The SaaSpocalypse will be selective
Every AI lab telling you software is about to write itself runs its company on Slack. These are the people closest to the frontier. They say agents will soon build anything you can describe. And yet they haven’t replaced their own chat app. Or their CRM. Or their payroll. If “just build it yourself” made […] The post The SaaSpocalypse will be selective appeared first on e27 .
The notion that artificial intelligence will spell the end for every software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider is an oversimplification, according to industry insiders. While AI holds the potential to automate certain tasks, it's unlikely to completely disrupt the SaaS landscape. Many companies, particularly those at the forefront of AI development, still rely on existing tools such as Slack, CRM systems, and payroll software.
The process of building comprehensive in-house solutions for these core functions is proving to be more complex and time-consuming than anticipated. Rather than companies spinning up entirely new software stacks, the reality is a gradual integration of AI capabilities into existing platforms. This selective "SaaSpocalypse" presents opportunities and threats to SaaS businesses.
On one hand, AI-driven features can provide a competitive edge, but on the other hand, incumbents are increasingly able to absorb these capabilities quickly, leaving little room for startups to differentiate themselves. The true test will be for SaaS companies to identify their unique value proposition and focus on areas where they can offer exceptional reliability, trust, and indispensable functionality.
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