DS—114Planning instruments
Sheet 09 / 10Planning toolsbefore youcommit.
01Estimates, stated as estimates02Cheaper than finding out laterLightweight estimators for leaders making software decisions around cost, scope, reliability, integrations, data, and AI readiness.
DS—115Instrument index
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SaaS Cost Calculator
Estimate the build and operating cost of a SaaS platform.
Cost
02ROI Calculator
Compare custom software investment against recurring SaaS licensing.
Cost
03API Cost Estimator
Estimate AI and API usage cost from expected request volume.
AIUsage
04Project Scope Estimator
Frame timeline and effort before a formal proposal.
Scope
05Tech Stack Recommender
Reason about stack choices from constraints, not trends.
Architecture
06Database Size Calculator
Estimate storage needs and growth pressure.
Data
07AI Readiness Assessment
Evaluate whether data, workflows, and review loops are ready for AI.
AI
DS—120Next move
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