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

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

Early Renewal or Prepayment: TopNotepad 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 TopNotepad is seen as a simple, practical tool that works well for freelancers and small businesses, especially around invoicing, VAT, and basic accounting.

From what Spendbase clients tell us, the strongest points are:

• Very easy invoice creation and personalization (logos, clean templates)
• Simple VAT handling: automatic VAT calculations, VAT forms and reports
• Clear expense tracking and basic accounting that feels “non‑jargony”
• Helpful for organizing all invoices, bills, and notes in one place
• Generally affordable and cost‑effective for small teams

Typical positive themes our data highlights:

• Simplicity & usability
  Many clients say they can create invoices in minutes and understand the flows without deep accounting knowledge (though a few note that some basic accounting literacy still helps).

• Productivity gains
  Departments and solo users report time saved on recording expenses, tracking unpaid invoices, and getting quick tax/VAT views.

• Feature coverage for the price
  PDF downloads, email sending, reminders, PayPal integration, and basic reports are often mentioned as “enough to run the business” without paying for heavier tools like QuickBooks or Zoho.

At the same time, there are recurring friction points:

• Onboarding & navigation
• Initial learning curve and “a bit confusing” interface for some

• Not enough documentation, FAQs, or full guides

• Platform & usability gaps

• Requests for desktop and native mobile (especially iOS/iPad) apps

• Minor UX gaps like not being able to remove a bank account, or having to type bilingual descriptions manually

• Feature requests

• Recurring invoices and auto‑reconciliation
• More integrations for leads management
• Direct VAT return filing, not just liability calculation

From a Spendbase discount perspective, the pattern is clear: most Spendbase clients feel they get strong value for money, but a subset would like either a lower price or more advanced features at the same price point. That usually gives us good room to negotiate better terms or push for feature-based concessions when we work with vendors like TopNotepad on your behalf.