Compare SaaS to Other Business Models

Use this handy chart to compare SaaS to other choices you could make to meet your needs.

Triple Tree Source Software as a Service
Type of relationship & what is being delivered? Service model with applications created and designed for Internet delivery and hosting by the provider
 
What is being provided? Hosted software with services
 
Where is solution provided? Internet application service delivered and accessible over a standard Web browser
 
What is the nature of the client relationship? Client rents or leases the use of the software application with hosting services all performed by the technology/services provider
 
What is the type of expenditure for the client? Pay-as-you-go, recurring operating expense; can be multi-year arrangement
 
What are the components of the expenditure incurred by the client? Upfront professional services deployment

Periodic payments including subscription, data hosting, support, etc. all lumped into one payment
 
What is the level of flexibility? Application configurability but limited customization
 

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