How much does a human SDR cost per year?
A full-time SDR costs $50,000–$80,000 in base salary, plus ~40% for taxes, benefits, tools, and recruiting amortization. Fully-loaded cost typically runs $70,000–$115,000 per SDR per year.
What is the ROI of an AI SDR?
Replacing a $65,000 SDR with Velmora at $299/month produces roughly 19x ROI. The AI works 24/7, never churns, and costs a fraction of one human hire.
How many emails can Velmora send vs. a human?
Human SDRs typically send 1,000–2,000 emails/month. Velmora handles research and personalized drafting at whatever volume your prospect list allows — no productivity variance.
What hidden costs are in the "fully-loaded" estimate?
Employer payroll taxes (7.65%), health insurance (~$700/mo), recruiting fees (15–25% first-year salary), 3–6 month ramp time, management overhead, and sales tools. These add 35–55% above base salary.
Is Velmora per-email or flat monthly?
Flat $299/month. No per-email fees, no seat licenses, no usage overages. One line item on your credit card statement, regardless of volume.
Does this calculator account for AI reply rate?
We use your current human reply rate as the baseline — Velmora's personalization engine typically matches or exceeds human rates. The cost savings exist regardless of reply rate.