SaaS (Software as a Service) is a cloud-based software model, widely adopted by companies due to its scalability and practicality. In addition to facilitating the routine of companies, it has proven to be highly profitable for its creators.
But what is a SaaS and why has it become so popular in recent years?
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What is a SaaS?
O SaaS comes from the English term called Software as a Service, and its translation is software as a service and a technology from the cloud computing market.
that is, the SaaS it is a means of enabling access to softwares and technological solutions via the internet – through the cloud – as if it were a service, for companies.
Benefits of SaaS
softwares as a service are positive for companies because they can hire a complete system, without the need to develop it on their own, acquire a license or the software as a whole, spending a lot of money.
The company does not need to install and maintain softwares or update them, or any hardware, since it is installed on the server of the provider companies.
This way, the “service” contractor can use it for as long as they deem necessary, paying a monthly fee, and the contracted company can reuse the infrastructure of this software and offer it to more companies.
Thus, this program stays on the server of provider institutions that will run and manage it, making access to this software available to a company via the internet, without it having to install it.
Examples of SaaS
As some examples of SaaS we can mention:
- Digital results: Brazilian platform with marketing, email marketing and CRM tools;
- Dropbox: Cloud file storage
- Salesforce: CRM
- Hostgator: Hosting
- AWS: Amazon's cloud storage service, among other technology utilities.
How to build a SaaS from scratch (with or without programming)
- Define the problem your SaaS will solve.
- Choose the technical approach (code or no-code).
- Use platforms like Bubble or FlutterFlow to speed up your build.
- Test with users and validate the model.
- Implement a recurring billing system.
- Continuously improve based on feedback.
With the characteristic of being a scalable business that can generate exponential gains, SaaS becomes an attractive business for entrepreneurs, developers and investors.
With that, many people wonder what it takes to build this type of digital business successfully, aiming for all the benefits of this business.
To create a SaaS, until recently, it would be necessary for at least one of the founders to know how to program to develop the system.
As technology is the core of the business, it is not viable to outsource its development to a software house.
In this way, the development of SaaS businesses has always been very restricted. But with the evolution of no-code technologies, this has changed.
Today you can develop the core technology for your SaaS yourself in just a few weeks.
Platforms like Bubble and FlutterFlow seek to empower individuals, without any programming knowledge, with the power to create complete applications visually.
SaaS or Software as a Service is a business model that has undoubtedly gained a lot of strength in the last decade due to the evolution of cloud computing and the high financial gains that the main companies in the sector have had.
Building the technological foundation for a solution like this has never been so accessible thanks to no-code technologies. The real challenge is transforming it into a sustainable business.
Want to go further?
Follow the contents of NoCode StartUp to learn how to create SaaS with no-code tools and turn your idea into a profitable business.
What are the benefits of a SaaS?
-Reduction of initial investments
-Outsourcing maintenance, hosting, and tech staff concerns for this software
-Flexibility for technology exchange