SaaS or Self-Hosting? What I Would Actually Use?

Since 2011 I've been developing digital signage software, today mostly open source, and I co-own a company that sells both: SaaS licenses and self-hosting support. No hidden agenda here, just 15+ years of watching what actually happens when businesses choose one over the other. When SaaS makes sense If you're running a handful of screens for a short-term campaign, or you just need something up and running today without touching a server, SaaS is the honest answer. Low upfront cost, automatic upd