A cloud service model that delivers software applications over the internet. The SaaS vendor, not the customer, manages the application, including upgrades and maintenance. The customer simply subscribes to the service and accesses the software on the internet. Rootstock Manufacturing Cloud ERP and Salesforce CRM are both examples of SaaS.

The SaaS service model lets you access a vendor’s software applications on demand through the internet or a similar thin-client interface. The SaaS vendor manages the application, including upgrades and maintenance, and you simply subscribe to the service. Rootstock Manufacturing Cloud ERP and Salesforce CRM are both examples of Software as a Service.