SaaS is dead, long live SaaS
The article discusses the evolution of Software as a Service (SaaS) in the context of emerging technologies like AI and vibe-coding. While some SaaS products may become obsolete, those that provide reliable outcomes for critical tasks are expected to thrive. The author emphasizes the importance of mission-critical infrastructure and the need for SaaS vendors to adapt to changing market demands.
- ▪AI is not killing SaaS but is changing the landscape by eliminating low-value tools.
- ▪SaaS products that focus on reliability and compliance are more likely to survive.
- ▪Categories of SaaS that are vulnerable include basic workflow tools and low-stakes content generation.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 1704496) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Mads Quist Posted on May 26 • Originally published at allquiet.app SaaS is dead, long live SaaS #ai #discuss While vibe-coding does favor build over buy for some products, it won't replace mission-critical tools in the foreseeable future Here’s my take on what gets killed, what survives, and the build-vs-buy rule that actually works: I believe that AI does not kill SaaS. It eliminates the “thin wrapper”: software that offers little more than a polished UI for simple automations.
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