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

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

Early Renewal or Prepayment: BrainStorm 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 BrainStorm is widely appreciated among clients for driving higher software adoption and making team training much smoother. Most Spendbase clients report that BrainStorm stands out with its easy-to-use interface and exceptional customer service. These are the top themes and insights that we’ve gathered:

What Spendbase clients love the most:

– Smooth onboarding: Many clients found that onboarding with BrainStorm made software transitions (especially to Microsoft 365) far less stressful, thanks to ready-made, step-by-step video tutorials.
– Diverse Training Content: Clients mention access to a large library of micro-learning videos covering all Microsoft products, plus other popular software tools.
– Gamification Benefits: A lot of our clients noticed that BrainStorm’s built-in gamification motivates users to engage in training, leading to better tech adoption across departments.
– Customization and Reporting: The ability to track user analytics and customize content for different teams is seen as a significant advantage.
– Integration with other Tools: Microsoft Teams integration is considered a huge plus, making it easy for staff to get training directly in their workflow.

Key Pros Identified:

– Video-based, bite-sized lessons that employees can access at any time.
– Easy deployment and administration, especially for IT and HR teams.
– Proactive approach to target “dark users” — those who hold licenses but haven’t logged in yet.
– Multilingual support for video captions, making it accessible for global teams.
– Responsive and supportive staff, especially during the initial setup.

Areas for Improvement:

– Several clients wish the interface was more intuitive, especially when building or customizing training paths.
– Some clients would appreciate even deeper, more technical topics and content outside the Microsoft universe.
– There are occasional comments about the need for more robust content management or the ability to import external trainings (like SCORM or LinkedIn Learning content).
– A couple of clients found that non-video resources like PDF guides lack multi-language support.
– For large organizations, some want more engagement tools and live events for real-time interaction.

Summary
Spendbase clients see BrainStorm as a valuable asset for speeding up software rollouts, saving time for both managers and users, and reducing support tickets. If your organization is looking for a learning platform that goes beyond the basics, is highly supportive, and easy to integrate — BrainStorm scores very high on the must-have list. And don’t forget, we can help you land great discounts on solutions like this!