ROI Models
ROI Models with Molnify: Automate and Communicate Your Value
Showing a clear return on investment is one of the best ways to build trust and close deals — but messy spreadsheets and manual ROI calculations often get in the way. With Molnify, you can build dynamic ROI models that automate the math, handle your ROI analysis in seconds, and look great when you share them with clients. No more copy-paste headaches — just smart, interactive tools that turn any ROI formula into a clear, compelling story.
What is an ROI model?
An ROI model is a simple way to show the return on investment (ROI) of your product, project, or service. It combines costs, expected benefits, and key assumptions into an easy-to-understand calculation that helps you prove value to stakeholders and clients.
A good ROI model goes beyond a basic ROI calculation formula — it turns your numbers into a clear story that supports better decisions and stronger deals. Instead of wrestling with static spreadsheets, teams can build ROI models that are flexible, accurate, and easy to update when assumptions change.
A typical ROI model includes:
- Estimated costs
- Expected returns or savings
- Key assumptions
- Payback period
- ROI calculation & summary
Why ROI Models (and Calculators) Matter
A simple ROI calculator is a great starting point — it helps you turn benefits into concrete numbers fast. But an ROI model takes it further by helping you communicate value in a way that builds trust and supports better decisions.
Here’s why a good ROI model is so useful:
- Quantifies value: Converts benefits into clear, credible numbers.
- Builds trust: Shows the potential return, so customers feel confident investing.
- Facilitates decisions: Makes it easy for buyers (especially in B2B) to justify the purchase internally.
- Customizable: Can be tailored for each customer’s situation — way more flexible than a static calculator.
- Highlights long-term value: Goes beyond quick wins to show lasting impact.
A clear ROI analysis helps teams justify decisions and close deals faster.
Common challenges
Building and sharing ROI models sounds simple — but for most teams, it’s not. Here are some common challenges businesses run into:
- Messy spreadsheets: Traditional ROI calculations usually live in complex Excel files. They’re hard to manage and easy to break – especially through constant use and manual inputs.
- Manual updates: Changing assumptions or inputs means endless back-and-forth edits, version control headaches, and wasted time.
- Hard to share: Static spreadsheets are clunky to share with prospects and often confusing for stakeholders who aren’t Excel-savvy.
- Risk of errors: One wrong formula can undermine trust — and make your ROI pitch look unreliable.
Altogether, these challenges make it harder to show your value clearly — and can slow down deals you should be closing faster.
Why upgrade your Excel-based ROI to a Molnify app?
If you’re still building ROI models in spreadsheets, you’re not alone — but you’re also working harder than you need to. Molnify turns static Excel ROI calculations into smart, interactive web apps that work beautifully anywhere and make your value story shine.
Here’s why teams make the switch:
- Device friendly: Access your ROI app on any device — smartphone, tablet, or computer — with a smooth experience Excel can’t match on the go.
- Professional look: A branded ROI app with your logo and colors looks far more polished than a static spreadsheet.
- Engaging and interactive: Use sliders, dropdowns, or inputs to explore scenarios live — boosting understanding and buy-in.
- Easy sharing and collaboration: Share your ROI model with a simple link — no file attachments or version mix-ups.
- Data integrity: Keep your data safe, centralized, and always up to date. Changes are published instantly for everyone.
- Automate the math: No more broken formulas or hidden errors — your ROI calculations stay accurate every time.
Upgrading to a Molnify ROI app means you spend less time wrestling with spreadsheets — and more time closing deals with a clear, compelling ROI story.
Example ROI Model
Seeing is believing. Here’s a real ROI model built with Molnify for a fictive company that uses our app to show the clear financial impact of their solutions.
Use the interactive sliders and inputs to test different scenarios and see how costs, savings, and ROI change instantly — no spreadsheets, no copy-paste, just clear numbers your clients can trust.
Want your own ROI model that works just like this? We’ll help you turn your static spreadsheets into smart, shareable apps in no time.
FAQ
How do I calculate ROI in Excel?
You can calculate ROI in Excel using a simple formula: (Net Profit ÷ Cost) × 100%. Many businesses start with an Excel ROI model — but Molnify helps you move beyond static spreadsheets with dynamic, shareable ROI apps.
What’s the difference between an ROI calculator and an ROI model?
An ROI calculator helps you run a quick ROI calculation. An ROI model goes beyond a simple ROI calculation — it’s a structured tool that combines your costs, benefits, assumptions, and scenarios to show the expected return on investment clearly. Molnify makes it easy to build and share interactive ROI models without code.
Can I build an ROI model in Excel?
Yes — but managing ROI models in Excel often means messy formulas, version control issues, and limited flexibility. With Molnify, you can turn that static spreadsheet into a dynamic web app that’s easy to update, use, and share.
Who uses ROI models?
Sales teams, marketers, consultants, and finance professionals all use ROI models to show the value of their solutions, justify purchases, and speed up decisions — especially for B2B sales.
Let’s Make Your ROI Clearer
Ready to turn static ROI spreadsheets into smart, shareable models? Get in touch with us at Molnify today — and start showing your value effortlessly!