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SaaS Development: Multi-Tenant Architecture Guide

Build scalable SaaS applications. Multi-tenancy patterns, billing integration, and SaaS best practices.

Rottawhite Team14 min readJanuary 29, 2025

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SaaS Architecture

Software as a Service requires unique architectural considerations.

Multi-Tenancy Models

Shared Database

Row-level isolation

Cost-effective

Complex queries

Separate Schemas

Better isolation

Moderate cost

Easier customization

Separate Databases

Maximum isolation

Higher cost

Full customization

Key Components

Authentication (Auth0, Clerk)

Billing (Stripe)

Analytics

Admin dashboard

Best Practices

Design for scale

Security first

Feature flags

Usage monitoring

Self-service onboarding

Conclusion

Successful SaaS requires careful architecture and operational excellence.

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