Engagement models

Three ways to put us on your side.

Every engagement is buyer side and independent. Choose the model that fits the work, from a fixed fee project to an ongoing retainer to a success fee paid only on verified savings.

35%
average Adobe cost reduction achieved for clients
400+
Adobe negotiations and reviews delivered by the team
No fee
unless we save you money on optimization work
20+
years combined enterprise software negotiation experience
Pricing

Pick the model that fits

No retainer is required to start. Many clients begin with a single project and move to a retainer once the first renewal lands.

Project
$25,000
fixed fee, from
  • Defined scope and defined price
  • Negotiation, audit defense, contract review or benchmarking
  • Full strategy, benchmarks and redlines
  • You know the cost before we start
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Advisory retainer
$6,000
per month, from
  • Ongoing access for renewals and true ups
  • On call for any Adobe question or quote
  • Continuous benchmark and usage watch
  • Best for teams managing Adobe year round
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Success fee
No savings
no fee
  • For license optimization work
  • A share of the verified savings we find
  • If we do not cut your cost there is no fee
  • Our incentive and yours point the same way
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How to choose

Match the model to the moment

i

A renewal is coming

Start with a fixed fee negotiation project. Defined scope, defined price, a clear outcome.

Project
ii

Adobe is everywhere

If you manage Adobe across the year, a retainer keeps an expert on call for every quote and true up.

Retainer
iii

You suspect shelfware

For optimization, the success fee means we are paid only when we cut your cost.

Success fee
iv

Not sure yet

Book a review. We tell you which model fits before any commitment.

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Advisors and a client planning an engagement at a table
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Find the model that fits your deal.

Book a Negotiation Review. We read your Adobe situation and recommend the engagement model that gets you the most leverage for the least cost.

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