Technical Debt Cost Calculator

Quantifies technical debt costs, reveals hidden maintenance burdens, and supports smarter prioritization for sustainable software growth.

Team Information

10 devs
$120,000

Debt Factors

15%

Time spent on fixes vs new features

20%

Drag caused by complexity and legacy code

10%

Manual deployments, downtime, and waste

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FAQ’s

What does the Technical Debt Cost Calculator measure?

It estimates the annual hidden cost of technical debt, including slowed development, higher bug rates, and infrastructure inefficiencies.

What inputs are needed to generate accurate cost estimates?

Bug rate, development velocity loss, and infrastructure inefficiencies are used to calculate the hidden cost of tech debt.

Can this calculator help prioritize modernization or refactoring efforts?

Yes. It shows which areas of tech debt are most costly, guiding targeted modernization or pod-based remediation.

How often should technical debt be assessed using this calculator?

Quarterly or before major releases to track accumulation, plan refactoring, and prevent hidden costs from escalating.

Can it help predict the impact of tech debt on product launches?

Yes. It estimates how accumulated debt can delay releases, affect quality, and reduce revenue opportunities.