The global SaaS market is valued at USD 310–330 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 600–650 billion by 2030, expanding at a 12–14% CAGR. Growth is fueled by AI-native applications, enterprise cloud adoption, vertical SaaS innovation, and subscription-based software becoming the default enterprise model.
As competition intensifies and buying committees grow more complex, SaaS vendors are shifting demand generation investments toward intent-driven engagement, account-based marketing (ABM), product-led growth (PLG), AI-powered personalization, and first-party data strategies.
This report delivers actionable benchmarks on marketing spend, budget allocation patterns, GTM strategies, and investment trends that help SaaS leaders improve acquisition efficiency, accelerate revenue growth, and maximize marketing ROI.
Table of Contents:
- Executive Key Findings & 2026 Outlook
- Market Context & Strategic Importance
- Global SaaS Market Snapshot
- SaaS Demand Generation Spend Overview
- Marketing Budget Allocation Trends
- Go-to-Market (GTM) & Demand Generation Strategies
- Benchmarking by Company Size & Growth Stage
- Regional Benchmark Insights (U.S. Focus)
- Competitive Landscape & Leading SaaS Vendors
- Emerging Trends Shaping Marketing Investment
- Strategic Takeaways & Budget Planning Benchmarks