Number of Seats/Users: Tessa DAM offers discounts based on the number of users or seats. A higher volume typically leads to a better discount structure, especially for enterprise-level usage.

Commitment to a Long-Term Contract: Discounts are often provided to companies that commit to using the service for a longer period (e.g., 1-year or 3-year contracts). A longer commitment shows Tessa DAM that the company is serious and willing to invest in the platform long-term.

No Active Discounts: Companies that are not already receiving other active discounts may have a better chance of qualifying for additional discounts from Tessa DAM. Tessa DAM reserves discounts for new customers or those not currently under promotional pricing.

Volume or Usage Commitment: Tessa DAM offers discounts if you agree to a minimum amount of usage or transaction volume. This could be based on data storage, transactions, or other metrics tied to how much you will use the platform.

Enterprise-Level Negotiation: Companies that qualify as “enterprise” due to their size or complexity (e.g., having large teams, multiple departments, or geographical presence) may be eligible for additional discounts from Tessa DAM. Such companies are often in a position to negotiate for better pricing.

Early Renewal or Prepayment: Tessa DAM often offers discounts if you renew early or prepay for the entire contract period. This is a common approach to securing a lower price.

Here at Spendbase our internal data shows that Tessa DAM is performing very strongly for Spendbase clients, especially those in manufacturing and retail who need tight control over product-related media.

Key value themes we see:

• Time savings and process clarity
• Spendbase clients repeatedly highlight:
  • Faster approval and release workflows
  • Clear editing processes
  • No more “where is the latest file?” confusion

• This directly reduces time wasted on searching and rework, which translates into lower soft costs.

• Strong collaboration and access control

• Tessa DAM is praised for:
  • Making coordination between product managers, designers, and external partners smoother
  • Reliable rights and role management, so only the right people can change or publish assets

• Our internal data shows that this reduces errors and limits costly mispublishing of outdated media.

• Product-centric DAM, especially with Akeneo

• A standout point: integration with Akeneo PIM.
• Spendbase clients note:
  • Real-time sync between Tessa and Akeneo
  • Ability to work from the system they prefer (e.g., designers in Tessa/Adobe, product managers in Akeneo)

• This lowers the “tool friction” costs and training overhead.

• Flexibility in deployment and ecosystem fit

• SaaS, on-premise, and private cloud options help match existing IT and budget constraints.
• Integrations with CDN, Adobe, and others make it easier to avoid expensive custom development.

Main pain points our data highlights:

• Interface learning curve
• Some Spendbase clients find the UI “a bit technical,” especially for non-technical users.
• However, this is often offset by:
  • Responsive support from the Tessa team
  • Willingness to adjust and help configure workflows quickly

From a Spendbase discount and cost-optimization lens:

• Tessa DAM tends to deliver:
• High ROI when:
  • Asset chaos is currently a real issue
  • Multiple teams (design, product, marketing) share media
• Additional savings when used as the dedicated DAM for Akeneo, replacing patchwork tools or manual processes.

In short, our internal data shows that Tessa DAM is a strong fit for product-focused companies who want a serious DAM, tight PIM integration, and are ready to invest a bit in onboarding to unlock long-term efficiency gains.