Demonstrating quotes from competitors can substantiate requests for price reductions or better terms. Share specific details about offers from rivals to reinforce your position during negotiations.
Navigating discussions around implementation fees can yield financial relief. Request to have these fees waived especially if you are transitioning from another product to Ramp.
Advocating for month-to-month terms can be a critical strategy when the software does not yield the ROI expected. Push for flexible terms to assess the software's performance while keeping financial commitments low.
Highlight any anticipated growth in active user licenses as leverage for negotiating tiered pricing structures that benefit your organization as you scale.
Reducing the scope of your contract can directly correlate with lowering overall costs. If your organization predicts lower usage or is scaling back, leverage this to request a corresponding reduction in pricing.
Considerations when buying Ramp
OwnershipPrivate
Fiscal year endDecember 31
Best months to buyJanuary, March, September
Payment TermsMonthly, Annual
Upgrades/downgradesYes, Ramp offers both upgrades and downgrades for its services, making it easy for users to adjust their resources as their needs change.
Redline thresholdRedline threshold estimate is $150k.
What real buyers recommend in the negotiation process
Company with 201-1000 employeesThis month
Ramp will waive their implementation fees as part of a new purchase if pressed.
Company with 201-1000 employeesThis month
Ramp has begun including a platform fee within their annual agreements in addition to the cost per license.
Company with 201-1000 employeesThis quarter
Ramp offer discount 24 month term in exchange for a December signature and marketing/ logo use.
Company with 201-1000 employeesThis quarter
We were able to secure competitive pricing through Ramp by mentioning competition and a tight budget.
Company with 201-1000 employeesThis quarter
Ramp Business is frequently proposed for $12pupm, but can be obtained for $10 or $11 in exchange for quick signature
Company with 201-1000 employeesThis year
We were able to save over 40% on our purchase by leveraging Brex as competition and an early signature.
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
We were able to negotiate a payment plan for Ramp in order to trial the product. We are only paying 50% upfront and will be charged the rest on our anniversary date. We also received a 40% discount for a new purchase.
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Join thousands of forward-thinking businesses using Ramp to control spend, save time, and automate busywork.