SaaStr

JUNE 29, 2023

As buyers grapple with expanding technology, higher prices, and a need for efficiency, SaaS companies need to deliver what their audience is looking for to win in the market. Many net-new purchases are for data security, compliance, risk management, and AI-powered tools. Why are SaaS Prices Increasing? weakest link.

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User Pilot

MAY 27, 2025

We covered everything from features to pricing, along with insights from real users. WalkMe Mobile is most suited for large enterprises and compliance-heavy industries. Youll have to rely on manual translations and exports (which takes time) or use third-party integrations for AI-driven localization. Curious about WalkMe Mobile?

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SaaStr

AUGUST 21, 2024

May Habib, CEO and Co-Founder @ Writer.ai May Habib, CEO and Co-Founder @ Writer.ai May Habib, CEO and Co-Founder @ Writer.ai May Habib, CEO and Co-Founder @ Writer.ai

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 29, 2025

In an era when executives are bombarded with tech buzzwords, it’s vital to focus on real-world AI uses that deliver business impact. This vivid idea captures AIs potential to act as assistants and insights machines, boosting efficiency and innovation. Executives also leverage generative AI for idea generation and reporting.

Artificial Intelligence 59

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Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Couple takeaways for me: 2024 is shaping up to be the “prototype to production” year for AI. There were also quite a few questions around cost and compliance. And on the latter - there will be more guardrails and structure in place to appease some of the compliance questions. Time will tell if they can execute!

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AWS Cloud AI Search Cost optimization & reporting 299

SaaStr

OCTOBER 15, 2020

No AI solution will understand your brand tone better than your marketing team, and you’d be taking a huge leap of faith if you let bots write your code. Your office manager doesn’t have time to seek out the best prices on office supplies—let alone make new purchases every week. 5 Purchasing.

Business 331

Business Marketplace as a Service AI Search compliance 331

Blulogix

MARCH 27, 2025

By BluLogix Team How AI is Transforming Billing Billing has long been a complex and manual process, prone to errors, inefficiencies, and revenue leakage. With businesses adopting diverse pricing modelsranging from subscriptions to usage-based billinglegacy systems often struggle to keep up.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 2, 2024

Plus, these teams face longer sales cycles and need things like SOC 2 compliance. Enterprise customers need single sign-on, data encryption, AI-driven security shields, and compliance with industry standards. #3: Next, they had an external audit to see if pricing was ready for Enterprise.

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Clouded Judgement

MARCH 22, 2024

This brings me to AI (everything leads to AI these days…). When it comes to AI there is now another BIG culprit in misused ARR which I’m calling ERR (we use this term internally). A huge portion of AI revenue today is truly experimental! If retention deteriorates, the terminal value may very well be 0.

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Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Theyre easy to integrate and set up, with the host taking care of data security measures, including PCI compliance and fraud protection. On top of PCI compliance, you might have to pay extra for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certification. Transaction fees and pricing models All payment service providers charge a fee for their services.

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BetterCloud

MARCH 7, 2025

This is called shadow IT and its a constant battle, but theres a new, more sophisticated invader on the scene: Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is no longer a futuristic fantasy. While the potential benefits are undeniable, this rapid, often uncontrolled adoption of AI introduces significant challenges for IT.

AI 52

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In simple terms, we handle everything from payments to fraud management, to custom support and tax compliance, so that sellers can focus on growing their business. However, this growth actually comes with challenges, particularly around compliance with content regulations. Jesse Paliotto (05:22) Yeah, that’s interesting.

Merchant Services 193

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 193

Scytale

MAY 9, 2025

Even if your own security posture is rock solid, your compliance and GRC efforts can still fall apart if your vendors dont hold up their end of the bargain. TL;DR Use RFPs to evaluate and compare new vendors based on capabilities, pricing, and fit. The ISO 27001 Bible Everything you need to know about ISO 27001 compliance.

Systems Review 52

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

AI is likely the next platform, dev tools are strategic given the scarcity of developers, cybersecurity is front and center for enterprises, and the data stack is still going strong. Pricing/Packaging (PP) is a key component of GTM. Example 2: Compliance and security norms change when you go to other geos. Learnings on GTM.

Scale 298

Scale Sales Hiring Underperforming Technical Team Cybersecurity 298

Blulogix

MARCH 12, 2025

Businesses are shifting from flat-rate subscriptions to consumption-based pricing to better align with customer value and market demands. Usage-based pricing eliminates this frustration by aligning cost with consumption. Scalability As businesses grow, usage-based pricing automatically adjusts revenue streams.

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 21, 2025

Importantly, ATS platforms have evolved with AI-driven features , diversity and bias reduction tools , and deep analytics to meet todays hiring challenges. In this guide, well explore the best applicant tracking systems of 2025 , covering both cloud and on-premise options, their key features, pricing, pros/cons, and ideal use cases.

Systems Review 52

Systems Review Sales Recruiting Sales Hiring Technical Review 52

Blulogix

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trends like usage-based pricing , complex provisioning , industry consolidation , and evolving regulatory landscapes are reshaping how businesses operate and thrive. Technological Advancements: AI and automation are becoming essential for enhancing customer experiences, streamlining operations, and leveraging predictive analytics.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription AI Search compliance 52

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

To choose the right payment processing solution for your business, you need to evaluate your business needs, evaluate security and compliance standards, and evaluate different payment processors based on pricing, features, customer support, and scalability. Talk to sales What is a Payment Processing System?

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

BetterCloud

DECEMBER 16, 2024

So, as a cautionary tale, its important to understand the hidden risks of shadow IT , including: Operational Security Compliance Financial Remaining unchecked, these four major risks only continue to grow and consequences amplify. Risk 3: Shadow IT poses a compliance risk Related to security risk is compliance risk.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence compliance Systems Review Technical Review 52

Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When I think about the monetization of AI (and which “layers” monetize first) I’ve always thought it would follow the below order, with each layer lagging the one that comes before it. Model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc as companies start building out AI). 2024 will be the year of AI applications!

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 16, 2023

We’re also happy to share a more sustainable way of providing this information — our new transparent pricing dashboard. Another important detail to note is how Average Sales Price (ASP) and Expenses have changed over time. Our Average Sale Price (ASP) in 2014 was $13, while our total Operating Costs were $3,575,897.

Merchant Services 98

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Features Payments 98

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Prospects don’t just want to know the price, especially in security. So, if a sales rep is in a sticky situation, they can pull in a compliance expert from the team, and that team is accessible to customers in live chat. The biggest trend hitting this industry is the impact of AI and how it relates to risk.

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AWS Scale Sales Hiring Marketing 285

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These are the functions that need to be streamlined for optimum revenue growth: pricing, product launch, marketing, service innovation, customer retention etc. Pricing Pricing is an integral part of practicing RGM. On the other hand, offering diverse prices for products and services could attract a plethora of customers.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Revenue 52

BetterCloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Top 5 SaaS governance best practices As you build your SaaS governance framework, youll want to consider the following best practices to not only streamline operations, but to also cultivate a culture of compliance and unlock greater value from your SaaS investments. Contracts: Renewal dates, pricing, and terms for each application.

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USIO

JUNE 28, 2024

Announces Partnership with Usio as Preferred Payment Integration Partner for USA Customers Chattanooga, Tennessee – 17 June 2024 – ues.io, the leading no-code/pro-code platform for building enterprise applications with AI, today announced a strategic partnership with Usio , a trusted leader in integrated payment solutions. 970-420-5903 W.

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Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The Forrester report on Sales Engagement highlighted three critical elements of an SEP: “B2B sales leaders need Sales Engagement vendors that can deliver functionality and workflows to enable full revenue teams, provide industry-specific expertise , and have a vision and plan for how AI will elevate all users. Real-time insights driven by AI.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 12, 2022

5M in ARR b/c we were too small a co and compliance dept blocked renewal (shoulda raised price I guess…) ” — Jared Hansen, CEO Thrilling Foods. Just got into a rhythm, and lazy about bringing up what I felt was wrong even if never mentioned” — Casey Wahl, Attuned Ai.

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CTO Hire Sales Hiring New CTO CTO 328

BetterCloud

APRIL 30, 2025

This years survey of about 600 IT professionals reveals the latest challenges of managing SaaS at scale, particularly as AI causes a ripple effect as we step into SaaS 2.0. 60% of IT teams have too much manual work Too much manual work prevents IT from doing strategic projects, like adopting AI. Heres an excerpt from the report.

Trends 52

Trends SaaS AI Government 52

Blulogix

DECEMBER 31, 2024

By Inga Broerman Scaling with Usage-Based Models: A Practical Guide to Metering The rise of usage-based pricing is revolutionizing the subscription economy. Customers increasingly demand pricing models that reflect their actual consumption, offering greater flexibility and perceived value.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Scaling AI Search Subscription 52

Scytale

JANUARY 21, 2025

From sophisticated phishing schemes to exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities , malicious actors now use AI tools to mimic human behavior, making attacks more convincing than ever. Publicly traded companies often experience a drop in stock prices following a breach, further amplifying the total losses incurred.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 52

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Phoneburner – Best for Remote Teams VanillaSoft – Best for Outbound Sales Voicent Cloud – Best Standalone Auto Dialer Software Mojo – Best for SMB Sales RingCentral – Best for Compliance Kixie – Best for Local Presence. Compliance. Be conscious of compliance, but don’t stress too much.

Software Review 143

Software Review Software Scale compliance 143

How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In this in-depth comparison, well explore Salesforce vs. HubSpot across features, ease of use, pricing, use cases, and more so you can determine which CRM is the right fit for your organization. Einstein AI adds predictive automation (lead scoring, etc.). Increasing AI assistance for content and timing.

Scale 52

Scale Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 52

Full Session

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Pricing starts at $39/month with a 20% discount on annual plans. Pricing for this qualitative analytics solution starts at $39.99/month. Pricing starts at $39/month. Pricing info is unavailable. We protect your users’ privacy through GDPR, CCPA, and PCI compliance. Book a demo to learn more.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Payment Solutions Software Review Payments 52

BetterCloud

MARCH 17, 2025

A new and urgent matter to address is AI applications, especially as they relate to a potential AI tax embedded in software renewals and the proliferation of shadow AI. This can quickly not only inflate your SaaS budget, but also introduce significant security and compliance risks.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Strategy Marketplace as a Service SaaS 52

FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

Functionality and feature comparisons Payment Processing Calculating and remitting sales tax, VAT, and GST Checkout Subscription Management Reporting and Analytics Pricing Customer Reviews Note: Information in this article is true at the time of writing but is subject to change. Read the NotePlan case study here.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Software Review 147

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

A MoR also takes the lead on chargebacks, tax audits, legal compliance, and more. Finally, you’ll need to maintain a large team of tax and legal experts to maintain global compliance (because solutions like Stripe don’t help with any legalities). Taking the lead on legal compliance (including audits).

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Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Features 147

User Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

FullStory : FullStory offers more detailed session replays and AI-built predictive analytics , making it a strong choice for companies focused on AI-driven insights. Pricing Userpilot uses MAU-based pricing that ranges from $249 to $749 (with a 14-day trial), plus custom pricing options for enterprises.

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AI Enterprise Pricing Engagement 105