Despite the heightened attention given to SaaS applications (software-as-a-service apps) as a result of mass publicity and advertising campaigns from SaaS vendors, our customer base continues to grow because not everyone likes the SaaS model. Below are excerpts from the “Frequently Asked Questions” on our website:
What can HRnetSource do that a SaaS solution can’t?
An analyst once compared a SaaS solution to an apartment building, where people rent units to live in. A SaaS HRIS user is renting a unit: you store your employee data in one of the units, you pay monthly or annual storage fees, and you cannot change walls, or add windows to your unit. You don’t have to worry about maintenance and updates, the building managers take care of that and that has been factored in your monthly rent. Note that you still have to do your own “move-in” (load your employee data) and day-to-day clean-up, especially of the bathroom and kitchen (maintain the accuracy of your data).
With HRnetSource, you own your own data. You have full control and can take advantage of the system’s flexibility. You can customize the database structure to fit your needs. You purchase a license to use the system for as long as it meets your needs (that can mean years!). And once your license has been fully paid, you don’t pay anything more. You are not a renter. You are an owner.
Can I make monthly payments, like users of SaaS solutions do?
Yes, the licensing fee can be structured into monthly payments, until the system is fully paid. One major difference between HRnetSource and a typical SaaS solution is how long you have to make your monthly payments. With HRnetSource, it’s installments that end when the system is paid in full. With a SaaS solution, it’s a subscription model. You subscribe to the service my paying monthly fees forever.
My budget is limited. Can I start with the core HRIS, then add more later?
Yes, HRnetSource is scalable. You start with the HRSourc core database and can choose to stop there. Or, as your needs grow and change, you can add the other products such as SelfSource for employee/manager self-service and the Online Employment Application module.