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

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

Early Renewal or Prepayment: Aqilla 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 Aqilla is generally seen as a strong, modern finance solution for mid-sized and larger organisations, with a few clear patterns in feedback from Spendbase clients.

Overall sentiment
Spendbase clients typically highlight Aqilla as:

• Easy to adopt for finance teams used to traditional accounting tools
• Secure and reliable for handling sensitive financial data
• Flexible enough to support multi-entity and multi-currency operations

Key strengths our clients talk about:

1. Ease of use and workflow
   – Intuitive interface for day‑to‑day tasks like sales and purchase invoices
   – Smooth document‑centric workflows that reduce manual data entry
   – Strong fit for distributed teams working in the cloud

2. Functional depth
   – Robust General, Sales, and Purchase Ledger functionality
   – Helpful modules such as cash matching, inventory control, and expenses
   – Good support for multi-currency and cross-border operations

3. Security and compliance
   – High trust in access control and data security
   – Comfort using it for sensitive financial and identity-related processes

4. Implementation & scalability
   – Works well as companies grow or add entities
   – Integrates reasonably with other business systems (where configured properly)

Most frequent pain points our clients mention:

• Occasional data capture / document reading errors, especially with less standard documents
• Some complexity in advanced configuration and reporting that may require extra training
• Periodic concerns about response times for support during busy periods
• Pricing that can feel on the higher side without optimisation of user counts and modules

From a Spendbase discount perspective, our internal data shows three clear savings levers:

1. Licences and user tiers
   – Many clients pay for more users than are actively using the system
2. Module rationalisation
   – Some pay for modules they barely touch (for example, inventory or timesheets)
3. Contract structure
   – Multi‑year agreements and aligned renewal dates across entities usually unlock better terms

In short, Spendbase clients see Aqilla as a powerful, secure cloud accounting platform with strong ledger and workflow capabilities. When we step in to optimise licences and contracts, we can often keep all the functionality finance teams like, while trimming unused modules and seats to reduce total spend.