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

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

Early Renewal or Prepayment: Stova 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 Stova (Aventri / etouches / MeetingPlay / eventcore) is seen as a powerful, full‑service event platform, but with a noticeable learning curve and cost sensitivity.

From what our Spendbase clients tell us, the main strengths are:

• Very strong registration and attendee management
• Flexible configuration for complex events (multiple categories, sessions, ticket types)
• Solid reporting, dashboards and RSVP tracking
• Integrated tools: email campaigns, surveys, basic websites, badge printing, mobile app
• Consistently praised live support via phone, chat and email

Typical positive outcomes our clients report:

• Faster event setup once templates are built
• One “source of truth” for registrations, payments, refunds, and attendance
• Time saved on manual email campaigns and list building
• Professional on-site experience with badges and check‑in
• Ability to handle large conferences, hybrid and international events

At the same time, there are clear friction points that matter when negotiating or rightsizing licenses:

Main product pain points:
– Interface and website builder feel dated or clunky in places
– Steep onboarding for new teams; some say they rely heavily on support
– Advanced features (conditional logic, complex workflows, eSelect, eSurvey) can be confusing or incomplete
– Some modules, like surveys and website design, lag behind specialist tools
– Limited planner-facing mobile access for editing events on the go

Cost and packaging concerns (where Spendbase typically finds savings):
– Platform can be expensive compared to simpler tools
– Key features (certain integrations, on-site services, add‑on modules) sometimes sold as paid extras
– Occasions where clients paid for functions that then required manual workarounds
– Separate or high charges for deeper training and professional services

In short, Stova tends to be a great fit for organizations running medium to large, complex events that can take advantage of the full feature set. For smaller or simpler programs, or teams sensitive to training and add‑on costs, there is often room to:

• Remove underused modules
• Push for more favorable bundling of add‑ons (on-site, integrations, training)
• Renegotiate contract length and minimums based on real utilization

If you share your current Stova contract structure and module usage, we can usually identify specific areas where our clients have already secured meaningful discounts or better terms.