The one-time purchase of software on a CD from the 2000s is thankfully not the norm anymore as this system didn’t allow developers to continuously improve their product offering by fixing bugs and developing new features for users according to the needs of the market. For example, if you were to have bought version 8.1 you could upgrade to 8.2 but not to 9.0 or above.
SaaS is a new term used to refer to a monthly or yearly subscription to a software service. In today’s world, SaaS is set up so that clients other than receiving the product, also have access to free and recurring updates, user support, backups, and other additional perks.
![](https://youwindrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-1.gif)