Labels or Screens? Do the Math.
Compare the 5-year total cost of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) versus traditional paper price tags. Factor in labor, errors, and compliance.
Paper Labels
Initial Costs
Recurring Costs
Stock + Ink
Walk, find, replace
Tags matching register
Year 1 Total
$--
5-Year Total
$--
Electronic Shelf Labels
Initial Costs
Recurring Costs
Year 1 Total
$--
5-Year Total
$--
📊 5-Year Comparison Results
Break-Even Point
-- months
When digital pays for itself
5-Year Savings
$--
With digital vs static
Annual Savings
$--
After break-even
Labor Hours Saved
Per year across all stores
💡 Hidden Costs You Might Miss
Labor at Scale
Paper: -- hours/year on tag changes. ESL: Push-button updates.
Pricing Errors
Paper averages 3% error rate. Customer complaints + FTC fines can cost thousands.
Missed Markdowns
Paper delays mean slower inventory clearance. ESL enables dynamic pricing.
Promo Agility
Paper: days to change storewide. ESL: seconds across all stores.