AI Generated Apps vs SaaS: Which Moats Still Work in 2026

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DNSimple founder Anthony Eden looks at which SaaS defenses hold up now that people can generate one-off apps with AI. He argues that features, integrations and switching costs protect less than they used to, while collaboration, network effects, regulated markets, operational excellence and capital-heavy infrastructure still matter. He draws on 16 years of competing with both cloud giants and small startups.