Glossary · Glossary
SaaS
Software as a Service: software delivered over the internet, usually paid as a subscription.
2 min read · Written by Atai · Updated September 19, 2026
SaaS is software hosted by the provider and used through the browser or an API, typically billed on a subscription.
For founders, the operational implication is that accounts, data, billing, and uptime are part of the product, not extras you add later.
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