What’s the Real ROI of ShowUp?

Let's start with a simple question:

What is silence costing your team?

When employees hesitate to speak up…
When meetings feel flat…
When the same voices dominate every discussion…

The impact isn't just cultural. It's financial.

When silence becomes the norm, the cost shows up everywhere,  in decisions made without full context, in people who quietly disengage, and in ideas that never got heard.

ShowUp was designed to drive open, anonymous pulse surveys that lead to smarter decisions and stronger teams. But let's break down what that actually means in terms of ROI.

1. Retention: The Biggest Return

When people don't feel heard, they disengage. And when disengagement grows, they leave.

Replacing one employee can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

ShowUp starts at $30/month; that includes 5 hosts and moderators, with additional users at just $6/month.

Put that in perspective:

• The average cost of replacing one employee is 50–200% of their annual salary
• One disengaged team member can quietly cost thousands in lost productivity
• One bad decision made without full team input can cost far more than a year of ShowUp

For the price of a few team lunches a month, you get a platform that surfaces what your team is actually thinking before small frustrations become big problems.

The cost of losing one employee far exceeds the cost of listening to all of them.

2. Better Decisions, Faster

How many decisions are made without full input?

When employees fear judgment, they hold back important ideas. That leads to:

• Missed risks
• Missed innovation
• Rework later

ShowUp creates a safe, anonymous space where people can contribute honestly.

The result?

• Smarter decisions
• Fewer blind spots
• Faster alignment

And that saves time — which saves money.

3. Meetings That Actually Work

Let's be honest. Meetings are expensive.

A 10-person meeting at an average salary of $60k costs roughly $50 in wages per hour. Now ask yourself:

• Did everyone participate?
• Did you hear dissenting opinions?
• Did quiet team members contribute?

Low engagement during meetings is one of the most common, and costly, challenges teams face.

With ShowUp, participants can:

• Share anonymous comments
• React in real time
• Contribute asynchronously if needed

Meetings become interactive. Conversations become more honest. Outcomes improve. That's ROI in action.

4. Innovation Comes From Safety

Innovation doesn't happen in silence. It happens when people feel safe enough to challenge ideas and suggest better ones.

ShowUp supports psychological safety by removing fear of judgment and encouraging open dialogue. Research consistently shows that teams with high psychological safety outperform those without it, not just culturally, but in measurable business outcomes.

When people feel safe:

• Creativity increases
• Ownership grows
• Collaboration strengthens

And high-performing teams are built on that foundation.

So… What's the Return?

For roughly the cost of a few coffees per employee each month, you gain:

• Higher retention
• Better decisions
• More productive meetings
• Stronger team alignment

The real question isn't: "Can we afford ShowUp?"

It's: "Can we afford to keep operating without honest feedback?"

You can't fix what people won't say out loud.

At Dovico, we've spent 33 years helping teams work with greater clarity, and ShowUp is built on everything we've learned about what makes teams thrive.

Experience the ROI Yourself

The best way to measure the return? Try it.

Start your 30-day free trial of ShowUp and see what changes when every voice has a safe space to speak.

About Dovico

Founded in 1993, Dovico has spent 33 years helping teams manage projects, track time, and work with greater clarity, while staying firmly people-first. Visit ShowUp or contact us.