Dext outperforms manual processes and cheaper alternatives.
When Dext is fully embedded into day-to-day workflows, efficiency gains compound. Processing time drops significantly, more capacity is created, and a higher proportion of saved hours can be converted into billable value.
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL
“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
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How Dext drives ROI for your firm
- Productivity
- Deployment
- Efficiency
Turn admin time into billable client work
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.
Start seeing ROI in weeks, not months
With guided onboarding and hands-on support, most firms see measurable time savings within their first month. Our team works alongside yours to ensure fast implementation and long-term value as your firm grows.
Reduce processing time and increase margins
Dext cuts manual processing time by up to 30%, helping your firm increase recoverability and bill more efficiently so more of your time turns into revenue.
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FAQs
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.