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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers. SaaS companies deliver software applications over the internet on a subscription basis, simplifying access and management for users. Consider Stax’s partner program.

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Is Quickbooks Desktop Being Phased Out?

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TL;DR Intuit has announced the discontinuation of QuickBooks Desktop 2021 by May 31, 2024, and will stop selling certain subscriptions of QuickBooks Desktop after July 31, 2024. Existing QuickBooks Desktop users face the choice of upgrading to a newer version, switching to QuickBooks Online, or exploring alternative accounting software.

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The Benefits of SaaS and Implementing SaaS Payments

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What’s more, users don’t need to bear the cost of maintaining or updating the software. It’s hosted on the cloud and software providers are responsible for software development, maintenance, and releasing updates. Generally, pay-as-you-go pricing options are available so you pay only when you use the software.

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ISV vs PayFac: The Similarities and Differences Between Independent Software Vendors and Payment Facilitators

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Business model and revenue streams – ISVs generate revenue through software sales, licensing fees, and subscription models. Underwriting and merchant accounts – ISVs don’t handle underwriting or merchant accounts and focus only on software development.