In your negotiations with AutogenAI, leverage competing products by communicating their offerings and pricing in comparison to what you're being quoted. If another supplier has offered lower costs or greater value, highlight this to push for reductions or additional features in your contract.
If your anticipated usage of AutogenAI increases, emphasize this growth during negotiations to secure more favorable pricing per user. Position this as a necessity to ensure the supplier understands that your expanding needs should be met with economies of scale.
If AutogenAI has introduced new security features or modifications in their service that would impact your contract, argue that these enhancements should not come at an additional cost. Cite that similar suppliers include such enhancements without charging more, pressing for discounted or waived fees for upgrades.
Negotiate to have any auto-renewal clauses removed from your agreement, allowing for greater flexibility in future negotiations. Cite internal requirements from your finance or legal departments that demand this adjustment as a condition for finalizing the contract.
As part of your negotiations, request that any overage fees be waived, especially if you anticipate increased usage or if past agreements did not mention these charges. This tactic leverages your growing usage and positions you as a long-term partner by emphasizing the importance of avoiding surprise fees.
Offer to act as a reference or participate in a case study in exchange for better pricing or terms. This value-add enhances your bargaining position by suggesting that you would bring additional marketing value to AutogenAI, which they should reciprocate with favorable contract terms.