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HR Software
15Five
Companies focused on employee engagement and performance
ADP Workforce Now
Mid to large businesses needing enterprise-grade HR
BambooHR
Small to mid-size US businesses focused on HR
Breezy HR
Small businesses and startups needing simple recruiting
Connecteam
SMBs with deskless or frontline workers
Deel
Companies hiring internationally or managing global contractors
Deputy
Businesses with hourly workers needing scheduling and time tracking
Employment Hero
Australian and NZ businesses needing full HR suite
Gusto
Small businesses under 100 employees
HiBob
Mid-market companies with 50-500 employees
Justworks
Small businesses wanting Fortune 500 benefits
Lattice
Mid-size companies focused on performance management
Leapsome
Mid to large companies investing in people development
Manatal
Recruitment agencies and budget-conscious companies wanting AI-powered ATS at an affordable price
Multiplier
Startups and SMBs hiring internationally on a budget
Oyster HR
Remote-first companies hiring internationally
Parim
Hospitality, retail and care sector businesses
Paylocity
Mid-market businesses with 20-1000 employees
Personio
European companies with 10-2000 employees
Remote.com
Companies hiring full-time employees internationally
Rippling
Mid-size companies needing HR and IT together
TriNet
SMBs in regulated industries needing full HR outsourcing
When I Work
Small businesses with hourly or shift-based workers
Workday
Large enterprises with 500+ employees
Zenefits (now TriNet)
Small businesses focused on benefits administration
Payroll Software
ADP Run
Small businesses that want enterprise-grade payroll reliability from a trusted brand
Ceridian Dayforce
Large enterprises needing real-time payroll processing with complex compliance and workforce management needs
Deel Payroll
Companies with international teams needing reliable global payroll and compliance across multiple countries
Gusto
Small businesses under 100 employees wanting full-service payroll with benefits
Homebase Payroll
Restaurants, retail, and businesses with hourly workers needing scheduling and payroll in one place
isolved
SMBs wanting full-service payroll and HR support through a local service partner network
Multiplier
Startups and SMBs hiring internationally on a budget
OnPay
Small businesses wanting affordable, full-service payroll with no hidden fees
Papaya Global
Companies managing international payroll and compliance
Patriot Payroll
Very small businesses and solo operators wanting the most affordable payroll solution
Paychex
Small to large businesses needing reliable payroll
Paycom
Mid-sized businesses wanting an all-in-one HR and payroll platform with strong employee self-service
Paycor
Mid-size businesses needing unified payroll, HR, and compliance tools
Playroll
Companies needing affordable global payroll and EOR
QuickBooks Payroll
Small businesses already using QuickBooks accounting wanting seamless payroll and bookkeeping integration
Rippling Payroll
Mid-size companies needing payroll tightly integrated with HR and IT management
Square Payroll
Small businesses and restaurants already using Square POS wanting a simple integrated payroll solution
SurePayroll
Small businesses with under 100 employees looking for simple, affordable full-service payroll
Wagepoint
Small Canadian and US businesses wanting simple, affordable payroll software with strong local tax support
Wave Payroll
Micro-businesses already using Wave accounting that want simple integrated payroll
Applicant Tracking
Ashby
High-growth tech companies wanting an all-in-one recruiting platform with exceptional analytics
Breezy HR
Small businesses and startups needing simple recruiting
Bullhorn
Staffing and recruiting agencies needing a combined ATS and client CRM platform
Dover
Startups and lean teams wanting to automate sourcing and outreach alongside basic ATS features
Greenhouse
Mid to large companies with high-volume hiring
iCIMS
Mid-to-large enterprises needing a scalable and highly configurable recruiting platform
JazzHR
Small and mid-size businesses making their first investment in a dedicated ATS
Jobvite
Growing companies wanting to combine ATS with recruitment marketing and employee referrals
Lever
Mid-sized companies wanting a combined ATS and CRM with a clean interface and strong collaboration
Manatal
Recruitment agencies and budget-conscious companies wanting AI-powered ATS at an affordable price
Pinpoint
Companies prioritizing candidate experience and DEI in their hiring process
Recruitee
Growing companies wanting collaborative hiring with strong employer branding
Rippling ATS
Companies using Rippling for HR who want recruiting seamlessly connected to onboarding and payroll
SmartRecruiters
Companies of all sizes wanting a scalable ATS from free to enterprise
Teamtailor
SMBs and growing companies wanting a modern ATS with strong employer branding and career site tools
Workable
Small to mid-size companies needing simple ATS
Workday Recruiting
Large enterprises already using Workday HCM wanting unified recruiting and HR data
Zoho Recruit
Budget-conscious teams already using Zoho products wanting an affordable and capable ATS
Zoho Recruit
Companies already using Zoho products wanting an integrated ATS at an affordable price
CRM Software
ActiveCampaign
SMBs wanting powerful email marketing automation combined with a CRM
Agile CRM
Startups and small businesses wanting an all-in-one CRM at an affordable price
Capsule CRM
Small businesses wanting a simple, clean CRM that is easy to adopt
Close
Inside sales teams doing high-volume outbound calling and emailing
Copper
Teams that run their business on Google Workspace
EngageBay
Budget-conscious SMBs wanting a HubSpot alternative with a strong free plan
Freshsales
SMBs wanting an all-in-one CRM with built-in communication tools
HubSpot CRM
SMBs wanting a free CRM with room to grow into marketing automation
Insightly
Growing businesses that need CRM and project management in one platform
Keap
Service-based small businesses wanting CRM and marketing automation in one
Klaviyo
B2C brands wanting an AI-powered CRM that combines marketing automation, analytics, and customer service in one platform.
Monday.com CRM
Teams that want CRM and project management combined in one visual platform
Nimble
Consultants and relationship-driven sales teams wanting automatic contact enrichment
Nutshell
Small B2B sales teams wanting a simple, affordable CRM with great support
Pipedrive
Small to mid-size sales teams focused on pipeline management
Salesflare
B2B startups and agencies wanting a low-maintenance CRM that fills itself in
Salesforce
Mid to large enterprises needing a highly customizable CRM
Streak
Solopreneurs and small teams that manage all business communication through Gmail
SugarCRM
Mid-size businesses needing a highly customizable CRM with full data control
Zendesk Sell
Sales teams already using Zendesk Support who want a connected CRM
Zoho CRM
Budget-conscious SMBs wanting a feature-rich CRM with a broad app ecosystem
Project Management
Airtable
Operations and marketing teams wanting a flexible database-powered project management tool
Asana
Teams of all sizes wanting a flexible, feature-rich project management tool
Basecamp
Remote teams and agencies wanting a simple all-in-one project and communication tool
ClickUp
Teams wanting an all-in-one productivity tool to replace multiple apps
Confluence
Engineering and product teams using Jira who need a powerful wiki and documentation tool alongside their projects
GanttPRO
Project managers and teams needing a dedicated, easy-to-use Gantt chart tool for planning and scheduling
Height
Product and engineering teams wanting a fast modern tool that combines tasks and team communication
Jira
Software development and engineering teams using agile methodologies
Linear
High-performance software and engineering teams wanting a fast, modern alternative to Jira
Microsoft Project
Enterprise project managers needing advanced scheduling, resource management, and Microsoft 365 integration
Monday.com
Teams wanting a visual, highly customizable project and work management platform
Nifty
Small to mid-sized teams wanting a modern all-in-one workspace that reduces app switching
Notion
Startups and remote teams wanting a flexible all-in-one workspace for docs and projects
Paymo
Freelancers and small agencies needing project management combined with time tracking and client invoicing
ProofHub
Agencies and creative teams wanting an all-in-one tool with flat pricing and built-in proofing features
Smartsheet
Enterprise teams wanting spreadsheet-familiar project management with powerful automation
Teamwork
Agencies and professional services firms managing multiple client projects
Todoist
Individuals and small teams wanting a simple, clean task manager without the complexity of full project tools
Trello
Small teams and individuals wanting simple, visual Kanban-based task management
Wrike
Marketing and creative teams needing enterprise project management with approvals and proofing
Zoho Projects
Budget-conscious teams already in the Zoho ecosystem wanting a full-featured project management tool
Accounting Software
Bench
Small business owners who want professional bookkeeping without learning accounting software
Clearbooks
UK small businesses and sole traders wanting simple affordable accounting with strong VAT and MTD compliance
Countingup
UK sole traders and freelancers wanting a combined business bank account and simple accounting tool in one app
Dext
Bookkeepers, accountants, and businesses with high receipt volumes wanting to eliminate manual data entry
Digits
Small business owners wanting AI-powered financial insights and visibility on top of their existing accounting software
FreeAgent
UK freelancers and contractors wanting simple accounting with strong Self Assessment and VAT tools
FreshBooks
Freelancers and small service businesses wanting simple, beautiful invoicing and accounting
Kashoo
Very small businesses and freelancers wanting the simplest, most affordable accounting solution
Lendio Bookkeeping
Small US businesses wanting managed bookkeeping combined with easy access to business financing options
Melio
Small businesses wanting a simple free tool to manage bill payments and accounts payable alongside their existing accounting software
NetSuite
Mid-market and enterprise companies needing a unified ERP to replace disconnected business systems
Odoo Accounting
Businesses already using or considering Odoo ERP wanting tightly integrated accounting within one platform
Pilot
Startups and small businesses wanting fully managed bookkeeping with a dedicated team rather than DIY software
QuickBooks
Small to mid-size US businesses wanting the industry standard accounting software
Quicken
Sole traders and very small business owners wanting a simple trusted tool for basic bookkeeping and personal finance tracking
Sage Accounting
Small businesses in the UK and Europe needing strong VAT and local tax compliance tools
Sage Intacct
Mid-sized businesses and nonprofits needing advanced multi-entity financial management and reporting
Wave
Solopreneurs and very small businesses wanting free accounting and invoicing software
Xero
Small businesses and accountants wanting a clean, modern alternative to QuickBooks
Zoho Books
Budget-conscious businesses already using Zoho products wanting integrated accounting