SMS marketing Category leader
EZ Texting
Business texting for campaigns, automations and two-way chats
Key features
- Bulk SMS campaigns
- Opt-in and consent management
- Two-way messaging
- Automated SMS flows
- Subscriber segmentation
- Link tracking
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Asset tracking Category leader
EZO EAM (EZOfficeInventory)
Asset tracking, equipment booking and maintenance in one system
Key features
- Barcode and QR tagging
- Check-in and check-out
- Location tracking
- Maintenance schedules
- Custom asset fields
Benefits administration Category leader
Ease
Benefits administration platform built for small group brokers
Key features
- Carrier connections
- Benefits decision support
- ACA compliance
File sharing & cloud storage Category leader
Egnyte
Secure file sharing and governance for regulated businesses
Key features
- Online document editing
Benefits administration Category leader
Employee Navigator
Benefits administration, HR and ACA reporting platform for brokers and employers
Key features
- Carrier connections
- ACA compliance
Employee onboarding Category leader
Enboarder
Journey orchestration for onboarding through offboarding
Key features
- Preboarding portal
Accounts receivable and collections Category leader
Esker
Order-to-cash automation with credit, collections and cash application
Key features
- Automated dunning
- Cash application
- Credit risk scoring
- Dispute management
Note-taking Category leader
Evernote
Notes, tasks and calendar in one app
Key features
- Cross-device sync
- Notebooks, folders and tags
- Web clipper
- Offline access
- Shared notes
Commission software Category leader
Everstage
Commission and incentive management platform for sales teams
Key features
- Commission plan builder
- Rep payout statements
- CRM and billing integration
- Quota management
- Dispute handling
Expense management Category leader
Expensify
Expense reports, receipt scanning and corporate cards for teams
Key features
- Receipt scanning
- Corporate cards
- Approval workflows
- Spend policy enforcement
- Employee reimbursement payouts
Warehouse management Category leader
Extensiv
Warehouse management software built for 3PLs and brands
Key features
- Mobile scanning
- Put-away rules
- 3PL billing
AI meeting assistants Category leader
Fathom
AI note taker with free unlimited recording and transcription
Key features
- Automatic transcription
- Summary and action items
- Supported meeting platforms
- Searchable meeting archive
- Bot-free recording
UI/UX design & prototyping Category leader
Figma
Collaborative interface design in the browser
Key features
- Real-time collaboration
- Interactive prototyping
- Reusable components
- Shared design systems
- Developer handoff
- Auto layout
F
Maintenance management (CMMS) Category leader
Fiix
Cloud CMMS from Rockwell Automation with a free plan
Key features
- Work order management
- Preventive maintenance
- Asset registry
- Mobile work orders
- Spare parts inventory
- Request portal
Chatbot software Category leader
Fin by Intercom
AI customer service agent that resolves support conversations
Key features
- Knowledge-grounded answers
- Human handoff
- Multi-channel deployment
- Help desk integration
- Automation actions
Backend as a service Category leader
Firebase
Google's app backend: databases, auth, storage, functions and hosting
Key features
- Managed database
- User authentication
- File storage
- Serverless functions
- Realtime sync
Conversation intelligence Category leader
Fireflies.ai
AI meeting notetaker with transcription, summaries and call analytics
Key features
- Call recording
- Transcription
- AI call summaries
- Talk-track analytics
Affiliate marketing software Category leader
FirstPromoter
Affiliate management for SaaS with recurring commissions
Key features
- Affiliate tracking
- Affiliate portal
- Automated payouts
- Fraud prevention
Manufacturing and production planning Category leader
Fishbowl
Inventory and manufacturing software with QuickBooks and Xero sync
Key features
- Bill of materials
- Materials requirements planning
- Work orders
Contact center software Category leader
Five9
Cloud contact center with AI agents, routing and workforce tools
Key features
- Call routing
- CRM and help desk integration
Data integration (ETL / ELT) Category leader
Fivetran
Managed data movement from 900+ sources into your warehouse or lake
Key features
- Prebuilt connectors
- Warehouse destinations
- Reverse ETL
Resource management Category leader
Float
Resource scheduling and capacity planning for delivery teams
Key features
- Resource scheduling
- Capacity view
- Skills matching
- Leave-aware planning
Real estate CRM and agent software Category leader
Follow Up Boss
Real estate CRM for lead routing, follow-up and deal tracking
Key features
- Lead capture and routing
- Automated follow-up
- Pipeline tracking
- Team lead distribution
Invoicing Category leader
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting software for service businesses
Key features
- Recurring invoices
- Online payment links
- Automated payment reminders
- Time and expense billing
- Estimates and quotes
Salon and spa management Category leader
Fresha
Salon and spa booking, point of sale and marketing with a client app
Key features
- Online booking
- Calendar management
- Client records
- Point of sale
- Automated reminders
- Staff commissions
Help desk Category leader
Freshdesk
Omnichannel ticketing with AI agents from Freshworks
Key features
- Omnichannel inbox
- SLA management
- Support analytics
IT help desk / ITSM Category leader
Freshservice
IT service management with AI, from Freshworks
Key features
- Incident ticketing
- Approval workflows
- Change and problem management
- SLA tracking
Employer of record and global payroll Category leader
G-P
Employer of record and contractor payments in 180+ countries
Key features
- Local payroll and taxes
- Country coverage
- Statutory benefits
- Contractor management
- Worker misclassification protection
Customer success software Category leader
Gainsight
Customer success platform for retention, renewals and expansion
Key features
- Customer health scores
- Playbooks
- Product usage data
- Renewal tracking
AI assistants & chatbots for work Category leader
Gemini
Google's AI assistant, free or bundled with Workspace
Key features
- No training on your data
Fleet management Category leader
Geotab
Telematics platform for fleet performance, safety and compliance
Key features
- Live GPS tracking
- Driver behavior monitoring
- Fuel management
- ELD compliance
- Dashcam video
Knowledge base Category leader
GitBook
Docs platform with AI assistant that flags outdated content
Key features
- Version control and workflows
Source code hosting & version control Category leader
GitHub
Git hosting with pull requests, Actions CI/CD and security tooling
Key features
- Pull request review
- Branch protection rules
- Built-in CI/CD
- Self-hosted option
- Code security scanning
CI/CD & DevOps automation Category leader
GitHub Actions
CI/CD built into GitHub repositories
Key features
- Pipeline as code
- Managed build runners
- Secrets management
Source code hosting & version control Category leader
GitLab
DevSecOps platform with Git hosting, CI/CD and security scanning
Key features
- Pull request review
- Built-in CI/CD
- Self-hosted option
- Code security scanning
Enterprise search Category leader
Glean
Enterprise AI that understands your company
Key features
- App connectors
- Permission-aware results
- Source citations
Gym and fitness studio management Category leader
Glofox
All-in-one software to grow your gym or studio
Key features
- Membership billing
- Class scheduling
- Member check-in
- Branded member app
- Lead management
- Access control
Conversation intelligence Category leader
Gong
Revenue intelligence from recorded calls, emails and deals
Key features
- Call recording
- Transcription
- AI call summaries
- Deal risk signals
- CRM auto-logging
Web analytics Category leader
Google Analytics
Free website and app analytics from Google
Cloud data warehouse Category leader
Google BigQuery
Serverless data warehouse on Google Cloud
Key features
- SQL querying
- Separate storage and compute
- Fine-grained access control
Video conferencing Category leader
Google Meet
Video meetings that run in the browser, built into Google Workspace
Key features
- Participant limit
- Meeting recording
- Breakout rooms
- Browser-based join
- Meeting length limit
Business email & productivity suites Category leader
Google Workspace
Gmail, Drive, Meet, Docs and Chat on your own domain
Key features
- Custom-domain email
- Shared calendars
- Document editors
- Admin console
School management Category leader
Gradelink
School management software for small and private schools
Key features
- Student records
- Attendance tracking
- Gradebook
- Parent portal
- Tuition billing
- Class scheduling
AI writing assistants Category leader
Grammarly
AI writing assistant that works in browsers, apps and email
Key features
- Brand voice
- Rewrite and tone change
- Plagiarism checking
- Use in other apps
Applicant tracking Category leader
Greenhouse
Structured-hiring ATS with scheduling, scorecards and reporting
Key features
- Hiring pipeline management
- Interview scheduling
- Interview scorecards
- Offer management
Hotel and lodging management (PMS) Category leader
Guesty
Vacation rental software for hosts and property managers
Key features
- Reservation management
- Channel manager
- Booking engine
- Payment processing
Enterprise search Category leader
Guru
The governed knowledge layer for enterprise AI
Key features
- Permission-aware results
- Source citations
Payroll Category leader
Gusto
Payroll, benefits and HR for small businesses
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Direct deposit
- Multi-state payroll
- Contractor payments
- International payroll
Time tracking Category leader
Harvest
Time tracking and invoicing in one app
Key features
- Timesheet approval
- Billable rates
- Invoicing from time
Knowledge base Category leader
Help Scout Docs
Searchable, branded help center sold with the Help Scout inbox
Key features
- Search
- Branded help center
Knowledge base Category leader
Helpjuice
Knowledge base software with analytics, AI search and version history
Key features
- Article editor
- Search
- Article analytics
- Version control and workflows
Data integration (ETL / ELT) Category leader
Hevo Data
No-code ELT pipelines with built-in transformations
Key features
- Prebuilt connectors
- Automated schema handling
- Warehouse destinations
- Sync monitoring and alerts
Mobile device management (MDM) Category leader
Hexnode
Unified endpoint management for phones, tablets, laptops and kiosks
Key features
- Zero-touch enrollment
- Configuration profiles
- Remote lock and wipe
- App deployment
- Compliance enforcement
- Multi-platform support
HR management Category leader
HiBob
HR, payroll and finance in one people platform
Key features
- Employee database
- Employee self-service
- Time-off management
- Built-in payroll
Accounts receivable and collections Category leader
HighRadius
AI-driven order-to-cash platform for large finance teams
Key features
- Automated dunning
- Cash application
- Collections worklists
- Credit risk scoring
- Dispute management
Sales enablement Category leader
Highspot
Sales content, plays, training and digital sales rooms in one platform
Key features
- Content repository
- Content analytics
- Digital sales rooms
- Playbooks
- Rep training and coaching
Time and attendance Category leader
Homebase
Time clock, scheduling and team management for hourly businesses
Key features
- Clock in and out
- GPS and geofencing
- Payroll integration
- Biometric and kiosk clocks
Social media management Category leader
Hootsuite
Social media management with inbox, listening and approvals
Key features
- Social inbox
- Approval workflow
- Social listening
Field service management Category leader
Housecall Pro
Scheduling, estimates, invoicing and payments for home service pros
Key features
- Scheduling and dispatch
- Mobile technician app
- Quotes and estimates
- Invoicing and payments
- GPS tracking
- Recurring jobs
CRM Category leader
HubSpot
CRM with sales, marketing and service tools in one platform
Key features
- Deal pipeline
- Contact and company records
- Email integration
- Workflow automation
- Sales reporting
- Mobile app
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