SaaStr

JULY 11, 2025

Revenue composition differences: OpenAI : 73% consumer subscriptions, 27% API revenue Anthropic : 15% consumer subscriptions, 85% API revenue This inverted revenue mix indicates Anthropic’s API-first strategy is resonating with enterprise customers who value integration over direct-use applications. valuation / $1.4B

ChatGPT 223

ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Outsourced Development AI 223

SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2025

I pay more for AI subscriptions than I do for my car lease — Matthew Berman (@MatthewBerman) June 5, 2025 Why the Slowdown May Be Real Several structural factors suggest this isn’t just a temporary pause: Implementation complexity has caught up with enthusiasm.

AI 281

AI Payment Services Payments Scale 281

USIO

JULY 1, 2025

What Exactly Are Embedded Payments (And Why Should You Care)? Think of embedded payments as the moment your platform becomes the hero. Instead of redirecting users to clunky external portals, you give them a seamless, fully branded way to pay—right inside your software. A full-service, fully branded embedded finance machine.

Payments 130

Payments Embedded Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments 130

User Pilot

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Unlike traditional businesses, most SaaS businesses operate the subscription pricing model. By consistently delivering high-quality experiences, you will create loyal customers who stick to your brand and contribute to its long-term success. Enhances your brand reputation As of this year, over 70% of people in the US use social media.

Business 111

Business Underperforming Technical Team Customer Lifetime Value Systems Review 111

Stax

MAY 13, 2025

Fee structures matter; understand the differences between interchange plus, flat rate, tiered, and subscription pricing to find the most transparent and cost-effective option. Credit card merchant services are the systems, tools, and agreements that allow businesses to accept payments via credit and debit cards.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 88

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Highlighting products according to shoppers preferences is a great way to acquire more customers, and keep the current ones loyal to your brand. Product optimization also enhances the brand portfolio, and adds more integrity to the companys name. Subscriptions are a great way for businesses to generate stable revenue streams.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Revenue 52

Buffer Resources

JULY 29, 2024

Got an update on your life or from your brand that’s not quite enough for a YouTube video or Short? This guide will share everything you need to know about this underrated feature, with tips, tricks, and some great examples from seasoned YouTube creators and brands' community tabs to inspire you. 

Social Media 110

Social Media Branding Engagement Payment Features 110

Clouded Judgement

MARCH 28, 2025

If you, as a software company, got to a certain scale and brand awareness, it was really hard for others to catch you. It simply took too much time to start a competitor, build a product, build a brand, and compete. Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

Cloud 299

Cloud AI Scale Scaling 299

USIO

APRIL 24, 2025

Real-time claim status tracking and insurance follow-up features to prevent delayed or lost payments. Modern patient billing and collection options , including print-and-mail invoicing, online payments, mobile wallet support, and QR code-enabled statements.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services 130

USIO

JUNE 24, 2025

Usio Embedded Payments — The All-in-One Powerhouse Usio has built an embedded payments ecosystem designed to simplify complexity — and put more revenue in the hands of their software partners. From payment acceptance to outbound disbursements to invoice printing, Usio combines everything under one roof , accessible via a single API.

Payments 100

Payments Payment Services Embedded Payments Merchant Services 100

Clouded Judgement

JULY 2, 2025

This is where Figma Buzz comes in — a tool that makes it easy to create on-brand marketing collateral, like social media assets, digital ads, and more.” How Figma Makes Money From the S-1: “Our subscription model is designed to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our growing community and customer base.

Benchmarks 196

Benchmarks Data Software Review AI 196

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 21, 2024

What you’ll learn : How to build your personal brand How to stay consistent on social media How to generate social media post ideas that your audience would actually want to read Impactful social writing is taught by industry pros Erica Schneider and Kasey Jones. It’s a similar A+ course to help you build your personal brand.

Social Media 117

Social Media Marketing AI Search Systems Review 117

SaaStr

APRIL 14, 2025

AI Speakers: CEO Snowflake + CEO Observe: Where B2B Applications Are Going CEO Box Aaron Levie: AI, Agents and The Next Era of SaaS COO Google Cloud Francis deSouza: Hyperscalers: The Future and More CTO Rubrik: Co-Founder & CTO, Arvind Nithrakashyap CTO Neo4j: Philip Rathle (Valuation $2B+): How Revolut Left Salesforce and More: Rolling Your (..)

VP of Engineering 201

VP of Engineering CTO Coach VPCs (Virtual Private Cloud) Scale 201

Stax

JUNE 3, 2025

SaaS operates on a subscription model, making it easier to manage cash flow and reduce upfront expenses. Integrating a payments ecosystem into your platform can significantly increase how quickly your customers get paid, helping to solve challenges related to chasing down customers and collecting payments.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services DevOps as a Service SaaS Payments Payments 88

USIO

JUNE 20, 2025

When payments are embedded into your platform, your customers stay engaged— and they come back. They Open New Revenue Opportunities These payments allow you to monetize every transaction. Whether it’s through fees, subscription tiers, or value-added services, you control the flow and the margins.

Payments 130

Payments Embedded Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions 130

Blulogix

JANUARY 15, 2025

Partners who feel supported and equipped with the right tools are more likely to sell effectively, renew contracts faster, and remain loyal to your brand. For example, automated billing systems ensure invoices are accurate and consistent, reducing disputes and delays. The key to successful channel partnerships is empowerment.

Revenue 52

Revenue Scale Payment Features Pricing 52

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2025

Justin Sacks (02:08) Taking me back, I think I got a summer job in high school so that I could pay for my own WoW subscription. Back in the day, games, well, at least large online multiplayer games, required a subscription rather than just a one-time fee. How many years you recall did you pay for the subscription?

Payments 165

Payments Mobile Payment Methods Revenue 165

Buffer Resources

JULY 22, 2024

In social media advertising, you create and run ads from your brand account.  Let’s say you aim to increase brand awareness via social media ads. There are three primary types of campaign objectives: Awareness is boosting the reach of your brand.

Social Media 103

Social Media Advertising Outsourcing Services Scale 103

Chart Mogul

JANUARY 9, 2025

Whats important to note is that each model targets a distinct customer persona and, therefore, has a unique approach to the customer journeyfrom brand awareness to sales and, ultimately, conversion. ChartMogul combines lead, trial, opportunity, and subscription data together in a single system. Heres a breakdown of each: 1.

Scale 52

Scale Sales Hiring Startup Sales Recruiting 52

User Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

Asana’s churn survey Asana uses a churn survey to understand why users cancel their subscriptions. What words come to mind when you think of our brand? Which other brands do you currently use for similar products? What is the main reason for canceling your subscription? Where did you first hear about us?

Scale 102

Scale Churn Underperforming Technical Team Scaling 102

User Pilot

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Qualaroo is a powerful in-context survey tool designed to help you gather feedback directly from users as they interact with your brand on any channel. Why it’s worth considering : Qualaroo is particularly effective for gathering real-time insights from users while they are interacting with your brand, no matter the channel.

Software Review 105

Software Review Technical Review Software B2C 105

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This blog post is your ultimate guide to understanding the most used payments terms today. Terms related to card acceptance Acceptance marks Signifies which payment brands are accepted at a merchant location and provides the cardholder with information on where his or her card can be used. Youve come to the right place.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods 147

Blulogix

JUNE 18, 2025

Branding Requirements: White-label partners require invoicing, tax, and notifications to reflect their brand. Invoices can be white-labeled, branded with the partner’s name, and configured to handle taxes, revenue share, and collections—all based on your business model.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Underperforming Technical Team Outsourced Development Systems Review 52

How To Buy Saas

MAY 26, 2025

Are you a solopreneur or small business owner juggling invoices, expenses, and all the hats of running a business? Finding simple, affordable invoice software that doesnt require an accounting degree can be a game-changer. Bottom line: Great for basic invoicing needs, but larger or growing businesses may find it lacking.

Software Review 40

Software Review Systems Review Technical Review Payment Solutions 40

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Many technologies and services are involved from POS terminals to card networks to payment gateways so its essential that the payment processor can work closely with them to help authorize and settle every transaction as securely, efficiently, and quickly as possible and stay in compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Stax

MAY 23, 2025

These APIs enable your users to accept credit cards, debit cards, ACH, and other payment options without ever leaving your platform. Everythingfrom the payment form to transaction processinghappens under your brand. Subscription upgrades Unlock premium features tied to payment tools that drive more value for users.

Payments 88

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 88

Payrix

JULY 8, 2025

Payment processing nuances in Canada From a payment processing perspective, software companies familiar with the U.S. Interac : Canada uses a single debit network called Interac, which ensures secure payments for in-person transactions. Companies must certify their payment devices to meet Canadian standards.

Merchant Services 113

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Payment Methods 113

User Pilot

JULY 12, 2025

For example, we can spot when a cohort’s engagement dips, diagnose the root causes, and launch targeted campaigns, like re-engagement emails , to boost customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Key types of behavioral segmentation I use I rely on several types of behavioral segmentation to get a comprehensive view of our users.

Customer Lifetime Value 71

Customer Lifetime Value SaaS Technical Advisors Onboarding 71

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Market leadership requires not only a compelling product but also strong brand recognition, robust customer support, and a scalable infrastructure. Flexibility: Companies offer a range of subscription options to cater to diverse customer preferences, including hybrid models and value-add services.

Pricing 108

Pricing Scale SaaS Technical Review 108

Blulogix

MAY 16, 2025

This leads to: Late invoices Missed renewals Zero revenue visibility IoT billing cant be run like a services spreadsheet. Devices are online, services are running, but invoices? But back at HQ? Your billing process lives in Excel. Manual data entry. VLOOKUP formulas. Maybe even macros from 2017. Thats how revenue leakage happens.

Payments 52

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 52

How To Buy Saas

MAY 21, 2025

Teamtailor Best ATS for Employer Branding Pricing: Key Features: Ideal Use Case: 6. This model offers easy accessibility (anywhere, anytime), automatic updates, and lower upfront costs (subscription-based pricing). Recruitee Best Collaborative Recruiting ATS Pricing: Key Features: Ideal Use Case: 4.

Systems Review 52

Systems Review Sales Recruiting Sales Hiring Technical Review 52

Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 28, 2024

After 12 years of marketing for bootstrapped brands, I've learned that you don't need to spend a fortune on fancy digital marketing tools to see results. Enter: this handy, comprehensive list of 29 essential digital marketing tools that help growing brands succeed — many of which I’ve used as a professional marketer.

Social Media 106

Social Media AI Search Marketing Business 106

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Integration capabilities Since you probably have other tools in your tech stack, you dont want to keep switching tabs or windows to reconcile invoices or transfer data. Look for an eCommerce payment system that offers plug-and-play integrations with your existing tech stack to minimize development costs.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

Stax

MARCH 16, 2025

Lower churn leads to higher customer lifetime value (LTV), better brand reputation, and increased revenue. Join the Payments-Led Growth Movement Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payments, vertical SaaS, and technology from industry experts. Tracking these through analytics tools helps identify churn risks.

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Software Review Churn SaaS Payments 88

How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It now serves over 200,000 customers worldwide , ranging from tiny businesses to notable brands like DoorDash and Reddit. The pricing is generally transparent and predictable you know the flat subscription cost for your tier, though adding more marketing contacts or additional users in some Hubs can increase the price.

Scale 52

Scale Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Marketplace as a Service 52

Payrix

APRIL 10, 2025

Perhaps your platform is specifically designed for HVAC businesses and does everything from route management to inventory to CRM all while processing and reconciling one-time and recurring payments. This is common when outsourcing payments. in interchange fees (which will vary by card brand) and 0.2%

Payments 100

Payments Payment Services Outsourcing Services Payment Solutions 100

User Pilot

JULY 10, 2025

Your brand story and social proof. In this section, we’ll take a quick look at some common email types in a welcome email sequence and see how a huge brand like Zapier does it. Kick-off brand experience. continuing subscription ), that’s when you send action reminder emails. 10% off on your first purchase).

Onboarding 76

Onboarding Scale Software Review Social Media 76