SaaS vs On-Premise Software: Which Is Right for Your Business?
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Statura Team
When adopting business software, a core decision is SaaS (cloud) versus on-premise (self-hosted). Each fits different needs.
SaaS (Cloud)
- Low upfront cost, predictable subscription.
- Automatic updates and maintenance.
- Access anywhere; fast to deploy.
- Data hosted by the vendor.
On-Premise
- Full control over data and customisation.
- Higher upfront cost and IT overhead.
- Preferred where data residency or offline operation is critical.
How to Decide
Consider total cost of ownership, data-residency needs (DPDP/RBI), IT capacity, and how much you need to customise. Most SMEs favour SaaS; regulated or highly-customised operations may need on-premise or hybrid.
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