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

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

Early Renewal or Prepayment: EKIALIS Pilot 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 EKIALIS Pilot (often used together with EKIALIS Explore) scores very well with Spendbase clients who want structure, visibility, and cost control in one place.

Overall sentiment
– Strong satisfaction with functionality and ease of use
– High perceived value when the tool is well-configured from the start
– Seen as a solid alternative to stitching together multiple tools

What Spendbase clients like most
– Simple interface
– Useful, “real-life” features rather than gimmicks
– Strong fit for organizations that need to track both projects and recurring operations

Most praised capabilities
– Project portfolio tracking
– Recurring task management
– Resource and capacity planning
– Budget and cost monitoring
– Global asset visibility when combined with EKIALIS Explore

Typical benefits we see in cost and efficiency
– Better capacity planning: fewer overstaffed / understaffed situations
– More predictable budgets thanks to centralized monitoring
– Reduced shadow IT and tool sprawl when Pilot + Explore are used together
– Easier reporting to management, saving time on manual consolidation

Key themes our clients highlight
– “Simplicité d’utilisation” (ease of use) is a recurring comment
– “Fonctionnalités intéressantes” — features match real operational needs
– Very flexible product, but it requires thoughtful initial design of processes and structure

Main challenges and cautions
– High flexibility means:
– You need to invest time in building a good model (projects, assets, processes)
– Governance and internal rules are important to avoid clutter
– Some teams need onboarding support to define the right setup from day one

How Spendbase usually positions discounts and optimization here
– We focus on:
– Matching license volumes and modules (Pilot vs Explore vs bundle) to actual usage
– Avoiding overbuying by aligning features with team maturity
– Planning phased rollouts so you don’t pay full price while still in pilot mode

In short, our internal data shows that EKIALIS Pilot works best for organizations ready to think through their structure once, then enjoy clear visibility, better budgeting, and more controlled software spend over time.