hosted software

Definitions

Software applications that are installed, managed, and maintained on a remote server by a third-party provider rather than on the user's local hardware.

A service delivery model, often referred to as SaaS, where users access software functionality over the internet via a web browser.

Examples

Many small businesses prefer hosted software because it eliminates the need for maintaining expensive on-site servers.

The company transitioned from a legacy desktop application to a modern hosted software solution to improve remote accessibility.

Security updates and feature enhancements are automatically applied to the hosted software, ensuring all users are on the latest version.

Synonyms

SaaS cloud-based software web-based application on-demand software software as a service remote software managed application

Antonyms

on-premises software installed software desktop application local software self-hosted software offline software on-prem software