"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.

Our "self-hosted" (on-premises) edition allows you to download, install, and run MIDAS locally from your own network/server. Be sure to check out the Server requirements for this edition of our booking system.

If you do not wish to download, install, and run MIDAS on your own infrastructure, or do not have the necessary infrastructure/knowledge to facilitate this, we offer a "cloud-hosted" edition. A "cloud-hosted" MIDAS system runs on our infrastructure, ready for you to use "out of the box" and is accessible though you own dedicated MIDAS subdomain, i.e. https://your_organization.mid.as

Feature Comparison

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?]
• Active Directory Single Sign-On (SSO) support is not available in "Cloud-Hosted" editions (SAML SSO integration is however available in both 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 add-on is not available in "Cloud-Hosted" editions.
• In order to ensure service quality for all cloud-hosted customers, we rate-limit API requests 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]

Pricing Comparison

We offer different pricing models depending upon the edition chosen.

• Our cloud-hosted edition is subscription based, and is available on either a 'per month' or an 'annual subscription'. An annual subscription works out more cost effective over the course of a year than subscribing month to month.
• Our self-hosted edition is a 'perpetual' software license (one time payment). A support subscription is also offered with self-hosted editions annually, but this is entirely optional.

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!