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About Shachi

We are a application service provider (ASP) who develops and provides Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or software-on-demand SaaS.

Why we launched Shachi AG?

We decided to launch Shachi AG because it is important to us to give as many people as possible access to the online marketplace, regardless of location, origin, industry, budget and free from any kind of discrimination. The road to a self-determined and independent entrepreneurial future is often paved with many obstacles. But access to the online market should not be one of them. That’s why we build SaaS and application service solutions where transaction fees are either passed on to the customer or are affordable for every client without hidden costs. This guarantees a reliable budget planning for our clients.

Our journey

We started in 2020 with the idea of developing apps and we quickly realized that app development is very expensive, and each app is built for only one customer. On that, our vision evolved to find solutions that help not just one customer, but as many as possible. We wanted a solution where we cover the development costs through transaction fees and thus keep the price low for our clients.

Our mission and vision

Our mission is to develop very good SaaS application service solutions that have no hidden costs and work so simply that they are used by as many entrepreneurs and customers worldwide as possible. We believe that our customers want a software that adapts to their business model and lifestyle and is flexible enough to be the right tool for every stage of your live. Whether you want to grow your business or need a time off. Whether you work from home or prefer to combine travel and work.

What is ASP?

An application service provider (ASP) is a company that delivers application functions and related services over a network to multiple customers using a rental or usage-based transaction pricing model. ASP is the delivery of standardized application software over the Internet at a usage-based transaction price. Application service delivery consists of a mix of service providers (web hosting and IT outsourcing), independent software vendors, and network/telecommunications providers.

What is SaaS?

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted and made available to end users over the Internet. In this model, an independent software vendor (ISV) contracts a third-party provider to host the application. SaaS is one of the three main categories of cloud computing, along with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). SaaS applications are used by a range of business and consumer users. Products range from personal entertainment like Netflix to advanced IT tools. Unlike IaaS and PaaS, SaaS products are often marketed to both B2B and B2C users.

How does software as a service work?

SaaS works through the cloud delivery model. A software provider will either host the application and related data using its own servers, databases, networking and computing resources, or it may be an ISV that contracts a cloud provider to host the application in the provider’s data center. The application will be accessible to any device with a network connection. SaaS applications are typically accessed via web browsers.

Why clients using Saas or Application Services?

Clients using SaaS or ASP applications are not tasked with the setup and maintenance of the software. Users simply pay per transaction or choose a subscription fee to gain access to the software, which is a ready-made solution.

SaaS architecture

SaaS applications and services typically use a multi-tenant approach, which means a single instance of the SaaS application will be running on the host servers, and that single instance will serve each subscribing customer or cloud tenant. The application will run on a single version and configuration across all customers, or tenants. Though different subscribing customers will run on the same cloud instance with a common infrastructure and platform, the data from different customers will still be segregated.

The typical multi-tenant architecture of SaaS applications means the cloud service provider can manage maintenance, updates and bug fixes faster, easier and more efficiently. Rather than having to implement changes in multiple instances, engineers can make necessary changes for all customers by maintaining the one, shared instance.

Furthermore, multi-tenancy allows a greater pool of resources to be available to a larger group of people, without compromising important cloud functions such as security, speed and privacy.

What is software-on-demand SaaS model?

In the software-on-demand SaaS model, the provider gives customers network-based access to a single copy of an application that the provider created specifically for SaaS distribution. The application’s source code is the same for all customers, and when new features or functionalities are released, they are rolled out to all customers. Depending on the service-level agreement (SLA), the customer’s data for each model may be stored locally, in the cloud or both locally and in the cloud.

What are the advantages of SaaS?

SaaS removes the need for clients to install and run applications on their own computers or in their own data centers. This eliminates the expense of hardware acquisition, provisioning, and maintenance, as well as software licensing, installation, and support.

Other benefits of the SaaS model include:

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Flexible payments

Rather than developing expensive individual solutions, customers subscribe to a SaaS model, ideally based on transactions to avoid recurring costs in case the software is only required from time to time.
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Scalable usage

Cloud services like SaaS offer high Vertical scalability, which gives customers the option to access more or fewer services or features on demand.
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Automatic updates

Rather than maintaining and updating the software, customers can rely on a SaaS provider to automatically perform updates and patch management.
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Accessibility and persistence

Since SaaS vendors deliver applications over the internet, users can access them from any internet-enabled device and location.
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Customization

SaaS applications are often customizable and can be integrated with other business applications.

SaaS products may be primarily marketed to B2B, B2C markets or both. Shachi AG is clearly focusing on the B2C market.

Shachi AG pricing models for SaaS:

Generally, using a SaaS product is more cost-effective than a traditional software license for enterprise software, as setup and installation onto hardware are not necessary.

Examples of popular SaaS products include:

  • Salesforce
  • Google Workspace-Anwendungen
  • Microsoft 365
  • HubSpot
  • Trello
  • Netflix
  • Zoom
  • Zendesk
  • DocuSign
  • Slack
  • Adobe Kreativ-Wolke
  • Shopify
  • Mailchimp

This are possible pricing models for our products

Free, or ad-based
A service may be free for users, with Shachi AG generating revenue through selling advertisement space. In this model, there is typically an option to upgrade to a paid tier that doesn’t include intrusive ads.
Flat rate
Customers are granted access to the software’s full suite of features for a fixed monthly or annual subscription fee.
Per user
Pricing is determined by how many people will be using the service for each subscription. There is a fixed price for every user.

Freemium

The service will be generally free to use with an entry-level tier. However, there will typically be functional restrictions in place that are designed to upsell customers to a paid tier.
Feature-based tiers
Price tiers are determined by the amount of features the subscriber seeks. In this model, reduced versions of the software with limited features are available for a lower price than the maximum functionality tier. Additional feature tiers in between the minimum and maximum functionality tiers may also exist.