What does SaaS mean?
Software as a Service - a business model where software is hosted in the cloud and sold as a subscription, rather than a one-time purchase and download.
Indie context: The indie hacker favorite. SaaS businesses generate recurring revenue, scale globally without physical products, and can often be run by a single person or small team.
SaaS
Software as a Service - a business model where software is hosted in the cloud and sold as a subscription, rather than a one-time purchase and download.
💡 The indie hacker favorite. SaaS businesses generate recurring revenue, scale globally without physical products, and can often be run by a single person or small team.
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Related Terms
MRR
Monthly Recurring Revenue - the predictable revenue a SaaS business generates each month from active subscriptions.
ARR
Annual Recurring Revenue - the yearly value of recurring subscription revenue. Calculated by multiplying MRR by 12.
Churn
The rate at which customers cancel their subscriptions or stop using your product. Usually expressed as a monthly or annual percentage.
Bootstrapped
Building a company using personal savings and revenue from the business itself, without taking outside investment from VCs or investors.
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