{"id":12518,"date":"2020-03-06T17:08:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T22:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.vplayed.com\/?p=12518"},"modified":"2025-05-20T04:07:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:07:14","slug":"saas-vs-saap-for-video-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vplayed.com\/blog\/saas-vs-saap-for-video-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"SaaS Vs SaaP – 7 Reasons Why Switching to SaaP Will Be Best for Video Streaming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s cut right to the chase. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re here either because you want to start a new VOD\/ OTT solution<\/span><\/a> and\/or you\u2019re genuinely interested in the difference between SaaS and SaaP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifics can be covered later, but first, you need to know what those two things are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SaaS on the other hand is a platform with a purely cloud-based infrastructure and a pre-built platform that can be accessed by clients through a cloud interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The infrastructure is preset on cloud servers, the client can utilize the services of the software on a monthly subscription basis and the platform features are static i.e. the client needs to work according to the software provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>SaaP (Software-as-a-Product)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Roughly put, SaaP provides you with a White label VOD platform<\/a> for your company to streamline one or more of its internal or external functions, thus making your work easier. In the case of video streaming, a SaaP solution would be a video on demand platform<\/span><\/a> which can broadcast your videos to whomever you please.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The infrastructure can be setup on cloud servers or private servers, the entire software is completely owned by the client at the time of delivery and the platform is custom-built to suit the client\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people (people like you) have asked us why choose an enterprise video streaming platform<\/a> like Vplayed over a SaaS one which gives the same features at a lower price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to answer this, let\u2019s compare the two solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SaaS<\/h4><\/td>

SaaP<\/h4><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CUSTOMIZATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tailor your video platform to your business needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limited personalization potential. Users are limited to specific functionality, performance, and integrations offered by the vendor. <\/td>Fully customisable from the player front end to the dashboard back end. It provides a unique solution based on the business model. <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

HOSTING<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Setup and protect your platform on high-end servers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video content can be uploaded on the service provider\u2019s cloud storage. If the security of the platform is breached, all content hosted on it will be lost. <\/td>Choose between best video hosting platforms<\/a> on own servers or on the cloud. Ensure highly secured VOD hosting<\/a> on a private cloud.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SOURCE CODE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All yours to own and modify to keep the platform updated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The source code is constant. Since there is limited scope for customisation for different businesses, it cannot be modified by the client.<\/td>Customers have access to the complete source code. If there is a need to modify the software, the client\u2019s in-house development team can handle it.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PRICING MODEL<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pay once and save many times in the future<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smaller periodical payments. It does not include infrastructure costs, app charges and other overheads. Higher costs in the long run.<\/td>The lifetime license payment. But it is beneficial in the long run as there are no overhead costs.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

STORAGE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To save essential data and information for the future<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limited storage under a monthly plan. Additional storage space can be purchased which will push up the total costs. <\/td>Unlimited storage without any additional costs. Customizations charges are included in the one-time payment.<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FEATURE UPDATES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Constantly stay ahead of the curve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clients can only choose from a small number of pre-existing features like the colour and player buttons as there is no customizability. <\/td>Clients can choose from a range of features like the player, transcoding, hosting, security, marketing and monetisation along with adequate tests and quick adaptation.<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IN-HOUSE DEVELOPMENT TEAM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018dream team\u2019 for your project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interaction is limited to sales executives and support teams. There is no communication with the development team. <\/td>Provides you with a dedicated SaaS product development<\/a> team that creates a custom video streaming platform. Transparency and communication are ensured.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is evident that enterprise video streaming solutions outmatch SaaS-based products by a long shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any company with long-term goals who wants to stay in the market for a really long time will surely go for an enterprise solution to broadcast its videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Saas<\/a><\/span>