How to Negotiate ClickUp Pricing
Proven tactics to save 15-30% on your contract
ClickUp pricing starts at $0 and goes up to $12 per user/month. Most teams pay around $7/user/month for the features they need.
ClickUp pricing is highly negotiable. Most companies that negotiate save 15-30% off list price. For a $2,100/year contract, that's $420–$630 in savings.
Negotiation Tactics
Negotiate at Quarter/Year End
Sales reps have quotas. End of quarter (March, June, September, December) is when they're most motivated to close deals and offer discounts.
Commit to Multi-Year
A 2-3 year commitment gives you significant leverage. ClickUp prefers predictable revenue and will discount for longer contracts.
Get Competitive Quotes
Get quotes from 2-3 alternatives before negotiating. Real competitive pressure leads to real discounts.
Ask for Free Months
Instead of a discount, ask for 1-2 free months added to your contract. Easier for sales reps to approve and effectively the same savings.
Bundle Add-ons
Buy multiple products together for bundle pricing. Individual add-ons are expensive; bundled packages are often discounted heavily.
Lock in Current Pricing
Ask for price protection language that prevents increases during your contract term. Vendors often raise prices annually.
Negotiate Support Separately
Premium support is a high-margin item. Negotiate it separately from license costs, or ask for it included free for the first year.
Start with a Pilot
Start with fewer users/seats and negotiate pilot pricing. Use successful pilot results as leverage for better pricing when you expand.
Best Times to Negotiate
Pro tip: The last week of each quarter has the best discounts. Sales teams are most motivated to close deals right before quotas reset.
Common Mistakes
- Accepting the first price offered
- Negotiating without competitive quotes
- Revealing your budget too early
- Signing at the beginning of a quarter
- Forgetting to negotiate renewal terms upfront
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is ClickUp pricing negotiable?
Yes, ClickUp pricing is highly negotiable, especially for deals over 10 users or $10,000 annually. Most companies that negotiate save 15-30% off list price.
02 When is the best time to negotiate with ClickUp?
End of quarter (March, June, September, December) and especially end of fiscal year. Sales reps are motivated to hit quotas and more willing to offer discounts to close deals.
03 What discounts can I expect from ClickUp?
Typical discounts range from 10-30% depending on deal size, commitment length, and timing. Multi-year commitments typically get 15-25% off. Larger deployments (50+ users) often get 20-30% off.
04 Should I use a procurement team or negotiate directly?
For deals over $50K annually, consider involving procurement or a buying group. They have experience negotiating software contracts and may get better terms. For smaller deals, negotiating directly works well.
05 What if ClickUp says the price is non-negotiable?
This is often a starting position. Ask to speak with a manager, mention you're evaluating competitors, or wait until quarter-end. If truly non-negotiable, negotiate on other terms like payment terms, support, or contract length.
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