Apple

Apple innovates with iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and more, along with services like iCloud, Apple Music, and the App Store.

How to reduce the cost of a Apple subscription

 i – Tricks are what we like to call direct ways to reduce your subscription costs.

• We haven’t found any current tricks to reduce your subscription  

Additional reduction ways to try to reduce subscription costs:

Optimize User Licenses 

Audit user licenses and remove inactive users. Consider permission sets to grant specific functionalities instead of assigning full licenses for basic needs.

Data Storage Management

Archive old data. Utilize data validation rules to prevent unnecessary data entry that consumes storage

Process Automation: Utilize workflow and approval processes to automate manual tasks, reducing the need for additional licenses.

How to implement a Workaround to reduce subscription for Apple

 i – A workaround is using another tool to reduce your subscription.

• We haven’t found any current workarounds to reduce your subscription  

Additional workarounds to try to reduce subscription costs:

Integrations with Free/Freemium Tools

Explore free or freemium tools like Zapier to automate tasks that might require additional licenses (e.g., basic data cleansing). Consider integrating with freemium tools like Slack for internal team usage

How to reduce Apple via bundling

 i – Use one tool to get a discount on another tool.

• We haven’t found any current bundles to reduce your subscription

Additional bundling options to try to reduce subscription costs:

Pairing/Bundling for Discounts

Partner Programs: Check if your company qualifies for partner discounts through partnerships with other software providers (e.g., some cloud storage services offer discounts with Salesforce).

Negotiate with Support. Customer support details of Apple

 i – Speak with the Apple support team and ask for a discount.

https://support.apple.com/?cid=gn-ols-home-hp-tab

Discuss Usage Patterns: Contact support and discuss your current usage patterns. They might offer discounts based on your specific needs and historical data.

Negotiate Renewal Rates: Before your subscription renews, negotiate renewal rates with support. Loyalty and commitment to the platform can sometimes lead to better pricing.

Use this for help: Customer support list or google

How to switch to subscription type for Apple

 i – Switching to a longer-term contract or changing subscription type is a good way to save.

• We haven’t found any current subscription types to reduce your subscription

Annual Subscriptions

Switching to annual subscriptions often comes with a discount compared to monthly billing.

Reduce Inactive Users

Regularly review user activity and remove inactive user licenses to free up costs.

Switch to Alternative for Apple

 i – Here is a list of similar products that are similar you can switch to for savings.

• Samsung Electronics: Samsung Electronics is a global technology company known for its wide range of products, including smartphones (Galaxy series), tablets, smartwatches (Galaxy Watch), laptops, and home appliances. They also offer software services like Samsung Pay and Galaxy Store.

  Website: Samsung Electronics

• Google: Google is a multinational technology company offering products such as the Pixel smartphones, Pixelbook laptops, Nest smart home devices, and the Google Home series. They provide software services like Google Drive, Google Play, and Google Photos.

  Website: Google

• Microsoft: Microsoft is a leading technology company that manufactures the Surface line of laptops and tablets, Xbox gaming consoles, and accessories. They offer software services including Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Store.

  Website: Microsoft

• Huawei Technologies: Huawei Technologies is a global provider of telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics. They offer smartphones (Huawei Mate and P series), tablets, laptops, wearables (Huawei Watch), and software services like Huawei AppGallery and Huawei Cloud.

  Website: Huawei Technologies

Open-Source Solutions: Depending on your needs, explore open-source solutions that might offer similar functionalities at a lower cost. When searching try “Opensource for x” to find applicable tools.