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Fishbowl costs $50 to $729 per user/month as of March 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

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+70% above list price

Fishbowl true cost runs 70% above the listed $50-$729/user/month price as of March 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$218,790 in year-one costs vs the $128,700 base license. Key hidden costs: support and training costs, ongoing maintenance fees. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Support and Training Costs

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While basic support is included with Fishbowl subscriptions, initial implementation may require training services. Historical perpetual license models included separate support and training fees on top of the license cost.

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Fishbowl typically starts around $4,395 for a one time license fee with additional costs for support and training. There may also be ongoing maintenance fees.

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Ongoing Maintenance Fees

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Perpetual license models historically included separate annual maintenance agreements beyond the initial license purchase. Current subscription pricing includes maintenance.

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Fishbowl typically starts around $4,395 for a one time license fee with additional costs for support and training. There may also be ongoing maintenance fees.

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $429 × 12) $128,700/yr
Support and Training Costs +$500-$2,000
Ongoing Maintenance Fees +15-20% of license costs
Estimated Year 1 Total ~$218,790
That's roughly 1.7× the advertised license price. The median Fishbowl contract is $5,004/yr across Vendr purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Fishbowl?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Support and Training Costs ($500-$2,000); Ongoing Maintenance Fees (15-20% of license costs). Total ownership typically runs 70% higher than the listed price.

02 Does Fishbowl charge for implementation?

Fishbowl doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Fishbowl support cost?

Perpetual license models historically included separate annual maintenance agreements beyond the initial license purchase. Current subscription pricing includes maintenance. Estimated impact: 15-20% of license costs.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Fishbowl?

Most Fishbowl plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Fishbowl?

Many features marketed as part of Fishbowl are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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