Define software as a service (SaaS) and provide an example.

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Define software as a service (SaaS) and provide an example.

Software as a service is a software distribution model where the application is hosted by a provider and accessed over the internet, usually paid for via a recurring subscription rather than a one-time license. Because the software runs in the cloud, updates and maintenance are managed by the provider, and you can use it from different devices with an internet connection, often through a web browser. An example is Google Workspace, which delivers tools like Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet online on a subscription basis. In contrast, other options describe software that you install and manage yourself, pay for once, or rely on open-source self-hosting, which aren’t SaaS models.

Software as a service is a software distribution model where the application is hosted by a provider and accessed over the internet, usually paid for via a recurring subscription rather than a one-time license. Because the software runs in the cloud, updates and maintenance are managed by the provider, and you can use it from different devices with an internet connection, often through a web browser. An example is Google Workspace, which delivers tools like Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet online on a subscription basis. In contrast, other options describe software that you install and manage yourself, pay for once, or rely on open-source self-hosting, which aren’t SaaS models.

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