Top 10 SaaS Companies in Nepal
Software as a service (SaaS) is a popular model used for software distribution on the cloud within the tech sector. A third party service provider hosts the software on a cloud data centre. Customers access this service by logging in and opening their files using a web browser or an app. However, customers can usually only access this service via a subscription over a monthly or annual fee.
With the prominent rise of IT startups and software providers in Nepal, we're beginning to see companies setting themselves up for long term success even in Nepal. If you are a client looking for a service provider for your business or an IT student considering your future career options, it is helpful to know which companies are the standouts in the small, yet highly competitive IT market of Nepal. This is why we've compiled a list of the Top SaaS companies and startups in Nepal. But first, let's talk about SaaS and how it has developed over the world and in our nation.
SaaS around the world
Now you are aware of what SaaS is, can you think of any popular global SaaS examples? If not, don’t worry we have you covered. To name a few, the following are popular global SaaS companies: Zoom, Grammarly, Slack and Hubspot. Leading tech giants are using SaaS due to its reaped rewards. First of all, as it’s online all the software is updated via the central server and installation can be done anytime from anywhere. Due to the subscription money, it saves upfront costs. Likewise, software can be developed quickly or scaled due to clients demands.
What about SaaS companies in Nepal?
In Nepal, the technology sector is constantly growing, and more companies are establishing SaaS. We've seen more, and more, top software companies in Nepal invest into SaaS applications for both the enterprise and commercial level. Naturally, there's also been a higher local demand for SaaS applications for companies with key concerns in globalization, online applications and security.
In that regard, we've created a curated list of the Top software companies and their amazing SaaS products. These products speak volumes about the history of both the companies and their involvements when it comes to advancing the IT sector of the nation, and we're proud to be able to archive their accomplishments in our list.
So without further ado, we present you the following are top 10 SaaS companies and IT startups in Nepal:
Top 10 SaaS Companies in Nepal
1. Khalti
Quite notably one of the more well known SaaS products to have come out of Nepal; Khalti, launched in 2017, functions as a mobile wallet, payment gateway and service provider. Users of Khalti can pay for utility payments such as hotel bookings, flight tickets, cinema tickets, events, electricity, landline, internet and much more. Their goal is to make the lives of Nepalese more easier by allowing a system for a payment to be taken from offline to online.
2. Grepsr
Grepsr extract website data and turn it into a spreadsheet allowing your workflow to be simplified. They automate daily, weekly and monthly workflows. Likewise, they implement messages to allow projects to be tracked by allocating them with a ticket.
They also automatically send data for analysis preventing duplicate data and initiating consistency. Grepsr offers a built-in support network for clients. They offer three different price plans starter, monthly and enterprise.
3. Klientsoft
Klientsoft host a multitude of SaaS services ranging from mass mailing, attendance management systems, reporting, quotation software, takeaway restaurant management software, travel software (creating packages, devising reports and monitoring accounts), point of sales and bills.
4. Deltatechnepal
Delta tech-based in Biratnagar has a delta sales app. Which has been designed for their target demographic, field salesman. This app allows users to automate order taking, payment collections, tracking salesman, GPS, beat planning and reporting business expenses.
5. KrishiGuru
An android mobile app designed for Nepalese farmers which provides agricultural knowledge and allows them to connect with other farmers, market traders, agricultural experts, input suppliers and others working in the agricultural sector. They offer free content and a paid subscription service. Both offer regularly updated information on market prices of different crops, bank information, agricultural-related news, weather forecasts, videos and many more.
The paid service sends regular SMS texts with current farming information to users with an NCELL sim card. It also allows users to be in contact with agricultural experts, sending enquiries with a maximum response time of 24 hours.
6. NetTV
NetTV is a dedicated streaming service where subscription users can access live TV channels, movies, TV shows, music and on-demand services on their mobile or internet browser without any installation. Expect the finest streaming features like 4k support, multiscreen technology, live TV channels and more. The app is also integrated with dedicated gaming features with multiplayer and co-op gaming support.
7. Wowtime
Wowtime provides you with a Live TV and VOD(Video-on-demand) service integrated directly with Nepal Telecom. This allows users to directly access Live TV services, movies and VODs directly off Nepal Telecom’s services.
With WowTime, users can access over 130+ live tv channels, a huge catalogue of movies and videos and dedicated News stream directly off their mobile devices. WowTime is one of the top software companies in Nepal when it comes to streaming services and their ability to bring Nepal Telecom’s services is quite impressive.
8. Ekbana
Ekbana offers multiple SaaS products such as koklass, lumle and point Nemo. Koklass is a software which supports multi-city warehouse orders, handling and processing. It also monitors delivery and tracking of your products.
Lumle is a software using machine-based algorithms. Which allow to predict forecasts of future sales demands of clients. Finally, point Nemo is an app which allows spatial data analysis, on the go asset mapping, hazard mapping and is customised based on your business needs.
9. PIE
Pie is a dedicated HR and people management application provider based in Kathmandu, mostly known for their development of their HR application ‘PIE’. The software is designed to automate the entire HR process and has key points of customizability, automation and affordability. Pie’s HCM application aims to simply the entire HR process; from hiring to setting up payroll. Founded in 2013, Pie also provides their services in HR auditing, salary review, payroll system management and dedicated integration for their services.
10. ViberBanking
This is a software devised by F1soft which allows a messaging service between banks and their customers. It allows a chatbot interface to be built into Viber. Which allows banks to promote themselves and improve their customer service directly from personalised communication.
Summing up:
And that concludes our list of the **Top 10 SaaS companies in Nepal.**With Nepalese IT and SaaS companies entering the global market, we're only expecting this list to grow even more in the future. The current trending developments in the industry bode well in your favor if you're considering a career in web development or looking for options for your business operations.
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