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Claudeforce, Replit, and Lovable offer varied AI CRM tools in beta tests
Three AI tools—Claudeforce, Replit, and Lovable—were tested on the same Salesforce organization to evaluate their capabilities in a headless CRM setup, according to saastr.com.
17 Oct, 12:05 am IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Most buyers prefer usage-based pricing for AI agents over per-seat models
G2’s 2026 AI Agents Insight Report surveyed 1,019 B2B decision-makers in July 2026 and found that only 9% of buyers consider per-seat pricing the fairest model for AI agent software.
16 Oct, 10:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Shopify to launch Shop Pay in India by early 2027
Shopify plans to introduce its accelerated checkout service, Shop Pay, in India by the first quarter of 2027, according to inc42.com.
16 Oct, 10:05 am IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Figma launches markdown editor and new AI features at Config event in India
Design platform Figma introduced a Markdown-based editor called Figma Specs and new AI-driven features at its first Config event in India.
15 Oct, 12:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Ask customers what it takes to switch vendors, says SaaStr expert
Sales experts at SaaStr emphasize a simple but overlooked question that can help vendors win customers from competitors: "What would it take for you to move over to us?
15 Oct, 12:05 am IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Three key criteria for hiring your first VP of sales in SaaS
Hiring the first VP of Sales is a critical step for SaaS startups aiming to scale.
14 Oct, 08:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Top nine sponsors at SaaStr AI Annual 2026 generated 8,609 leads
The top nine sponsors at SaaStr AI Annual 2026 collectively generated 8,609 leads, averaging 957 leads each, the event organizer SaaStr reported.
14 Oct, 06:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Zoho Books launches automated TDS 26AS reconciliation extension
Zoho Books has introduced the TDS 26AS Reconciliation extension to automate the reconciliation process between 26AS/Form 168 and company books, aiming to s…
14 Oct, 02:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
RevRag.AI raises $2.5 million to build AI relationship managers
Fintech SaaS startup RevRag.AI has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Accion Ventures to accelerate product development and expand into the US market, according to inc42.com.
14 Oct, 10:05 am IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Freshworks to acquire Torii to enhance AI spend governance
Freshworks, a Nasdaq-listed SaaS company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Torii, a SaaS management platform, to expand its AI and software spend governance capabilities.
14 Oct, 12:05 am IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaS execs must do their own work to avoid failure, says Jason Lemkin
Jason Lemkin, founder of SaaStr, emphasized on October 5 that SaaS executives such as CROs, CMOs, CCOs, and CTOs must actively perform their core job functions themselves to succeed.
13 Oct, 10:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Zoho Cliq launches Vibe code to automate workflows with AI prompts
Zoho has introduced Vibe code, a new feature within its Cliq developer platform that enables users to create automations by describing their needs in plain language.
13 Oct, 08:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 1 min
Profit.co launches extension syncing Zoho CRM sales data to OKRs
Profit.co has introduced a new extension for Zoho CRM that automatically syncs sales data to its OKR (Objectives and Key Results) platform, enabling real-t…
13 Oct, 08:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
How startups can manage long SaaS sales cycles of 7-8 months
Startups facing SaaS sales cycles lasting seven to eight months can shorten them by hiring experienced sales leaders, according to advice shared on SaaStr.
13 Oct, 06:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr releases updated AI agent playbook with $4.8M pipeline impact
SaaStr published its October 2026 edition of the AI Agent Playbook for go-to-market (GTM) strategies, detailing insights from running 21 AI agents alongside three humans in production.
13 Oct, 12:05 am IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
AI agent selects Render as preferred hosting platform over Railway and Vercel
An AI agent used by SaaStr AI Connect recommended Render as the top choice for hosting its app, surpassing competitors Railway and Vercel.
12 Oct, 08:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Jason Lemkin stresses hiring experience for great VP of Sales
Jason Lemkin, founder of SaaStr, emphasized the importance of recruiting and managing a small sales team as the key step to becoming a great VP of Sales.
12 Oct, 05:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Bigin launches automated sequences and Apple AI integration in Q3 update
Bigin, the CRM platform by Zoho, introduced automated Sequences and enhanced Apple ecosystem integration in its Q3 2026 update.
12 Oct, 05:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Postgres performance issues linked to storage, benchmark shows
At POSETTE 2026, Sai Srirampur presented findings that storage performance, not PostgreSQL itself, often causes slowdowns in large-scale deployments.
12 Oct, 05:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
MongoDB CEO challenges views on CRO moving to competitor
Dev Ittycheria, recently appointed CEO of MongoDB, disputed a common perception about chief revenue officers (CROs) moving to direct competitors during a discussion on the 20VC podcast this week.
11 Oct, 09:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr advises when and how to hire your first VP of Sales
SaaStr outlined key advice for founders on hiring their first VP of Sales, emphasizing timing and experience.
11 Oct, 03:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Atlassian integrates AI across 20+ apps, nearly dropped chat feature
Atlassian has integrated AI capabilities into more than 20 of its applications, with over 5 million users regularly engaging with these features, the company revealed at SaaStr.
10 Oct, 09:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Struggling VPs of sales often blame product and overpromise pipeline
A recent analysis on SaaStr highlights common pitfalls among struggling Vice Presidents of Sales, noting that many begin to blame the product or marketing teams for poor results.
10 Oct, 05:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Remote launches AI-powered payroll platform with $300M ARR
Remote, a seven-year-old Amsterdam-based global payroll platform, announced its AI-powered payroll system has surpassed $300 million in annual recurring re…
10 Oct, 05:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Using AI SDRs without human sales motion leads to failure, says SaaStr
SaaStr warns that deploying AI sales development representatives (SDRs) before establishing a functioning human SDR process is a critical mistake that can undermine AI efforts.
09 Oct, 05:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
OpenAI nears $70 billion annual run rate with rapid enterprise growth
OpenAI's annualized revenue is approaching $70 billion, marking an increase of more than 70% since July, according to saastr.com.
08 Oct, 11:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 1 min
Many startups hire CROs who lack recent personal sales experience
Many startup founders make the mistake of hiring a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) or VP of Sales who has extensive management experience but is no longer actively selling themselves.
08 Oct, 07:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr advises on hiring first sales rep for early-stage startups
SaaStr published guidance on what to look for when hiring the very first sales representative for an early-stage startup.
08 Oct, 05:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Zoho Recruit updates streamline hiring with LinkedIn and SEEK integration
Zoho Recruit has introduced nine new updates this hiring season to enhance recruitment workflows, including LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect (RSC) integra…
08 Oct, 03:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr AI builds custom AI ABM tool alongside vendor platforms
SaaStr AI, a user of multiple AI-powered outbound sales tools, has developed its own AI account-based marketing (ABM) tool to complement existing vendor platforms.
07 Oct, 09:30 pm IST