Why BlackLine: Low Upfront Investment
There are several aspects to purchasing BlackLine’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application that help you minimize your upfront investment. SaaS is typically licensed based on a per-user, per-month cost. This allows companies to pay only for what they need, when they need it and prove the value of a given product before they expand their usage.
In contrast, in-house software licenses usually require a much longer contract term for a lot more users, regardless of how long it takes to get the software up and running. If the in-house software doesn’t deliver the promised benefits and functionality, a company has little recourse in recouping their upfront investment. It’s prudent, therefore, to minimize upfront investments until it’s shown that the software lives up to its sales hype.
In-house software also potentially requires additional hardware and software licenses. When purchasing hardware for an in-house system, it is necessary to take into consideration the number of users accessing the system for the number of servers, firewalls, load balancing hardware, and backup and disaster recovery hardware needs. Additional software licenses may include database server licensing, virus detection software and other tools necessary for ongoing maintenance. Since SaaS is provided as a hosted service, all of these costs are built into the per-user price.
Finally, minimal IT involvement in the initial implementation and with ongoing support can reduce your costs. BlackLine’s SaaS model allows you to prove the value we provide before you invest time and money into a long-term commitment.
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