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

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

Early Renewal or Prepayment: Make An Event 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 Make An Event is performing very strongly for teams that need an all‑in‑one, configurable event platform, especially in education and large event settings.

From what Spendbase clients share with us, a few themes stand out:

1. Strengths that consistently come up

• High configurability and personalization
• Flexible ticketing setup (pricing, formats, and branding)
• Ability to add photos and videos to enrich event pages

• Good fit for large events, fairs, and trade shows where customization matters

• Ease of use and intuitive UX

• Clients describe the platform as simple to navigate for both staff and attendees
• Works well in high‑traffic situations like open days and info sessions

• Search and filtering help participants quickly find relevant sessions or contacts

• Support and responsiveness

• The vendor’s team is noted as highly available and quick to respond
• Feature requests and specific needs tend to receive attention in short time frames
• This reduces risk and overhead for teams rolling out the tool under tight deadlines

2. Pain points and trade‑offs

Our internal data shows that the platform is not perfect, with a few recurring friction points:

• Image handling
• Adapting and resizing photos is seen as clunky

• This slows down page design for more visually demanding events

• In‑person vs digital expectations

• Some Spendbase clients still see digital tools as a complement, not a full replacement, for face‑to‑face guidance
• The platform works best when paired with on‑site staff for complex or high‑touch experiences

3. Fit for Spendbase clients from a cost/benefit lens

From a discount and optimization perspective, Make An Event tends to deliver the most value when:

• You run recurring events (open days, conferences, fairs) where configurability pays off over time
• You need centralized management of registration, ticketing, and information discovery
• Your team can tolerate minor UX issues around media handling in exchange for strong support and flexibility

In short, our internal data shows that Spendbase clients see Make An Event as a highly capable, intuitive platform with strong support, where the main improvement area is smoother media and design workflows.