We'll Negotiate Your Software Contracts
Enterprise negotiation tactics. SMB-friendly pricing. No savings = no fee.
The Problem: Software Vendors Have All the Data
Enterprise software pricing is intentionally opaque. Vendors know what everyone pays. You only know your quote—and it's probably 20-30% higher than it needs to be.
Companies like Vendr and Tropic solve this for enterprises, but they charge $10K-$22K/year and require $250K+ in software spend.
CostBench brings the same capability to SMBs. We have the pricing data. We know the tactics. And we charge only when we save you money.
Traditional Options
- Vendr/Tropic $10K-$22K/year
- Min. Software Spend $250K+
- Setup Time Weeks
CostBench
- Cost 20% of savings
- Min. Software Spend Any amount
- Setup Time 5 minutes
How It Works
Submit Your Contract
Share your current pricing, renewal date, and any quotes you've received. Takes 5 minutes.
We Analyze & Strategize
We compare your pricing to our database of 951+ products, identify leverage points, and build a negotiation plan.
You Approve the Approach
Review our strategy and talking points. You stay in control—we don't contact the vendor without your approval.
We Negotiate
We handle all vendor communication: emails, calls, and back-and-forth. You're copied on everything.
You Save
When we secure a discount, you pay our fee from the savings. If we don't save you money, you pay nothing.
Simple, Fair Pricing
Choose the model that works best for you. Both options include the same service.
Success-Based
You only pay if we save you money. We're confident we will.
- No upfront cost
- Zero risk
- Aligned incentives
- You keep 100% savings after year 1
Flat Fee
Best for larger contracts where savings will be substantial.
- $299 for contracts <$25K/year
- $499 for contracts $25K-$100K/year
- Keep 100% of all savings
- Refund if no discount achieved
For contracts over $100K/year, contact us for custom pricing.
Why Use CostBench Negotiation
No Upfront Cost
Success-based pricing means you only pay when we deliver savings. Zero risk.
Data-Driven Leverage
We have pricing data from 951+ products. We know what others pay—and use it.
Save Your Time
Negotiations take 3-4 weeks of back-and-forth. We handle it all.
Keep the Relationship
We're the "bad cop" so you stay the friendly customer. No awkwardness.
Enterprise Tactics
The same playbook $50K procurement consultants use. SMB-friendly pricing.
Guaranteed Results
No savings = no fee. Our 85%+ success rate backs this up.
Get Your Free Savings Estimate
Tell us about your contract. We'll analyze it and let you know how much we can likely save you. No commitment, no pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How does the negotiation service work?
You submit your contract details (vendor, current pricing, renewal date). We analyze the deal against our pricing database, develop a negotiation strategy, and handle all vendor communications. You review and approve our approach before we contact the vendor. When we secure savings, you pay a percentage of what we saved you.
02 What do you charge for negotiation?
We offer two pricing models: (1) Success-based: 20% of the first year savings—you only pay if we save you money. (2) Flat fee: $299 for contracts under $25K/year or $499 for contracts $25K-$100K. No hidden fees, and you keep all savings after the first year.
03 What if you can't get any discount?
If we're unable to secure any discount or savings on your contract, you owe nothing. We're confident in our ability to save you money—our success rate is over 85%, with average savings of 22%.
04 How long does the negotiation process take?
Most negotiations complete within 2-4 weeks, though timing-sensitive deals (quarter-end) can close faster. We work on your timeline, especially for upcoming renewals. The earlier you engage us, the more leverage we have.
05 What vendors do you negotiate with?
We negotiate with any B2B software vendor—SaaS, on-premise, cloud infrastructure. Our database covers 951+ products, but we can negotiate contracts for vendors not in our system too. If you're paying for business software, we can help.
06 Will this damage my relationship with the vendor?
No. Professional negotiation is expected in enterprise software. We use collaborative tactics (not adversarial) and position ourselves as procurement consultants helping you optimize spend. Vendors deal with professional negotiators regularly.
07 What information do you need from me?
To get started, we need: the vendor name, your current pricing or quote, contract renewal date, team size/usage, and any relevant context (budget constraints, alternatives considered). We can work from a quote email or existing contract.
08 Do you handle new purchases or just renewals?
Both. We negotiate new purchases (often easier to get discounts) and renewals (where vendors have more to lose). Different tactics apply to each, and we optimize our approach based on your situation.
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