
"Cloud Hosted" vs "Self Hosted" MIDAS booking system comparison
We offer two editions of our MIDAS web based room booking and resource scheduling software; a "self hosted" system and a "cloud hosted" system.Both our "self hosted" and "cloud hosted" editions essentially offer the same functionality, with the following minor exceptions:
- The adding of custom file attachment fields is not available in "Cloud Hosted" editions. [Why?]
- Single Sign-On (SSO) Active Directory support is not available to "Cloud Hosted" editions.
- The option for database backups to be stored on the server "Forever" is not available in "Cloud Hosted" editions. (Maximum retention is 30 days)
- Whilst a number of pre-built themes are available, it is not possible to customize these/create your own themes for "Cloud Hosted" editions.
- Language Packs cannot be modified in "Cloud Hosted" editions. (You can still modify a range of templates though)
- The ability to "Check for Updates" is not available in "Cloud Hosted" editions. (as updates are automatically applied for you!)
- The "Optimize Database" tool is not available in "Cloud Hosted" editions.
- Logging of API calls via our optional API addon is not available in "Cloud Hosted" editions.
- In order to ensure service quality for all cloud hosted customers, we rate-limit API connections to our servers.
- Server Information statistics are not available in "Cloud Hosted" editions.
- The number of email addresses that can be associated with each individual client is limited in "Cloud Hosted" editions. [Read More]
View complete pricing information for both editions of MIDAS.
If you're not sure which edition is right for you, why not talk to us - we'll be happy to advise further!
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