Platform Science

How to reduce the cost of a Platform Science 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:

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 Platform Science

 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 Platform Science 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 Platform Science

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

https://www.platformscience.com/contact

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 Platform Science

 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.

Switch to Alternative for Platform Science

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

Here are four alternatives to Platform Science along with their descriptions and website links:

1. Samsara: Samsara is a platform that offers fleet management solutions for transportation and logistics companies. It provides features such as real-time GPS tracking, route optimization, vehicle diagnostics, driver safety monitoring, and compliance management. Samsara aims to help businesses improve fleet efficiency, safety, and compliance.
2. KeepTruckin: KeepTruckin is a fleet management platform that offers solutions for trucking companies, including electronic logging devices (ELDs), GPS tracking, dispatch management, and vehicle diagnostics. KeepTruckin aims to help fleets streamline operations, improve safety, and comply with regulations.
3. Geotab: Geotab is a telematics platform that provides fleet management solutions for businesses of all sizes. It offers features such as GPS tracking, driver behavior monitoring, fuel management, and vehicle maintenance tracking. Geotab aims to help businesses optimize fleet operations, reduce costs, and improve safety.
4. Teletrac Navman: Teletrac Navman is a fleet management platform that offers solutions for tracking, compliance, and safety. It provides features such as GPS tracking, electronic logging, route optimization, and driver behavior monitoring. Teletrac Navman aims to help businesses increase efficiency, reduce risk, and improve regulatory compliance.

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.