SaaS Development
SaaS Is Different
Building a SaaS platform isn't the same as building a web app. Multi-tenancy, subscription management, usage-based billing, team permissions, SSO integration—these aren't features you bolt on later. They need to be architected from day one.
We've built SaaS platforms that grew from MVP to thousands of paying customers. We've seen the scaling challenges, the billing edge cases, the support tickets that pile up when permissions go wrong.
The difference between a SaaS that scales and one that doesn't is in the architecture decisions made before the first user signs up.
We're more confident than ever that we can support our growing user base because of the foundation ClearSummit built for us. The code base is clean.
SaaS Platforms We've Built
From MVP to scale
RealKey
FinTech SaaS for mortgage processing. Multi-tenant architecture, document workflows, enterprise security requirements.
UltraPress
E-commerce design tool SaaS. Complex product customization with subscription billing and team features.
B2B Platforms
Enterprise SaaS applications with SSO, audit logging, and compliance requirements for regulated industries.
Multi-Tenant Design
Multi-tenancy done right from day one.
Shared database with tenant columns? Separate schemas? Separate databases? The right answer depends on your compliance requirements, scale expectations, and cost constraints.
We've built all three. We'll recommend the architecture that fits your product's trajectory, not the one that's easiest to implement today.
Subscription Management
Billing edge cases will find you.
Prorations, refunds, failed payments, plan changes mid-cycle, usage overages, annual vs. monthly, team seats vs. usage-based—billing gets complex fast.
We integrate with Stripe and architect the billing logic to handle the edge cases before they become support tickets.
ClearSummit developed an effective platform that continues to attract and satisfy users. They had a thorough understanding of our needs and were able to provide top-notch solutions.
How We Work
Validate the Model
Before building, we validate your SaaS model. Pricing strategy, tenant isolation requirements, compliance needs, scale expectations. The architecture depends on where you're going.
Core Platform First
Authentication, multi-tenancy, billing integration, admin dashboard. We build the SaaS infrastructure before the product features so you're not retrofitting later.
Iterative Features
2-week sprints adding product features on top of the solid SaaS foundation. You see working software, test with real tenants, and steer the product.
Launch & Scale
We handle deployment, monitoring, and the scaling challenges that come with growth. Then we stick around for the enterprise features your biggest customers will demand.
Our Stack
SaaS Technologies
Proven tools for multi-tenant platforms.
Is This Right for You?
We're a good fit if: You're building a multi-tenant SaaS platform. You need subscription billing that handles real-world complexity. You want architecture that scales to enterprise customers.
We're not a good fit if: You're building a simple single-tenant app. You need no-code tools (try Bubble). You want the cheapest MVP possible.
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Let's Build Your SaaS
Tell us about your SaaS idea. We'll give you an honest assessment of architecture, timeline, and what it takes to build a platform that scales.