Free Invoice Chase Cost Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate the time and labor cost of manually following up on unpaid invoices across a month or a year.
Why this page exists
Estimate how much time and admin cost manual invoice chasing creates each month.
Built for real invoice workflows
If the chasing cost is already visible, InvoiceAgent can help replace the repetitive follow-up with scheduled reminders and a clearer queue.
Monthly hours
2.4 hrs
8 invoices x 18 mins
Monthly cost
$144.00
Estimated admin cost
Annual hours
28.8 hrs
Time spent chasing
Annual cost
$1,728.00
12 month estimate
How to use it
Enter how many invoices typically need follow-up each month.
Add the average minutes you spend chasing each invoice.
Use your hourly rate or internal admin cost to estimate the monthly and annual cost.
Why it helps
Quantifies the hidden cost of manual collections work.
Useful when deciding whether reminder automation is worth implementing.
Helps small teams explain the ROI of a calmer billing workflow.
From free tool to live invoice workflow.
Once your numbers and dates look right, InvoiceAgent can create the scheduled invoice, generate the PDF, send reminder emails, and dispatch it with live FX conversion at send time.
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