AuditBoard

AuditBoard's CrossComply Essentials starts at $32,831 annually, while SOXHUB Professional costs $48,204—47% higher. Negotiate by highlighting discounts on Professional tiers during multi-year commitments, achieving 14-22% savings compared to Essentials.

The Test Environment add-on typically costs $5,150 annually. Negotiate during initial purchases, renewals, or product expansions to potentially secure up to 70% off. Buyers who negotiate early save 35% compared to later additions.

Annual contracts achieve 8-13% discounts, while 24-month commitments can unlock 14-17%. Target 10-12% discounts for 12-month, 15-17% for 24-month, and 18-22% for 36-month contracts, leveraging your commitment to lower overall costs.

Choose Professional when companies have 2+ compliance staff spending significant hours on SOX documentation, justifying the $15,373 annual premium with a potential 3:1 ROI. Negotiate Professional pricing for $38,000-42,000 annually.

Negotiate bundling discounts when combining modules. Companies combining 2-3 modules often achieve 15-25% better pricing. Start with your largest anticipated module as an anchor to negotiate better rates on add-ons.

Common hidden costs can inflate investments by 20-35%. Key areas include implementation services ($15,000-45,000), support upgrades, and data migration. Bundle these during negotiations for better rates and request fixed cost clauses.