Hire or buy?
Will you use it enough to own it?
Compare hire with purchase and per-use upkeep, then see the break-even point.
Have readyPurchase price, hire cost and realistic planned uses.
You getA direct-cost comparison.
Open hire or buy?Make the next decision clearer.
Five practical tools for equipment and wearable purchases. Choose the question you are working through; no signup is required.
Work through the numbers
Three-year cost planner
What will it cost after day one?
Include purchase, installation, electricity and maintenance in the same estimate.
Have readyYour quote, electricity tariff, consumption estimate and upkeep budget.
You getA total and cost per use, with a CSV download.
Open three-year cost plannerSupplier quote comparison
Are the offers really comparable?
Put written offers side by side and keep excluded or unknown costs visible.
Have readyTwo quoted prices; add names, exclusions and running costs when known.
You getA comparison you can download or print.
Open supplier quote comparisonTake a checklist with you
Wearable buying worksheet
Which device fits your week?
Compare two watches or rings on fit, phone compatibility, subscriptions and data controls.
Have readyTwo model names and their official specifications and terms.
You getA blank worksheet to print or save as PDF.
Open wearable buying worksheetBefore-you-buy checklist
What still needs an answer?
Check the equipment, installation, price and terms before paying a deposit.
Have readyThe exact model, your site details and any supplier quote.
You getA printable checklist for your supplier conversation.
Open before-you-buy checklistKeep the assumptions with the result.
The calculators compare costs, not health outcomes or product suitability. Replace example amounts with your own figures and try a lower-use scenario before making a decision.
Your figures are calculated in the browser and are not sent to suppliers. Use the download or print option where available to keep a result. Worksheets are blank planning aids, not online applications.
Still deciding what to investigate? Start with the buying guide.