Source-available solutions generally provide significantly more control compared to traditional SaaS offerings, making them ideal for organizations with specific customization and governance requirements.

Source-available advantages:

• Full access to source code allows businesses to modify and extend software functionality
• Complete control over data processing, storage, and infrastructure deployment
• Ability to audit code for security vulnerabilities and compliance requirements
• Freedom to integrate with existing systems and customize workflows

SaaS limitations:

• Typically closed systems with limited customization options
• Restricted access to underlying data processing logic and algorithms
• Limited integration capabilities compared to source-available solutions
• Potential vendor lock-in with proprietary data formats and APIs

Balance considerations:

• Source-available platforms like Snowplow offer flexibility with structured vendor support
• SaaS solutions provide simplicity but may not meet complex enterprise requirements
• Organizations can choose based on their specific control, customization, and support needs