The document discusses the differences between open source software and Software as a Service (SaaS). Open source software allows users to freely download and modify source code but requires installation, maintenance, and technical skills. SaaS is ready-to-use cloud-based software that does not require installation but has subscription or rental fees. The document examines two examples, Orangescrum and WakeUpSales, comparing their open source and SaaS versions, noting differences in features, costs, support options, and technical requirements. It concludes that open source offers more customization potential while SaaS provides an instant solution, and businesses should choose based on their specific needs.

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Software as a Service (SaaS) Or Opensource - which is Right for You!
Opensource and SaaS – it is like choosing between King Kong & Godzilla
Then again – both have their crosses and advantages. Let us find out more about these two
platforms and how each platform can be useful to reap the benefits for your necessities. By
the end of this article, you will get an idea about both the platform’s unique factors that will
help you take that decision you are stuck at.
Now, let’s agree to this - It’s not easy to pick the right platform, while you are planning to
assemble a new application of product to use it with an Opensource or Software as a Service
(SaaS).
You might think about the various parts like functionality, coding, security and cost of app or
product while adopting a new software solution for your company or organization.
Everything depends upon the requirements and your needs.
Opensource software and Software as a Service are two trends, which helps to minimize the
software costs and save your time for all sized businesses. However, it all depends on your
need.
Opensource has benefits to download the app and use it (so as to test in your own
premises), developer can modify the source code for any purpose, and in SaaS, all you have
to do with sign up, pay the subscription, connect your domain or use one provided within
your account.
In a word, an opensource application has always have an edge over SaaS platforms.

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So, before you spend your time and invest in these platforms, you must be familiar with
Opensource and SaaS.
Throughout this post, we will talk about the difference between open-source and SaaS
platform and how products like Orangescrum and WakeUpSales are different in both
editions.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
SaaS is the framework within which software is developed and can perform its functionality
to save time and efforts. You have to pay for the application to easily build, manage and
maintain sites straight from your web browser but you do not get the ownership of that.
Opensource
Opensource software source codes are freely available to download but you need to pay for
custom designs, premium extensions, add-ons or Plugins.
Let’s have a look at the difference between SaaS and Opensource
 No installation required for SaaS software and these are ready to use software’s in
cloud but Opensource needs installation and setup.
 Software update is automatic and free of cost in SaaS but user updates manually in
Opensource.
 Higher version with more features can upgrade at any moments in SaaS but you
need to pay to get additional features in Opensource version.

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 The data security in SaaS is high and data’s are stores with the software providers
and the maintenance of data security also done by the software provider. But in
open source the maintenance of security is done by the user in its server.
 In SaaS wide range of integration and interfaces are preinstalled for smooth
operation but in Opensource user have to go for the on demand integration with
payments of self developed.
 Paid and rental model commercial plans are available in SaaS software with
unlimited performance availability where free software with additional paid support
is available in Opensource software.
Both Orangescrum- Project Management software and WakeUpSales –All in one CRM
Application has Opensource and SaaS editions, let us look at the Opensource and SaaS
comparisons;
Opensource Vs SaaS of Orangescrum
 Orangescrum Opensource:
o Free Download
o On Premises Installation
o Technical skills required
o Active Google Group Forum
o Community Support
o 100% software and data ownership
o Paid installation and support available
o Annual paid support and maintenance
o Customization available
Free Download Orangescrum for your On-Premises use

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 Orangescrum SaaS:
o No installation required
o No Tech Skill Required
o Prebuilt Premium features
o Recurring Tasks and Task Groups
o Private Task - client cannot see
o Time log and Invoice
o Gantt and Burndown charts
o Resource Utilization
Sign Up Orangescrum
Opensource Vs SaaS of WakeUpSales
 WakeUpSales Opensource:
o It's completely free
o 100% Software Ownership
o Customizable according to business needs
o 24*6Reliable Support
o On Premises installation available
o Technical expertise required
o Active Google Group Forum
o Awesome Plugins on the Marketplace
o On-demand Installation and Support
Free Download WakeUpSales for your On Premises use

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 WakeUpSales SaaS:
o Sign Up to Get Started.
o Technical knowledge not Required
o Added with Premium Features
o Reliable Support
o Quick Walkthrough
o Lead Management
o Project Management
o Gmail Integration
o Web to Lead Automation
Sign Up with WakeUpSales
In the end
Opensource software is 100% customizable as per user’s requirements and user has to pay
for any integration and support or if your business has some custom needs.
If you just want a quick solution, which you can use instantly - then you can sign up with the
SaaS edition of that software. The choice between SaaS and Opensource is always depends
upon you and your business requirements.
Choose wisely or else you can also get in touch with our consultants to advice on which
platform choose.
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