SaaS Platform
6 articles in this category.
Build vs. License: When a SaaS Platform Starter Beats Starting from Scratch
If you're building a new SaaS in 2026, starting from a licensed platform is almost always the right move. We explain the exceptions.
Security Baked In: The OWASP Top 10 Checklist Every SaaS Needs
A practical walkthrough of the OWASP Top 10 as it actually shows up in a modern SaaS — what to fix on day one, what to fix before you scale.
The True Cost of DIY SaaS Infrastructure
The real cost of building your own SaaS foundation isn't hosting; it's the months you spend not shipping product. We do the math.
Auth, Billing, RBAC: The 3 Hardest SaaS Foundations (and How to Skip Them)
Auth, billing, and RBAC are the three systems most SaaS founders underestimate — and the three that punish shortcuts the hardest. Here's what it takes to build them right (and when not to).
Multi-Tenancy Done Right: The Architecture Decisions That Matter
Multi-tenancy feels simple in diagrams and vicious in production. These are the architecture choices that decide whether it stays manageable at 10, 100, or 10,000 customers.
AWS CDK vs Terraform for SaaS: A Pragmatic Comparison
Choosing between AWS CDK and Terraform for a SaaS shapes every boundary you'll work around for years. Here's how we picked.