Hands-on reviews. Ranks are never for sale.
Nine tools worth your time, in every software category.
Hands-on rankings of business software for HR, sales, marketing, commerce and more. Every list stops at nine, so you compare the best instead of scrolling through fifty.
- software categories
- 9
- ranked lists
- 81
- tools per list, never more
- 9
Categories
Explore by category
Pick a category to see its nine lists. Each one ranks exactly nine tools.
Top lists in HR
Tools for managing people: time off, attendance, payroll, hiring and performance.
Top lists in Sales
Tools that help sales teams find leads, manage deals and close faster.
Top lists in Marketing
Tools for reaching customers: email, SEO, social media, automation and analytics.
Top lists in Content management
Tools for publishing and organising content, from websites to internal knowledge.
Top lists in Design
Tools for designers and teams: graphics, interfaces, prototypes and video.
Top lists in Commerce
Tools for selling online and in store, getting paid and keeping customers coming back.
Top lists in ERP
Systems that run the back office: finance, accounting, procurement and operations.
Top lists in Security
Tools that protect your company's accounts, devices and data.
Top lists in Supply chain
Tools for moving goods: inventory, warehouses, fleets and orders.
Our method
Why nine, and how we pick them
Long lists hide the good options. Nine is enough to cover different budgets and team sizes, and short enough to read in one sitting.
Read our full methodologyWe try every tool
Each tool gets a real trial: setup, daily use and support. Prices are checked against the vendor’s own pricing page.
Sponsored spots are labelled
Vendors can pay for a featured placement. When they do, the listing is marked “Sponsored” so you always know.
Every list is dated
Software changes fast. Each list shows when it was last reviewed, and we recheck lists every two weeks.
For vendors
Selling software? Reach buyers while they compare.
People land on our lists when they are choosing a tool. Tell us about your product and we will review it for the right category.
Directory
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Every category and every topic on one page.