--- title: CloudSmart Managed SaaS description: "For a consulting partner, a managed SaaS (Software as a Service) isn't just \"another tool\"—it’s a force multiplier." --- [![CloudSmart logo](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/FullColor250.png)](https://www.cloudsmart.global?hsLang=en) - [SOLUTIONS](https://www.cloudsmart.global/solutions?hsLang=en) - [AWS Marketplace Onboarding](https://www.cloudsmart.global/solutions/aws-marketplace-onboarding?hsLang=en) - [AWS Marketplace GTM Enablement](https://www.cloudsmart.global/solutions/aws-marketplace-gtm-enablement?hsLang=en) - [AWS Co-sell Strategy](https://www.cloudsmart.global/solutions/aws-marketplace-co-sell-strategy?hsLang=en) - [AWS Well-architected Reviews](https://www.cloudsmart.global/solutions/aws-well-architected-reviews?hsLang=en) - [PRODUCTS](https://www.cloudsmart.global/products?hsLang=en) - [AWS Marketplace Analytics - CloudSmart Insights](https://www.cloudsmart.global/products/cloudsmart-insights?hsLang=en) - [CloudSmart Storefront](https://www.cloudsmart.global/products/storefront?hsLang=en) - [CloudSmart Managed SaaS](https://www.cloudsmart.global/products/managed-saas) - [AWS](https://www.cloudsmart.global/aws?hsLang=en) - [EdTech Engagement Initiative](https://www.cloudsmart.global/aws/edtech-engagement-initiative?hsLang=en) - [European Sovereign Cloud Acclerator](https://www.cloudsmart.global/aws/european-sovereign-cloud-accelerator?hsLang=en) - [INDUSTRIES](https://www.cloudsmart.global/industries?hsLang=en) - [EdTech](https://www.cloudsmart.global/industries/edtech?hsLang=en) - [GovTech](https://www.cloudsmart.global/industries/govtech?hsLang=en) - [DefenseTech](https://www.cloudsmart.global/industries/defensetech?hsLang=en) - [CUSTOMER SUCCESS](https://www.cloudsmart.global/customersuccess?hsLang=en) - [Customer Stories](https://www.cloudsmart.global/customersuccess?hsLang=en) - [Resources](https://www.cloudsmart.global/resources?hsLang=en) [CONTACT](https://www.cloudsmart.global/contact?hsLang=en) # SaaS-enabled consulting with the CloudSmart Managed SaaS Transforming the traditional consulting model [VIEW ON AWS MARKETPLACE](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-2pytus72jnwck?sr=0-2&ref_=beagle&applicationId=AWSMPContessa) ## CloudSmart Storefront features As a consulting organization building, maintaining, and scaling a SaaS may not be your core business. It might seem counterintuitive to add software to a service-based business, but for a consulting partner, a managed SaaS (Software as a Service) isn't just "another tool"—it’s a force multiplier. Think of it as moving from selling "hours" to selling "outcomes." Here is how a managed SaaS can transform a traditional consulting model: - #### Recurring revenue - #### Standardize IP - #### Upsell - #### Operational efficiency ### Creating "sticky" recurring revenue Traditional consulting is often "project-based," leading to a feast-or-feast cycle. Once the project ends, the revenue stops. **The Shift:** By bundling a managed SaaS, you provide the platform where your advice lives. **The Result: You transition from a one-time $50k project to a $50k project plus a $2k/month managed service fee. It keeps you in the client’s budget long-term.** ### Standardizing your intellectual property (IP) If you’re a consultant, your value is in your methodology. Without software, that methodology lives in slide decks and spreadsheets that get lost in a drawer. **The Shift:** Use a SaaS platform to bake your process into a digital workflow. **The Result: You aren't just telling them what to do; you are providing the engine that helps them do it. This makes your "secret sauce" tangible and harder to replace.** ### Data-driven upselling Consultants often struggle to prove the ongoing value of their work after the initial engagement. **The Shift:** A managed SaaS provides real-time analytics and dashboards. **The Result:** **You can see when a client’s performance dips or when they aren’t using a specific feature. This gives you a "warm lead" to reach out and offer more consulting hours to fix the specific problem the data revealed.** ### Operational efficiency Managing clients via email and disconnected PowerPoints is a manual nightmare. **The Shift:** A managed SaaS acts as a "single source of truth" for both the consultant and the client. **The Result: You spend less time on administrative updates and more time on high-value strategic advice.** ## CloudSmart Pricing #### Startup ## $5,000/year Flat fee for less than 10 users Get started with essential CloudSmart Insights features --- - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) AWS Marketplace analytics & dashboards - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) Sales forecasting & benchmarking - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) Cost and savings analyzer (Preceptor) [TRY FOR FREE](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/procurement?productId=4232df4c-8e0d-4077-af0c-8f0b3b661726&sellerId=298cc85d-83b7-429d-87d7-b37558f4b863&sellerId=298cc85d-83b7-429d-87d7-b37558f4b863&isBuyWithAWS=true&&sourceURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cloudsmart.global%2Faws%2F) #### Standard ## $25,000/year Essential CloudSmart Insights features - user-friendly dashboard for AWS Marketplace and more --- - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) AWS Marketplace analytics & dashboards - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) Sales forecasting & benchmarking - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) Cost and savings analyzer (Preceptor) [TRY FOR FREE](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/procurement?productId=4232df4c-8e0d-4077-af0c-8f0b3b661726&sellerId=298cc85d-83b7-429d-87d7-b37558f4b863&sellerId=298cc85d-83b7-429d-87d7-b37558f4b863&isBuyWithAWS=true&&sourceURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cloudsmart.global%2Faws%2F) Most popular #### Onboarding or Co-sell ## $30,000/year CloudSmart Insights + support: Onboarding for new AWS sellers Co-sell acceleration for existing AWS partners --- - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) AWS Marketplace analytics & dashboards - 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![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) AWS Marketplace analytics & dashboards - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) Sales forecasting & benchmarking - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) Cost and savings analyzer (Preceptor) - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) HubSpot/Salesforce CRM integration (Connect) - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) Private offers & "Buy with AWS" automation - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) APN co-sell readiness & GTM advisory - ![CloudSmart feature checkmark](https://www.cloudsmart.global/hubfs/CloudSmart%20feature%20checkmark.png) Onboarding/listing optimization - 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