Asked and got the crazy reply below. I mean, firstly people usually don't object to a price increase of a few % but 450% is completely insane.
Secondly all we get for the massive increase is "live chat with tech support" and the chance to pay yet MORE money for pay as you fast track support.
Other than that, the 450% increase is going ... where exactly? "new services and exciting features" which will no doubt cost us yet more money.
WHMCS was always a good choice with sensible pricing but evidently someone wants a new boat/house/ferrari and would like us to pay for it.
Shame when a trusted software supplier gets greedy
and PS. the ability to online chat tech support IS NOT an exciting new service or software feature, and "always here to help" well, a 450% increase isn't helpful as I'm sure you'd agree if your water/electric/internet bill suddenly went up 450%.
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My apologies for any inconveniences. We do understand that no one likes a price change. I assure you we do have exciting plans for the future and this pricing change will help us to deliver it.
Reviewing you current active client count, you would be upgraded to our Business 5000 tier. This will allow you to manage up to 5000 active clients for $174.95 per month. This upgrade to our new Business tiers would also include access to live chat with technical support, and fast track support (providing a 1 hour response on a pay-per-incident basis).
These are just some of the exciting new services and software features this pricing change will help us to deliver, taking effect 1st of July. With each release, we deliver more features and flexibility to you. The WHMCS platform powers your business and it is achieved through a constant drive to improve and deliver new and improved functionality, your investment, and our commitment to your future.
Please let me know if I can assist you with any further questions or concerns. We are always here to help!"