Number of Seats/Users: Gekko 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 Gekko 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 Gekko. Gekko reserves discounts for new customers or those not currently under promotional pricing.

Volume or Usage Commitment: Gekko 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 Gekko. Such companies are often in a position to negotiate for better pricing.

Early Renewal or Prepayment: Gekko 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 Gekko performs very well for solo entrepreneurs and small businesses who want a low-cost, low-friction finance stack.

Overall sentiment
– Average rating from Spendbase clients: between 4.5–5.0 out of 5
– Most feedback is strongly positive, with clients planning to stay on Gekko long term or upgrade from free to paid as they grow

Key strengths our clients highlight
– Cost & value
– Free plan is a major draw and still seen as “good enough” for serious use
– Paid tiers are considered once activity scales, which keeps total SaaS spend low

• Ease of use & time savings
• Simple invoicing and quote-to-invoice flow
• Quick VAT (BTW) return preparation
• Easy hours tracking (including timer)
• Integrated trip and receipt registration, especially via mobile apps

• Clear financial overviews per client, project, and period

• Features that stand out

• Automatic iDeal payment links (with some use as a workaround for card payments)
• Reminders for deadlines
• Bank connection for some banks and CSV import where direct links are missing

Main pain points and gaps
Our internal data shows that Spendbase clients most often mention:
– Missing or incomplete bank connections (Rabobank, ASN in particular)
– Desire for:
– More integrations (multiple webshops, WooCommerce-like links)
– An open API
– More advanced balance sheet / profit & loss options
– UX/UI wishes:
– Cleaner trips registration
– Less Gekko branding / more white‑label options on quotes
– Ability to merge customers
– Not having to create a project for every client just to invoice

Fit by company size
– Excellent fit: freelancers, ZZP’ers, early-stage founders
– Less ideal: larger companies needing deeper accounting and complex reporting

From a Spendbase discount perspective, Gekko is a strong pick when the goal is to minimize bookkeeping spend and admin time, especially in the early stages of a business.