: Continuous costs, dependence on the vendor’s security, and requires constant internet access.
: A cloud-based delivery model where applications are hosted by a vendor and accessed by customers via the internet, usually through a subscription. Key Comparison Points Software Licensing (On-Prem) Software as a Service (SaaS) Payment Structure One-time upfront fee (plus optional maintenance) Recurring subscription (monthly or annual) Installation Local (installed on individual machines/servers) Cloud-hosted (accessed via browser/API) Maintenance Managed by the user's internal IT team Managed by the vendor (updates, patches, security) Data Storage Stored on the user’s own systems Stored remotely by the vendor Architecture Single-tenant (dedicated server/OS per user) Multi-tenant (shared infrastructure, isolated data) Strategic Considerations Financial Impact Software Licensing Vs Saas
: High control over data security, no reliance on internet connectivity, and potentially lower long-term costs after the initial purchase. : Continuous costs, dependence on the vendor’s security,