IT managers and procurement professionals know that investing in hardware is just the beginning. While capital expenditures (CAPEX) are often the focus of budget planning, it is the hidden operating costs and administrative overhead that put a long-term strain on your bottom line and your team’s capacity. In an agile infrastructure, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is the only metric that really matters.
Our IT leasing calculator shows you the potential savings you can achieve by leasing IT equipment through Lendis compared to a traditional purchase. Compare the actual total costs over the entire lifecycle of your assets.
Total Cost of Ownership encompasses all direct and indirect costs—from procurement through rollout and operation to end-of-life management. While purchasing ties up significant capital and incurs depreciation expenses, leasing allows for precise calculations based on operating expenses (OPEX) and reduces the burden on your balance sheet.
Need a more in-depth analysis? In our comprehensive guide on TCO, you’ll learn how to identify and eliminate hidden cost drivers in your IT infrastructure.
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Our rent vs. buy calculator not only analyzes the pure purchase price, but also takes into account many other factors that play a role in operation. The result is an individually calculated cost comparison that shows how big your financial advantage can be by renting based on your required equipment.
1. costs for the hardware
The calculator determines the costs incurred for the purchase of the selected hardware alone and compares the typical purchase prices with the corresponding rental costs. Also included are:
2. time savings for entries and exits
Procurement, logistics, returns and storage often involve more effort than you might think. Our calculation takes into account the time required per employee and shows how much staff time and costs you can save by automating processes with Lendis.
3. repair and damage costs
Damage occurs in everyday life, whether through use or transportation. The calculator includes damage rates and average repair costs and takes into account that 90% of these costs are covered by Lendis.
4. remarketing & residual value
Purchased devices quickly lose value. Our analysis calculates realistic residual values when selling (e.g. offboarding) and shows how you can benefit from professional remarketing in the rental model.
5. capital commitment & financing effect
When you buy, capital is tied up for the long term. Our calculation shows how much financial leeway you gain if you can invest the capital elsewhere by switching from CapEx to OpEx.
6 CO₂ compensation & sustainability
Lendis thinks about the environment: the model calculates the carbon footprint of your equipment and compares how much CO₂ we offset for you.
💡 Good to know:
The amount of your savings depends directly on your specifications, such as the number of employees, usage time, device costs and service costs. Every company is different. That's why the calculator provides customized results, not blanket statements.
