QAComplete is shipped both as the Software as a Service solution and the standalone on-premises installation package. These two QAComplete versions have much in common, except for the general idea and several specific features.
This topic describes the main differences between the on-premises and SaaS versions of QAComplete, so you can decide which version suits you best.
Software as a Service
The Software as a Service solution is a cloud version of QAComplete, located on https://login.qacomplete.smartbear.com/. Its primary features are:
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Requires no investment in hardware.
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Requires no specific IT resources. The only thing you need for working with QAComplete is a computer with one of the recommended browsers installed and the Internet connection.
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Requires no investment in the IT team from your side.
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Updates are seamless and require no effort on your side. They are scheduled regularly, and you get access to new features as soon as they become available.
On-premises
The self-hosted on-premises QAComplete version provides you with access to additional features. The main differences from the SaaS solution are:
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Requires your own server, both on the hardware and software sides.
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Requires management by your IT team.
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Supports the Active Directory integration.
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Supports custom dashboards, report templates, and report scheduling.
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Supports licensing management.
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Supports custom fields with values based on SQL queries and sublists.
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Updates require downloading of the update package and some actions from your side.
To learn more about specific on-premises features, please see the corresponding section of the QAComplete documentation.