Workflow automation Rising
Windmill
Open-source, code-first workflow and script orchestration
Key features
- Branching logic
- Webhooks and HTTP requests
- Error handling and retries
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Time and attendance Rising
Workyard
GPS time tracking and job costing for contractors and field crews
Key features
- Clock in and out
- GPS and geofencing
- Overtime rule calculation
- Payroll integration
AI writing assistants Rising
Writesonic
AI content and SEO platform with brand voices and site audits
Key features
- Brand voice
API development & testing Rising
Yaak
Local-first desktop API client for REST, GraphQL and gRPC
Key features
- Request builder
Form builder Rising
Youform
Free form and survey builder with unlimited forms and responses
Key features
- Conditional logic
- File upload fields
- Payment collection
- Integrations and webhooks
Identity & access management (SSO / MFA) Rising
ZITADEL
Open-source identity platform for multi-tenant B2B apps
Key features
- Single sign-on
- Multi-factor authentication
Procurement and purchasing Rising
Zapro
AI procurement software for intake-to-pay
Key features
- Purchase requisitions
- Approval workflows
- Purchase order management
- Three-way matching
Nonprofit and donor management Rising
Zeffy
Free fundraising platform and donor CRM funded by optional donor tips
Key features
- Donor database
- Online donation forms
- Gift processing and receipts
- Recurring giving
- Donor segmentation
HR management Rising
Zelt
HR, payroll and IT in one platform
Key features
- Employee database
- Time-off management
- Built-in payroll
Internal tool builder Rising
Zite
AI app builder for business apps, portals and workflows
Key features
- Roles and permissions
Salon and spa management Rising
Zoca
AI growth platform for salons, spas and med spas
Key features
- Online booking
- Calendar management
- Client records
- Automated reminders
Payroll Rising
Zoho Payroll
Payroll with tax filing for US small businesses, tied to Zoho apps
Key features
- Automatic payroll tax filing
- Direct deposit
- Multi-state payroll
- Off-cycle payroll
Contact center software Rising
Zoom Contact Center
AI-native contact center across voice, video, chat and email
Key features
- Call routing
- IVR menus
- Omnichannel agent desktop
- CRM and help desk integration
Identity & access management (SSO / MFA) Rising
authentik
Open-source identity provider for self-hosted SSO and MFA
Key features
- Single sign-on
- Multi-factor authentication
- Automated user provisioning
- App integration catalog
Webinar software Rising
eWebinar
Automated, interactive webinars that run on a recurring schedule
Key features
- On-demand and evergreen replays
- CRM and marketing integrations
Chatbot software Rising
eesel AI
AI teammate that answers support tickets inside your help desk
Key features
- Knowledge-grounded answers
- Human handoff
- Multi-channel deployment
- Help desk integration
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