Number of Seats/Users: Perimeter 81 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 Perimeter 81 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 Perimeter 81. Perimeter 81 reserves discounts for new customers or those not currently under promotional pricing.

Volume or Usage Commitment: Perimeter 81 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 Perimeter 81. Such companies are often in a position to negotiate for better pricing.

Early Renewal or Prepayment: Perimeter 81 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 Perimeter 81 is generally seen as a high-value, low-friction security tool, especially for distributed teams and frequent travelers.

From what Spendbase clients tell us, the strongest positives cluster around:

• Ease of use & adoption
• “Extremely easy to navigate” apps on desktop and mobile
• Fast connection, usually in seconds

• Simple onboarding and remote access even for non‑technical staff

• Business value & fit for remote work

• Smooth access from hotels, cafes, multiple countries
• Helps secure sales teams on the road and fully-remote companies

• Good match for HIPAA-like compliance needs in healthcare scenarios

• Architecture & coverage

• Modern Zero Trust approach, works well without tight coupling to AD
• Global PoPs and multiple locations available

• Supports Windows, macOS, Linux (even if Linux sometimes needs manual config)

• Support & management

• Consistently praised support experience
• Easy cloud setup without on‑prem hardware
• Straightforward management for admins, less helpdesk load

At the same time, our internal data shows several recurring friction points that are worth factoring into renewal and discount negotiations:

• Stability & performance
• Occasional:
  • Disconnections and crashes
  • Slowdowns or lag, especially right after install or during heavy use
  • Long connection times in some cases

• In a few cases, users had to disable VPN temporarily to keep meetings stable

• User experience quirks

• Auto-connect not always reliable; people forget to reconnect
• Sign‑in confusion (browser-based login, autofill issues)

• Copy/paste of passwords to remote sessions not always working

• Security & visibility for more advanced teams

• Some Spendbase clients feel it lacks:
  • Deeper logging
  • Strong traffic views
  • IPS/IDS capabilities
• These are often cited as reasons to consider complementary tools or negotiate pricing.

From a Spendbase discount perspective, this mix suggests a product that delivers strong perceived value on usability and remote security, but with enough recurring stability and visibility complaints to justify pushing for better terms, especially for larger or globally distributed teams.