### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Articles [![SaaS Operations Management Software Ranked Based on G2 Reviews](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/saasops.jpg "SaaS Operations Management Software Ranked Based on G2 Reviews")](https://www.g2.com/articles/saas-operations-management-software-ranked-based-on-g2-reviews) [ ### SaaS Operations Management Software Ranked Based on G2 Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/articles/saas-operations-management-software-ranked-based-on-g2-reviews) As more organizations adopt SaaS software and replace their on-premises software, IT administrators can now manage SaaS users using SaaS operations (SaaSOps) management software. In this article, we will take a look at the best SaaSOps management applications from user reviews on G2 based on best value. [ ![Tian Lin](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tian Lin") TL ](https://learn.g2.com/author/tian-lin) by Tian Lin ## SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Glossary Terms [![Perpetual Licensing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI843_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bperpetual_licensing%5D_V1a.png "Perpetual Licensing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/perpetual-licensing-definition) [Perpetual Licensing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/perpetual-licensing-definition) Perpetual licensing is a traditional method of purchasing software by making upfront payments for the license. Learn about its benefits and applications. by Sagar Joshi [![Software as a Service (SaaS)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI543_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bsoftware_as_a_service%5D_V1a.png "Software as a Service (SaaS)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/software-as-a-service-saas-definition) [Software as a Service (SaaS)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/software-as-a-service-saas-definition) Software as a service (SaaS) is a cloud computing solution that lets people use cloud apps without installing additional programs. Learn how it works. by Sagar Joshi ## SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Discussions 0 Question on: VendorHawk [What is direct-to-vendor usage?](/discussions/our-product-6f6b4c6a-5cda-4879-bda2-5f719e1cd8e0) Our Product Our Vendor API integrations surface usage data directly from the source to provide you with the most accurate and detailed usage analysis for the product. Our usage reports are based on the user doing, or not doing, an activity that requires a paid license.  Answered: Bryan Blackburn on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/our-product-6f6b4c6a-5cda-4879-bda2-5f719e1cd8e0/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: VendorHawk [Can I track things that are not software?](/discussions/our-product) Our Product You can track virtually anything in VendorHawk by "creating a product." Track cost by users, licenses, flat rate, reports, contacts, storage, servers, processors, switches, hardware units, invoices, returns, transactions, hours. We’re called VendorHawk and not SaaSHawk because we have built our tool in a flexible way that allows you to track virtually anything. Answered: Bryan Blackburn on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/our-product/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: VendorHawk [What is Saas Vendor Management?](/discussions/who-we-are-and-what-we-do) Who We Are and What We Do SaaS Vendor Management (SVM) is an emerging category that VendorHawk is excited to pioneer, creating an effective way for you to make the most of your SaaS budget, uphold your standards of security and data privacy, and manage vendor licenses and renewals within a single, intuitive and insightful platform. Answered: Bryan Blackburn on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/who-we-are-and-what-we-do/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/saas-management-platforms-(smp)/resources?discussions_page=2) - [1](/categories/saas-management-platforms-(smp)/resources) - [2](/categories/saas-management-platforms-(smp)/resources?discussions_page=2) - 3 - [4](/categories/saas-management-platforms-(smp)/resources?discussions_page=4) - [5](/categories/saas-management-platforms-(smp)/resources?discussions_page=5) - [6](/categories/saas-management-platforms-(smp)/resources?discussions_page=6) - [7](/categories/saas-management-platforms-(smp)/resources?discussions_page=7) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/saas-management-platforms-(smp)/resources?discussions_page=4) ## SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for SaaS Management Platforms (SMP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report