SaaS (Software as a Service)
SaaS delivers software over the internet as a subscription service rather than installed software. Users access applications through web browsers without managing infrastructure. Indian SaaS companies…
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Definition
SaaS delivers software over the internet as a subscription service rather than installed software. Users access applications through web browsers without managing infrastructure. Indian SaaS companies like Zoho, Freshworks, Razorpay, and Chargebee have put India on the global SaaS map, with the sector expected to reach $50 billion by 2030.
Key Points
- Subscription-based revenue model — recurring revenue is valued highly by investors
- Multi-tenant architecture serves many customers from shared infrastructure
- India is the 2nd largest SaaS ecosystem globally after the US
- Key metrics: MRR, churn rate, CAC, LTV, NRR
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with customer research — identify a specific pain point for a well-defined audience. Build an MVP with core features (6-12 weeks). Launch to early adopters and iterate based on feedback. Use a proven tech stack (React + Node.js or Next.js + PostgreSQL). Sparks AI has helped multiple Indian SaaS founders go from idea to paying customers.
Popular SaaS stacks: React/Next.js frontend + Node.js backend + PostgreSQL database + Redis for caching + AWS/GCP for hosting. Add Stripe/Razorpay for payments, Auth0 or custom JWT for authentication, and a job queue (BullMQ) for background tasks. This stack scales from zero to millions of users.
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