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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

Stax

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service Providers (SaaS) operate within the same market, thus creating a push-and-pull revenue dynamic. TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers. Learn More What are ISVs?

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The decade software ate the world

Intercom, Inc.

Putting narrative order on the past decade, a 10-year-period that has somehow remained stubbornly nameless, is quite the challenge, but it’s impossible to make sense of the 2010s without understanding the role of software. What was perhaps less predictable was the ensuing prevalence of the subscription-based business model.

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Top 10 Tools to Get Your App PLG-d

Frontegg

The 80s and 90s were all about physical purchasing and installation of software CDs and floppy disks. This philosophy applies to both low and high touch business models, where the vendor has to eliminate all potential usability problems that may arise. Best For: Online Payment Processing. So pick accordingly. #1

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4 SaaS benefits & advantages: Software as a Service pros & cons

ProfitWell

If you haven’t transitioned to SaaS yet, I promise moving to a cloud-based computing system sounds more complicated than it actually is. There are many different cloud-based models for storing data, but this article is focused directly on SaaS. First, to nip any confusion in the bud, SaaS stands for “software as a service.”

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SaaS, Subscription, and On-Premises Software – Don’t Confuse Subscription with SaaS

OPEXEngine

You hear the terms SaaS, subscription, term licenses and perpetual license software tossed around frequently. The terms aren’t universally understood, nor are the implications of each on the financial model of a company, so the following is an effort to provide an overview.

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Everything You Need to Know About Freemium Pricing

OpenView Labs

How to optimize your freemium model. Stories of ditching a freemium model. When is freemium the right strategy for your business? Is Freemium The Right Business Model? Is freemium an effective lead generation, conversion, and revenue driving strategy for your recurring revenue-based business?

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What Are SaaS Products + 22 Successful SaaS Companies to Follow

User Pilot

This article will look at the most successful SaaS companies, so you can decide if you want to invest in them for your business. TL;DR A SaaS product delivers software remotely, reducing the need for local installation, maintenance, and updates.