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Smokeball costs $49 to $179 per per user per month as of May 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

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+70% above list price
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Smokeball true cost runs 70% above the listed $49-$179/per user per month price as of May 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$45,390 in year-one costs vs the $26,700 base license. Key hidden costs: mid-contract price increases. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Mid-Contract Price Increases

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Users report significant price increases at renewal time, with one firm experiencing a 250% price increase when their subscription came up for renewal. Multiple users cite unexpected pricing changes as a reason for considering switching providers.

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Agreed- we are about to change from Smokeball to another program because they are increasing pricing by 250%.

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Smokeball. My subscription is up soon and they are jacking up the pricing. I will likely stay with Smokeball, but will strongly consider switching at my next renewal period.

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $89 × 12) $26,700/yr
Mid-Contract Price Increases +150-250% of current license costs
Estimated Year 1 Total ~$45,390
That's roughly 1.7× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Smokeball?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Mid-Contract Price Increases (150-250% of current license costs). Total ownership typically runs 70% higher than the listed price.

02 Does Smokeball charge for implementation?

Implementation costs for Smokeball vary by deployment size and customization. Contact the vendor or check our sourced hidden-cost breakdown above for verified figures.

03 How much does Smokeball support cost?

Premium support pricing for Smokeball depends on your tier and contract terms. See the sourced cost breakdown above for any verified figures we have.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Smokeball?

Overage and storage policies for Smokeball depend on tier limits. Check the sourced cost breakdown above for verified data.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Smokeball?

Add-on pricing for Smokeball varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.

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