[Make vs Buy Calculator]
Compare In-House Manufacturing Against Outsourcing
Enter your production volume, in-house costs, and vendor pricing to see which option is cheaper. Includes break-even volume and per-unit cost breakdown.
Cost Inputs
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Cost Comparison
Total Make Cost
$165,000
Total Buy Cost
$195,000
Make Cost / Unit
$16.00
Buy Cost / Unit
$19.50
Decision Summary
Break-Even Volume
1,429 units / yr
Annual Savings
$30,000
Total Cost
Make In-House$165,000
Buy from Vendor$195,000
Make in-house. Building these parts yourself costs $30,000 less per year (15.4% cheaper than buying).
How Make vs Buy Works
Total Make = (Material + Labor + Overhead) × Volume + Setup
Make Cost
Material + Labor + Overhead
per unit, plus setup / tooling
Buy Cost
Purchase + Shipping + Inspection
per unit, no setup
Break-Even
Setup Cost
Buy/Unit − Make/Unit
[Make Better Decisions]
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