How it works
Contribution = (monthly revenue − monthly cost) × months. Balance = contribution − upfront investment. ROI = balance ÷ upfront investment.
Validation and launch
App localization ROI calculator
Compare hypothetical incremental revenue from a new market with upfront translation and monthly support and operating costs.
- ROI over horizon
- 260%
- Incremental balance
- $13,000.00
- Upfront payback months
- 3.33
Incremental revenue is a scenario, not proven demand. Include acquisition and translation maintenance in entered costs.
Worked example
Revenue of 2,000/month, costs of 500/month and translation of 5,000 over 12 months give a 13,000 balance and 260% ROI.
Assumptions and limits
Incremental revenue is a scenario, not proven demand. Include acquisition and translation maintenance in entered costs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the app localization roi calculator?
Compare hypothetical incremental revenue from a new market with upfront translation and monthly support and operating costs.
Can I combine different currencies?
No. Convert all values to one currency first; the currency selection does not perform FX conversion.
Do I need an account and are my inputs uploaded?
No account is required. Calculations run in your browser. Entered numbers and text are not included in tool analytics events; only the tool ID, language, and action are recorded.
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