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Differences Between SaaS ERP, Cloud ERP, and Offline ERP Software

Admin Oct 22, 2019
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As we all know the emerging market of cloud and saas-based solutions, Below are the comparison of OFFLINE / ONLINE / SAAS BASED ERP.

Particulars Offline Software Online VPS Software SAAS Based Cloud Software
Accessibility
Access Anytime Anywhere? No

* If we make it online, its too expensive and technical problems occurs now and than.

Yes Yes
Can I run mobile Applications? No

* Huge Cost Involve as need to setup servers.

Yes Yes
Multi-location Operation possible? No

* Huge Cost involve to make it enabled.

Yes

* Enabled By Default.

Yes

* Enabled By Default.

Device Independent? Partial Yes

* Based on ERP Selection.

Yes Yes
Backup
Free from backup apprehension? No

* Need to buy hardware and also need to check periodical backup is taken or not.

No

* Need to buy extra service and also need to check periodical backup is taken or not.

Yes

* Replication + ongoing backup auto set.

Need any extra hardware for Backup? Yes Yes Yes
Cost
Upfront Cost Present? Yes Yes No
Need to buy OS License? Yes Yes

* Replication + ongoing backup auto set.

No
Need to buy Database License? Yes

* If you use community addition it will not give performance when data increases and Co current user Increases.

Yes

* If you use community addition it will not give performance when data increases and Co current user Increases.

No
Expenses? Server Hardware + Backup Hardware + Operating System + Database + Full ERP Cost Monthly Server Rental + Backup Service Rental + Full ERP Cost Monthly ERP Rental Only
Modular purchase possible? No Partial Yes

* Cost Involve

Yes
AMC Required? Yes Yes No
Is there any extra server Cost involve? Yes Yes No
Installation
Server Installation Required? Yes Yes No
OS Independent? Partial Yes

* It depends on ERP selection.

Yes Yes
Client Installation Needed? Partial Yes

* It depends on ERP selection.

No No
Auto update available? Partial Yes

* If you have purchased AMC than it will update periodically.

Partial Yes

* If you have purchased AMC than it will update periodically.

Partial Yes

* Update is ongoing and features increase day by day.

Miscellaneous
What if something happens to server? ERP Access Stopped ERP Access Stopped No effects as multiple Server running simultaneously
Work Without Internet? Yes No

* But runs on mobile data 3g or 4g.

No

* But runs on mobile data 3g or 4g.

What happened if something wrong with premises ? (e.g. Fire, Earthquake, Curfew) ERP Access Stopped ERP Access Stopped No effects as it is running from multi data center
If company grows, can ERP grows? Huge cost involve

* Need to buy new hardware, backup solution and setup again.

Need to increase Monthly Cost Buy more user license only
Customization Possible ? Yes Yes Yes
Security
Security Level? Low

* Access buy multiple employees as offline.

High High
The ERP Hub
TheERPHub ERP Solution No Yes Yes

As we all know the emerging market of cloud and saas-based solutions, Below are the comparison of OFFLINE / ONLINE / SAAS BASED ERP.

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