About Submission Time Calculator
The Submission Time Calculator by SubmitSaaS is a free interactive tool designed for founders and marketers to measure the real-world time investment and opportunity cost of manual directory listings. By adjusting variables such as total directories, minutes per form, research time, profile preparation, and your hourly financial value, the calculator builds an accurate breakdown of your DIY schedule.
It estimates manual hours, total calendar weeks required, and the literal value of active time saved to help you decide whether to execute a manual submission push or outsource the campaign to a dedicated submission service.
What Submission Time Calculator does
Submission Time Calculator helps users estimate how long manual directory submissions will take. It compares the time and effort required for DIY submissions against using a done-for-you directory submission service. Users enter campaign sizes and details to receive tailored time estimates, helping them make informed decisions about their submission strategy.
Users input the number of directories they want to target and average time per submission. The calculator then provides estimates for preparation time, research, form filling, and follow-up tasks. It calculates total hours required for various campaign sizes and offers insights into whether using an automated service would save time and effort.
This tool is geared towards SaaS founders and businesses looking to enhance their online presence through directory submissions. It addresses the needs of those who are weighing the labor of manual submissions against the benefits of automation, providing clear time and cost comparisons.
Based on submitsaas.com, read on Sep 16, 2026.
Key features
- Calculate submission time
- Compare DIY and automated submissions