Playground Inc. Officially Releases Contract-based SaaS Service 'Playground SaaS'
Playground Inc. has launched 'Playground SaaS,' a fully customized contract-based SaaS for SMEs. With a structure of 300,000 JPY upfront and 50,000 JPY monthly, it provides purpose-built systems tailored to business workflows.
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Playground Inc. (HQ: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroki Umaya) has officially released 'Playground SaaS,' a fully customized contract-based SaaS service designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The service offers fully tailored systems, designing 100% of the workflow, forms, and data structures to fit the client's needs, starting at 300,000 JPY upfront and 50,000 JPY/month (excluding tax). By distributing high initial costs of traditional bespoke development into monthly fees, the service removes common barriers for SMEs adopting digital systems.
## Background: 'Three Walls' to SME System Adoption
As interest in operational efficiency rises, many workplaces face severe challenges:
1. Limits of Excel management (siloed processes, version confusion)
2. Misalignment with off-the-shelf SaaS (paying for unwanted features)
3. High costs of custom development (millions or tens of millions of JPY in upfront investment)
'Playground SaaS' resolves these with a simple fixed-monthly-fee structure.
## Service Features
- Full custom design: Tailored workflows built for your company.
- No additional cost for feature updates: Requests during the contract term are covered.
- Modern cloud architecture: Built on Google Cloud / Firebase, mobile-ready.
- Maintenance included: Full-service server management, security updates, and backups provided.
## Pricing (STANDARD PLAN)
- Initial cost: 300,000 JPY (excl. tax)
- Monthly fee: From 50,000 JPY (excl. tax, includes 50 accounts)
- Minimum contract: 12 months
Going forward, Playground plans to register as an IT implementation subsidy provider and expand partnerships with professional service firms to strengthen SME digital transformation (DX) support.
The service offers fully tailored systems, designing 100% of the workflow, forms, and data structures to fit the client's needs, starting at 300,000 JPY upfront and 50,000 JPY/month (excluding tax). By distributing high initial costs of traditional bespoke development into monthly fees, the service removes common barriers for SMEs adopting digital systems.
## Background: 'Three Walls' to SME System Adoption
As interest in operational efficiency rises, many workplaces face severe challenges:
1. Limits of Excel management (siloed processes, version confusion)
2. Misalignment with off-the-shelf SaaS (paying for unwanted features)
3. High costs of custom development (millions or tens of millions of JPY in upfront investment)
'Playground SaaS' resolves these with a simple fixed-monthly-fee structure.
## Service Features
- Full custom design: Tailored workflows built for your company.
- No additional cost for feature updates: Requests during the contract term are covered.
- Modern cloud architecture: Built on Google Cloud / Firebase, mobile-ready.
- Maintenance included: Full-service server management, security updates, and backups provided.
## Pricing (STANDARD PLAN)
- Initial cost: 300,000 JPY (excl. tax)
- Monthly fee: From 50,000 JPY (excl. tax, includes 50 accounts)
- Minimum contract: 12 months
Going forward, Playground plans to register as an IT implementation subsidy provider and expand partnerships with professional service firms to strengthen SME digital transformation (DX) support.
FAQ
What kind of SMEs is Playground SaaS suitable for?
It is ideal for companies that feel their Excel-based management has reached its limits, or those that cannot improve operational efficiency due to a poor fit with off-the-shelf SaaS.
What is included in the monthly fee?
The monthly fee includes server management, security updates, backup/operational maintenance, as well as costs for functional improvements and additional development during the contract period.
Is there a minimum contract period?
The minimum contract period is 12 months. After the 13th month, you can terminate with a 2-month notice.