If a software product is offered as Hybrid SaaS[1] or Hybrid Cloud,[2] it means that it combines elements of both Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and on-premises software deployment models.
In the case of a hybrid model, the software product offers a combination of cloud-based SaaS functionality and on-premises capabilities.
It allows organizations to deploy the software partly in the cloud, and partly on their local infrastructure or inside their Virtual Private Cloud depending on their specific requirements and preferences.
For example: By offering a Hybrid SaaS model,[3] software vendors aim to provide flexibility and cater to a wider range of customer needs, allowing them to balance cloud-based convenience and on-premises control.
Hybrid SaaS primarily refers to a software deployment model combining on-premises and cloud-based components, while hybrid cloud refers to the integration and utilization of both private and public cloud environments, encompassing infrastructure and services beyond just software applications.