What is Red Hat?

Red Hat is a leading open-source software company that provides enterprise solutions for cloud computing, Linux, storage, middleware, and mobile technologies. Their software helps businesses innovate and scale efficiently, leveraging the power of open-source communities. Red Hat's solutions are designed to enhance operational efficiency, security, and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for enterprises worldwide.

How much does Red Hat software cost?

Based on Vendr’s internal transaction data for Red Hat, the minimum price varies based on a company's specific needs. The maximum price for Red Hat software is around $1,125,000. Our data reveals that the average cost for Red Hat software is about $135,000 annually.

Red Hat Product Descriptions

Atomic

Atomic is a secure, personalized, in-app customer engagement platform that allows businesses to send actionable messages through their mobile or web apps. It is designed to drive targeted, highly personalized experiences, facilitating customer engagement strategies within digital channels where customers spend over 80% of their time.

Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes

Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes offers enterprise solutions for cloud computing, Linux, storage, middleware, and mobile technologies, enabling businesses to manage their Kubernetes clusters efficiently.

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform provides open-source software products to enterprises, helping them automate IT processes and improve operational efficiency.

Other products include Red Hat Directory Server, Red Hat Fuse, Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, Red Hat Platform, Red Hat Quay, Red Hat Satellite Server Entitlement, and Red Hat Virtualization.

Vendr community insights for Red Hat

Here are some recent insights from our community regarding Red Hat:

• "RedHat increased their prices this year which equates to a ~10% increase for all contracts. We were able to secure a flat renewal by renewing early before the new price book went live on April 1st, 2024."
• "We were able to secure a 33% discount through mentioning budget constraints."

How can I get a percentage off list price for Red Hat?

Vendr customers typically achieve an average savings of around 9% or about $3,650 off the list price for Red Hat software. By leveraging Vendr's expertise and extensive data, customers often secure a lower price than what is listed on Red Hat's official website.

How does Vendr help me get the lowest price on Red Hat?

Vendr uses insights from more than 10 unique purchasers and over 25 completed deals to help users get the lowest price on Red Hat software. Here’s how Vendr achieves this:

• Quick Sales Process Signatures: Speeding up the process to gain favorable terms.
• End-of-Quarter Signatures: Timing purchases to benefit from sales targets.
• Expected Growth: Anticipating future needs to negotiate better terms.
• Economies of Scale: Leveraging bulk purchasing power.
• Multi-Year Commitments: Securing lower rates through longer commitments.
• Case Study References: Offering to provide case studies in exchange for better pricing.

Vendr can assist you in achieving similar savings. Create a free Vendr account to explore these benefits.

What's the best way for me to get the lowest price for Red Hat on my own?

Vendr's Premium Intelligence provides deeper community insights, pricing benchmarks, contract analysis, stack savings review, and SaaS experts on demand to empower your procurement team. Here’s how:

• Pricing Benchmarks: Compare your pricing against industry standards.
• Community Insights: Access real-world experiences and strategies from other users.
• Stack Savings Review: Optimize your software stack for cost efficiency.
• Contract Analysis: Get expert reviews of your contracts to identify savings opportunities.
• SaaS Experts on Demand: Consult with experts to navigate complex purchasing decisions.

Why do Department Heads prefer purchasing Red Hat through Vendr?

Vendr eliminates unnecessary sales calls, outdated channel partners, and long sales cycles. This translates into:

• Elimination of Unnecessary Sales Demos: Streamlined decision-making.
• Faster Access to Software: Quick and efficient procurement processes.
• Budget Ownership: Clear and controlled spending.
• Accelerated Time-to-Value: Faster implementation and ROI.
• Adherence to Company Policy: Ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.

This allows department heads to maximize software ROI and maintain strong relationships with their finance and procurement teams.