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Depending on what you do and who you talk to, you've either never heard of SaaS, or you've seen the term thrown around as though you were supposed to understand what that meant without any context. We're here to make sure you're in the know the next time it pops up.

The gist is this: SaaS (Software as a Service) is a distribution model for software licensing where the provider hosts applications on the internet (or makes them available through a website), so that users don't have to download anything onto their computers to access the software. (SaaS falls under the cloud application umbrella.)

Even if you're unfamiliar with SaaS, you've probably used a service that uses this model. In fact, it's becoming so popular that one survey found 86% of organizations expected most of their software needs to be met by SaaS by 2022.

Here's what else you should know about SaaS.

There are two main types of Saas.

While both are using the same distribution model, the difference lies in how they serve their customers (and who those customers are.)

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As with anything, there are pros and cons to making the switch to a SaaS platform.

You've probably already heard of, if not used, a SaaS platform. For reference, here are a few examples of popular SaaS companies.

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What is SaaS? Understanding the distribution method companies use to host software on the internet - Business Insider India