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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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While they operate under different business models, ISVs and SaaS share similarities in software development, cross-platform accessibility, and industry reach. ISVs and SaaS providers differ in software distribution, licensing models, hosting responsibilities, support options, upgrade and maintenance procedures, and scalability.

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Recurring Payments: Definition and Implementation Best Practices

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TL;DR Recurring payments refer to a financial arrangement where a customer authorizes a business to charge their account at regular intervals for products or services. There are a few types of recurring payments to be aware of, which one your business uses will depend on the business model and need for recurring or automatic payments.

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What is the SaaS Magic Number and How Do You Calculate It?

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And because of the digital nature of SaaS businesses and their subscription-based business models, the ability to collect data on how the company is performing is easier and faster than ever. It helps businesses understand the effectiveness of their customer acquisition and retention strategies.

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What Is an ACH Payment Facilitator?

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This makes ACH PayFacs a desirable option for small businesses or start-ups. The great thing about an ACH PayFac solution like Stax Connect is that SaaS companies or ISVs can embed ACH payments in their software easily and own (also, white label) the payment experience. An example of a payment facilitator is Stax Connect.

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Vertical SaaS vs Horizontal SaaS: 8 Differences and Similarities

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While their target audience and the breadth of their solutions are the key differences, vertical and horizontal SaaS also share many similarities, in particular cloud-based hosting and subscription business models. With Stax Connect, you can quickly fuel the growth of your platform and enable payments for your users.