How is SaaS Different?

Get ahead without getting locked in

The SaaS business model and underlying technologies differ from those of traditional software vendors and products in several ways.

• No Vendor Lock-in
  Because SaaS applications are subscription based, customers can always choose not to renew if they’re dissatisfied, making providers more accountable.
• No Large Up-Front Investment
  With SaaS applications, customers avoid the large initial investment in an IT infrastructure and the day-to-day responsibility of maintaining that infrastructure.
• No Maintenance Headaches
  SaaS customers all share the same provider infrastructure, which centralizes administration and updates. Plus, integration is simpler because there’s no need to support several platforms and multiple versions.
• No Steep Learning Curve
  SaaS applications use a familiar Internet interface, so customers expect the ease of use and constant innovation of the consumer Web, helping to drive adoption.
• No Outdated Solutions
  SaaS applications are innovating at a rapid rate because developers are focused on what’s next rather than on maintaining numerous versions of old code. SaaS vendors use the same technology architecture as the best consumer Web: companies like eBay, Google, and Yahoo!, which enables the same levels of continuous innovation.