SaaS

SaaS, or software as a service, is software you use online through a subscription instead of installing and owning it.

In practice: You pay monthly or yearly, usually per user, and the provider hosts, updates and secures the software. Almost every AI tool in the directory is sold this way.

Why it matters when picking a tool

Compare total cost as your team grows, since per-seat pricing adds up quickly, plus the annual discount, the cancellation terms and whether you can export your data if you leave.