Moat Classification
Five real SaaS moat types
Network effects are earned, not declared
Network Effects
Each new user increases value for existing users
01
Data Lock-in
Depth of data makes migration painful and reports irreplaceable
02
Workflow Embed
Product is woven into daily operating rhythm — habit, not choice
03
Ecosystem Moat
Third-party integrations and interoperability build switching cost
04
Brand & Trust Moat
Credibility and reliability create buyer confidence competitors can't replicate
05
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