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SaaS is not dying, but buyers can build or outsource simpler alternatives

April 6, 2026r/SaaS

In r/SaaS, a high-engagement debate argues SaaS demand persists because most buyers prefer paying, while others claim renewals and AI plus outsourcing make internal builds viable for simpler needs, pressuring pricing and retention.

SaaS is not dying
99% of people aren’t going to create their own programs, websites, apps, AI. They prefer to just buy it.
what happens when you come to renew a CRM contract (or whatever product) and they hit you with the standard X% increase, when you can build or hire someone to build your own internal crm at a fraction of the cost
They are getting killed by ACV decreases, NRR stalls, and more.
most people don’t use even 5% of the functionality of Salesforce. An outsourced shop could build what most users need in an afternoon.
r/SaaS
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