Definition
Full definition of saas
Stripe, Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Notion are all SaaS products. Contrast with on-prem software (you install on your servers) or boxed software (one-time license). The SaaS explosion is what created the need for automation platforms: every business now uses 50+ SaaS tools that need to talk to each other.
In practice
SaaS examples
Typical SaaS stack
Salesforce + Slack + HubSpot + Stripe + Notion + Google Workspace + Linear + Intercom
Used by
Apps that exemplify saas
See saas in action across real integrations.
FAQ
Common questions about saas
Is on-prem still relevant?
Yes, for regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) or data-sovereignty requirements. Most modern teams default to SaaS.
How many SaaS tools does a typical company use?
Estimates: 100+ for mid-market, 1000+ for enterprise. The integration problem grows with this number.
