Your starting point
For leaders preparing an investment or checking the assumptions behind a proposal.
A subscription may be only one part of the cost. Data preparation, connections, testing, training, human review and maintenance can influence the decision. Their importance varies with each scope.
How to move forward
Describe the scope
Specify users, volumes, systems and expected quality. Separate essential needs from options that can wait until a later stage.
Compare the full cost
Separate initial work from recurring expenses. Review usage assumptions, licences, support, changes and the time your team will need to contribute.
Test the assumptions
Build scenarios with adjustable volumes and adoption levels. Define what a pilot needs to observe before a larger investment is considered.
Agree before starting
- Visible, adjustable assumptions.
- A distinction between launch and running costs.
- An estimate linked to a concrete scope.
Your questions
Can a price be given before scoping?
A figure without context would offer little value. An initial conversation clarifies the need and identifies the information required for a suitable estimate.
Is the simulator a quotation?
No. It explores assumptions entered by the user. Results support a discussion and are neither a price commitment nor a promise of savings.
Why include review time?
Because an output may need checking or correction. That work is part of real operation and should be included in any comparison.