Mobile device management (MDM) Category leader
Microsoft Intune
Cloud endpoint management for Windows, mobile and Mac devices
Key features
- Zero-touch enrollment
- Remote lock and wipe
- App deployment
- Multi-platform support
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Note-taking Category leader
Microsoft OneNote
Free digital notebook from Microsoft
Key features
- Cross-device sync
- Notebooks, folders and tags
- Search inside content
- Web clipper
- Offline access
- Shared notes
Internal tool builder Category leader
Microsoft Power Apps
Build business apps with drag and drop, AI or code, on Microsoft Dataverse
Key features
- Drag-and-drop UI builder
- API connectors
- Custom code support
BI & dashboards Category leader
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft's BI tool for interactive reports and dashboards
Key features
- Data source connectors
- Interactive dashboards
- Embedded analytics
Video conferencing Category leader
Microsoft Teams
Video meetings and chat from Microsoft, free or bundled with 365
Key features
- Participant limit
- Meeting length limit
Gym and fitness studio management Category leader
Mindbody
Business management software for fitness, wellness and beauty
Key features
- Membership billing
- Class scheduling
- Member check-in
- Branded member app
- Lead management
- Access control
Sales enablement Category leader
Mindtickle
Sales readiness, onboarding, coaching and digital sales rooms
Key features
- Digital sales rooms
- Rep training and coaching
Online whiteboard Category leader
Miro
Visual collaboration canvas for brainstorming, diagrams and planning
Key features
- Infinite canvas
- Real-time co-editing
- Sticky notes
- Template library
- Diagram shapes
Product analytics Category leader
Mixpanel
Event-based product analytics with funnels, retention and session replay
Key features
- Event tracking
- Funnel analysis
- Retention and cohorts
- Session replay
- Autocapture
- Behavioral segmentation
Mobile device management (MDM) Category leader
Mosyle
Apple device management and security platform
Key features
- Zero-touch enrollment
- Configuration profiles
- Remote lock and wipe
- App deployment
- Compliance enforcement
Fleet management Category leader
Motive
AI-powered fleet management and driver safety platform
Key features
- Live GPS tracking
- Driver behavior monitoring
- ELD compliance
- Dashcam video
Online whiteboard Category leader
Mural
Digital workspace for visual collaboration and facilitated workshops
Key features
- Infinite canvas
- Real-time co-editing
- Sticky notes
- Template library
Legal practice management Category leader
MyCase
Legal case management for small and mid-sized law firms
Key features
- Matter management
- Trust accounting
- Conflict checking
- Client portal
Returns and exchanges management Category leader
Narvar Returns
Enterprise returns and exchanges management with fraud prevention
Key features
- Exchanges
- Return rules
Nonprofit and donor management Category leader
Neon CRM
Nonprofit CRM for donors, members, events and volunteers
Key features
- Donor database
- Online donation forms
- Campaign tracking
- Recurring giving
- Donor segmentation
Error monitoring & observability Category leader
New Relic
Observability platform covering APM, logs, infrastructure and browser
Key features
- Error tracking
- Distributed tracing
- Log management
- Infrastructure metrics
- Alerting and on-call routing
- Custom dashboards
Business phone system Category leader
Nextiva
Cloud business phone with texting, video and optional contact center plans
Key features
- Auto attendant
- Voicemail transcription
- Business texting
- Softphone apps
Online reputation management Category leader
NiceJob
Review requests, widgets and social sharing for service businesses
Key features
- Review requests
- Review widgets
Remote monitoring & management (RMM) Category leader
NinjaOne
Endpoint management, patching, backup and remote access in one console
Key features
- Device monitoring and alerts
- Patch management
- Automation and scripting
- Remote control
Business VPN & network security Category leader
NordLayer
Business VPN and network access security for teams
Key features
- Site-to-site and remote-access VPN
- Cloud firewall
- DNS and web filtering
- Dedicated IP addresses
Documents & knowledge base Category leader
Notion
Docs, wikis and project tracking in one workspace
Key features
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Nested page structure
- Full-text search
- Page permissions
- Page templates
- Version history
Note-taking Category leader
Obsidian
Private Markdown notes stored as local files
Key features
- Cross-device sync
- Offline access
ERP for small and mid-size business Category leader
Odoo
Modular business apps for accounting, inventory, sales and more
Key features
- Integrated financials
- Inventory and purchasing
- Modular pricing
Employee engagement Category leader
Officevibe
Pulse surveys and team health reports from Workleap
Key features
- Pulse surveys
- Anonymous feedback
- Action planning
Identity & access management (SSO / MFA) Category leader
Okta
Workforce and customer identity with SSO, MFA and lifecycle automation
Key features
- Single sign-on
- Multi-factor authentication
- Automated user provisioning
- App integration catalog
Live chat Category leader
Olark
Live chat with an optional AI website agent
Key features
- Website chat widget
- Chat routing
- Visitor tracking
- Canned responses
- Offline messages
- Chat transcripts
Payroll Category leader
OnPay
Payroll, HR, benefits and time tracking with US-based support
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Multi-state payroll
Privacy and consent management Category leader
OneTrust
Privacy, consent and third-party risk platform for large organisations
Key features
- Cookie consent banner
- Data subject requests
- Consent records
- Regional rule sets
Dental practice management Category leader
Open Dental
Customizable dental practice management at a flat monthly support fee
Key features
- Dental charting
Feature flags & experimentation Category leader
Optimizely Feature Experimentation
Feature flags and experiments across backend, mobile and edge
Key features
- Percentage rollouts
- User targeting rules
- Kill switch
- Multi-language SDKs
- A/B experiments
Subscription commerce Category leader
Ordergroove
Subscription platform for large ecommerce brands
Key features
- Store platform integration
Privacy and consent management Category leader
Osano
Consent, data subject requests and vendor privacy risk in one platform
Key features
- Cookie consent banner
- Data subject requests
- Data mapping
AI meeting assistants Category leader
Otter.ai
AI meeting agent that transcribes, summarizes and answers questions
Key features
- Automatic transcription
- Summary and action items
- Supported meeting platforms
- Searchable meeting archive
- Bot-free recording
- Supported languages
Sales engagement Category leader
Outreach
AI sales execution platform for sequences, calls and pipeline
Key features
- Multi-step sequences
- Email personalization
- CRM sync
Proposal software Category leader
PandaDoc
Proposals, quotes and contracts with e-signature and tracking
Key features
- Content library
- E-signature
- View tracking
- Embedded pricing table
- CRM integration
Payroll Category leader
Paychex Flex
Payroll with automated tax filing, from solo owners to large employers
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Direct deposit
- Multi-state payroll
- Contractor payments
Employer of record and global payroll Category leader
Pebl
Hire, pay and support employees in 185+ countries
Key features
- Local payroll and taxes
Product analytics Category leader
Pendo
Product analytics, in-app guides, surveys and session replay
Key features
- Event tracking
- Session replay
UI/UX design & prototyping Category leader
Penpot
Open-source design platform for design and code teams
Key features
- Interactive prototyping
- Reusable components
- Shared design systems
- Developer handoff
- Auto layout
Employee engagement Category leader
Perceptyx
Employee listening and experience platform for large organizations
Key features
- Action planning
OKR & goal tracking Category leader
Perdoo
OKR and KPI strategy execution software with check-ins and AI coaching
Key features
- OKR hierarchy
- Check-ins
- KPI data integration
Photo editing Category leader
Photopea
Free browser-based editor for layered images, PSD files and RAW photos
Key features
- Layer-based editing
- RAW processing
- AI generative editing
CRM Category leader
Pipedrive
Pipeline-focused sales CRM for small and growing sales teams
Key features
- Deal pipeline
- Email integration
- Workflow automation
Shipping and fulfillment Category leader
Pirate Ship
Free shipping software with discounted USPS and UPS rates
Key features
- Discounted carrier rates
- Rate shopping
- Label printing
Benefits administration Category leader
PlanSource
Benefits administration software with ACA, COBRA and carrier services
Key features
- Carrier connections
- Benefits decision support
- ACA compliance
Budgeting and forecasting Category leader
Planful
Financial performance management for planning, close and reporting
Key features
- Scenario modelling
- Multi-entity consolidation
Church management Category leader
Planning Center
Modular church software for people, giving, check-ins and teams
Key features
- Member directory
- Online giving
- Attendance tracking
- Children's check-in
- Small group management
- Volunteer scheduling
Project portfolio management Category leader
Planview Portfolios
Translate strategy into results
Key features
- Portfolio dashboards
- Financial tracking
- Scenario modeling
Online reputation management Category leader
Podium
Texting inbox with review requests, webchat and payments
Key features
- Review requests
- Review monitoring
- Response management
- Reputation reporting
Product analytics Category leader
PostHog
Product analytics, session replay and feature flags
Key features
- Event tracking
- Funnel analysis
- Retention and cohorts
- Session replay
- Autocapture
- Behavioral segmentation
API development & testing Category leader
Postman
API platform for building, testing and documenting APIs together
Key features
- Request builder
- Automated API tests
- Mock servers
- Shared collections
- Generated documentation
SMS marketing Category leader
Postscript
SMS marketing built for Shopify stores
Key features
- Two-way messaging
- Automated SMS flows
- Subscriber segmentation
School management Category leader
PowerSchool SIS
Student information system for K-12 schools and districts
Key features
- Attendance tracking
- Gradebook
- Parent portal
Legal practice management Category leader
PracticePanther
Legal practice management with billing, payments and trust accounting
Key features
- Trust accounting
- Court rules deadlines
- Client portal
Procurement and purchasing Category leader
Precoro
Procurement and AP platform for mid-sized companies
Key features
- Purchase requisitions
- Approval workflows
- Purchase order management
- Three-way matching
- Budget control
- Supplier catalogs
Construction management Category leader
Procore
Construction project management platform for field and office teams
Key features
- Job costing
- Change orders
- Project scheduling
- Document management
Procurement and purchasing Category leader
Procurify
Procurement, AP and spend control in one platform
Key features
- Purchase requisitions
- Approval workflows
- Purchase order management
- Three-way matching
- Budget control
Proposal software Category leader
Proposify
Proposal software with templates, e-sign and section-level analytics
Key features
- Proposal templates
- Content library
- E-signature
- View tracking
- CRM integration
Veterinary practice management Category leader
Provet Cloud
Cloud practice management for vet clinics and groups
Key features
- Patient records
- Vaccine reminders
- Invoicing and payments
- Lab and imaging integration
Church management Category leader
Pushpay
Giving, church management and app platform for larger churches
Key features
- Member directory
- Online giving
- Attendance tracking
- Children's check-in
- Small group management
- Volunteer scheduling
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