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Free IT Planning Tools and Calculators

Choose a calculator or policy builder. Each tool explains what goes into the result so you can bring a useful starting point to your team or an IT provider.

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IT budgeting

Managed IT cost calculator

Estimate a monthly budget using your staff count, industry, systems and support needs.

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IT budgeting

Windows 11 upgrade cost calculator

Budget for eligible and replacement PCs, software, application testing and rollout.

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Recovery planning

Microsoft 365 backup cost calculator

Compare per-user and storage-based backup costs, with management on a separate line.

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Recovery planning

Downtime and recovery calculator

Estimate revenue at risk and staff time lost during an outage. Compare recovery targets.

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AI adoption

AI ROI calculator

Estimate hours released, monthly cost and break-even using the time and costs for one workflow.

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AI adoption

AI policy generator

Choose approved tools, data rules and review steps. Download an editable draft for your team.

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