Acronyms Dictionary
SaaS
Definition
Software as a Service. A licensing and delivery model for centrally hosted software.
Deep Dive
SaaS is a software distribution model where a third-party provider hosts applications and makes them available to customers over the internet. This eliminates the need for organizations to install and run applications on their own computers.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1Using Salesforce for CRM or Slack for communication (both classic SaaS examples)
- 2Paying a monthly subscription fee for access to hmu.ai's workforce of agents
- 3The "SaaS Revolution" allowing small startups to access enterprise-grade software tools
Related Terms
SubscriptionCloud ComputingMRR