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

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

Early Renewal or Prepayment: GetCost 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 GetCost is especially valuable for small trade and construction businesses that want to save admin time and get paid faster, without a heavy learning curve or big software spend.

From what Spendbase clients share with us, the strongest points are:

• Fast creation and sending of:
• Estimates and quotes
• Invoices
• Simple job proposals that look professional
• Very simple navigation – most teams can use it with little to no training
• Ability to work from both phone and computer, on-site or in the office
• Clear overview of:
• Unpaid invoices
• Yearly reports and basic planning
• Helpful extras:
• QuickBooks transfer
• Online card payments (when enabled)
• Searchable materials database
• Job history and portfolio-style info

Clients often highlight that this directly reduces time spent on admin, shortens quote-to-cash cycles, and makes the business look more professional to end customers. That’s where we usually see the biggest “discount in effort and time” compared to manual spreadsheets or paper.

At the same time, our internal feedback also points to several friction points:

• Estimating and inventory
• Job estimate categories feel too narrow or cumbersome for some trades
• Pre-populated inventory is not always wanted or trusted

• Some users want clearer separation of materials vs labor in estimates

• Workflow & usability

• Time sheet, reports and work orders are perceived as harder to use
• Filtering reports and transactions is not intuitive on mobile
• Contact management can feel clunky

• Occasional learning curve on Chromebook or specific devices

• Reliability & integrations

• Card payment (Stripe) sometimes not working as expected
• Invoices/estimates occasionally not going through, with no clear notification
• Desire for tighter calendar integration (e.g., Google Calendar)

From a Spendbase savings standpoint, GetCost tends to deliver the highest value when:

• The main need is fast, professional estimates/invoices
• The team is small but mobile (on-site work, field teams)
• Advanced scheduling and complex reporting are “nice to have,” not critical

In those scenarios, the time savings and faster payments often outweigh the product’s current limitations, effectively acting as a meaningful “discount” on both admin workload and cash-collection delays.