ROI Methodology

What is GitAuto's Value?

• Measurable: Reduced lead time, increased deployment frequency, shorter Failed Deployment Recovery Time (these align with DORA metrics).
• Monetary: Time saved per PR converted to cost savings, based on the number of PRs GitAuto generates.
• Intangible: Improved engineer satisfaction, reduced burnout, and better performance metrics for Engineering Managers and DevOps leads.

The Formula

Separate qualitative and quantitative values for accurate ROI calculation:

• Qualitative: Gather feedback via surveys or interviews.
• Quantitative: Focus on measurable values that can be converted to monetary terms.

The number of PRs cancels out. ROI depends only on how much time (and money) each PR saves compared to the $2-$8 cost per PR.

How GitAuto Saves Time

Adding tests to a file isn't just writing code. The full cycle for each file includes:

1. Detecting which files lack coverage from your coverage reports
2. Finding existing test patterns in your repo
3. Opening a pull request
4. Writing or updating test files with proper mocks, fixtures, and assertions
5. Running CI and monitoring results
6. Fixing test failures, linter errors, and type checker warnings
7. Addressing review comments from humans and bots
8. Syncing the PR branch when other PRs get merged
9. Merging automatically when conditions are met, or you merge manually

Even with AI coding tools, this full cycle typically takes ~2 hours per file. GitAuto handles the entire workflow autonomously - and can run on a daily schedule, continuously improving your coverage without any manual effort.

How GitAuto Saves Money

1. Calculate your team's average hourly rate: For full-time teams, use a reasonable benchmark. For contractors, use your typical rates. Rough estimates work.
2. Multiply by hours saved per PR: Hours saved = ~2 hours (full cycle with AI coding tools) - negligible GitAuto time. Cost saved per PR = hourly rate x 2 hours.

Example: California

Savings per PR = 2h x $72 = $144. ROI = $144 / $2-$8 = 18x-72x. Monthly savings = 50 PRs x ($144 - $2-$8) = $6,800-$7,100.

Example: India

Savings per PR = 2h x $11 = $22. ROI = $22 / $2-$8 = 2.8x-11x. Monthly savings = 50 PRs x ($22 - $2-$8) = $700-$1,000.

Even compared to India's competitive rates, GitAuto provides compelling ROI.